Stephan Balkenhol - The Würth Collection and Loans

70 Years, Wood, and Man: A Retrospective of the Sculptures of an Extraordinary Graphic Artist and Sculptor To mark **Stephan Balkenhol’s 70th birthday**, the **Museum Würth** in Künzelsau is honoring the artist with a special exhibition of his impressive works. Born in Fritzlar, Hesse, in 1957, the sculptor, graphic artist, and draftsman is being honored with a retrospective that highlights his artistic development and his distinctive body of work. Characteristic of Balkenhol are his carved wooden sculptures, whose surfaces deliberately reveal the traces of the carving process, thus combining craftsmanship with artistic intention. Particularly striking are his iconic figures of a man in a white shirt and black pants: these portraits have made him famous far beyond Germany and convey a unique visual language that bridges the gap between figure and material.