SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE

ALAN KESTNER  - Art Exhibition - Hamburg, Germany
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The Poolhaus, Blankenese, Hamburg, Germany from 13 to 26 November 202

Alan’s father, Fritz, and grandfather, Otto, escaped to Britain just before the second world war. Otto lost his German citizenship in 1942 because of his jewish ancestry. Alan managed to obtain German nationality in 2020 via Article 116 legislation, which restored citizenship to those who had lost it and their descendants. His father grew up in Hamburg, and to celebrate his restored connection with the city, Alan held an exhibition of his recent paintings and drawings there. These include a suite of new drawings with themes such as music, memory and the depiction of time. ​

Video of Poolhaus Exhibtion by Tanja Pfaff
Alan talks about his creative process

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