Hubert Kretzschmar

Hubert Kretzschmar
Hubert Kretzschmar
Born	1954 (age 69–70); post-WWII Karlsruhe, Germany
Nationality	German
Education	Free International University (Creativity and Interdisciplinary Research)
Known for	Artwork and pioneering use of digital technology in design and art

Hubert Kretzschmar (born 1954) is a German visual artist and graphic designer. He is known for his iconic album cover artwork and pioneering use of digital technology in design and art. His work is recognized as having influenced artists and designers in Germany and around the world.

Early life and education

Kretzschmar was born in post-WWII Karlsruhe, Germany to teenaged parents. His brother, Peter, was born in 1953 and Hubert in 1954. Through his father's work as translator for the American occupying armed forces, Kretzschmar was exposed to American pop culture in the form of comic books, toys and movies. Kretzschmar spent much of his childhood drawing and painting, encouraged by teachers who recognized his talent. After completing his primary education, Kretzschmar apprenticed as a graphic draftsman in both commercial and applied art, working with Manfred Griesser in Karlsruhe and as photo assistant for Volkart Armin Wölfl in Essen.

In addition to his apprenticeships, Kretzschmar attended the Folkwang School in Essen, where he studied painting, layout, illustration, and visual communication under the tutelage of renowned figures in art and design, including art director Willy Fleckhaus, abstract artist Helmut Sundhausen, and protégés of Josef Albers.

Kretzschmar also studied at the Free International University for Creativity and Interdisciplinary Research (FIU) in Düsseldorf. Under the guidance of legendary artist Josef Beuys, Kretzschmar was exposed to interdisciplinary approaches to art and design, which would later inform his work in technology and computer graphics.

Move to New York

In 1977, Kretzschmar relocated to Manhattan, where he has since had a successful career as an illustrator, photographer, and designer.

Upon arriving in New York, Kretzschmar became involved in the city's downtown art and music scenes. Connecting with other artists and designers, he began to work on commercial projects for magazines and record labels. His interest in synthesizers and electronic music led to collaborations with musicians such as Axel Gross (later of Brian Eno) and studios like the Public Access Synthesizer Studio.

Kretzschmar's album cover designs are notable. He has created iconic artwork for legendary musicians throughout his career, including Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Kraftwerk, Iggy Pop and Brian Eno. Some of Kretzschmar's best-known album covers include Kraftwerk's "Electric Cafe" and The Rolling Stones' "Some Girls."

As an illustrator and photographer, Kretzschmar has created editorial work for publications such as Rolling Stone, Playboy, and The New York Times. He is known for his dynamic and innovative approach to design, which often incorporates bold typography, striking imagery, and unexpected techniques.

Computer pioneer

Kretzschmar was an early adopter of digital technology in design and art. In the 1970s and 1980s, he pioneered the use of videography as an illustrative tool for print media and publication and he applied computer graphics, holography, and immersive sound technology in his work as a designer and artist.

Graffiti documentation

Kretzschmar's extensive of New York City's vibrant graffiti art scene from 1981 to 1987 brought him into contact with some of the most talented and influential graffiti and fine artists of the time. His photographs, recordings, memorabilia and designs documenting the graffiti subculture and its artists have been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications.

Kretzschmar has documented the works of UGA artists Phase2, Coco, Mico, Snake1, and he has worked with Galozzi Laplaca, Patti Astor's Fun Gallery, Barbara Braathen and Stefan Eins's Fashion Moda gallery. He also documented the works of artists A1, Delta2, and Toxic, among others.

During this period, Kretzschmar was associated with New York artists Kenny Scharf, Keith Haring, and Jean Michel Basquiat, and he worked closely with Rammellzee, a graffiti artist and hip-hop pioneer known for his "gothic futurism" style.

Kretzschmar's involvement in the graffiti art scene had a lasting impact on his own artistic practice, and he continued to explore urban art and street culture in his later work.

Legacy

Kretzschmar's works in applied, commercial and fine art and design are considered iconic and influential, featuring regularly in international exhibitions and publications. His role in documenting the graffiti art scene in New York City in the 1980s is foundational. In the 2020s, Kretzschmar continues to produce innovative work in response to contemporary events, showcasing an ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of art and design. His artistic response to the Covid pandemic has appeared in several exhibitions.

Since 2008, Kretzschmar has volunteered as an art teacher at the St. Thomas Choir School in New York, passing on his knowledge and experience to the next generation.

Exhibitions

(G = Group, F = Fair, S = Solo, A = Auction)

2023 G The Rolling Stones Unzipped Groninger Museum The Netherlands

2023 G The Rolling Stones Unzipped THEMUSEUM Halifax, Nova Scotia

2022 S The Rolling Stones Artwork of Hubert Kretzschmar 77-87 Turnbull & Asser Gallery NYC, NY

2022 G The Rolling Stones Unzipped The Portage Place Winnipeg, Canada

2021 G The Rolling Stones Unzipped THEMUSEUM Kitchener Ontario, Canada

2021 G The Rolling Stones Unzipped Velodrome Stadium Marsaille, France

2021 G The Rolling Stones Unzipped Groninger Museum The Netherlands

2021 G Writing the Future: Basquiat, & the Hip Hop Generation Museum of Fine Arts Boston Boston, MA

2020 G The Rolling Stones Unzipped Groninger Museum The Netherlands

2020 G Writing the Future: Basquiat, & the Hip Hop Generation Museum of Fine Arts Boston Boston, MA

2019 G The Art of NY 1980's Contra Galleries NYC, NY

2019 G Rolling Stones-Exhibitionism TOC Gotanda Messe Tokyo, Japan

2018 G Programmed: Rules, Codes, and Choreographies in Art, 1965–2018 Whitney Museum of American Art NYC, NY

2018 G Rammellzee, Racing for Thunder Redbull Arts New York NYC, NY

2018 F Art New York Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2018 G Rolling Stones-Exhibitionism ICC Sydney Sydney, Australia

2018 G Rolling Stones-Exhibitionism Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Nashville, TN

2017 G Rolling Stones-Exhibitionism The Palazzo Las Vegas, NV

2017 G City Primeval, NYC, Berlin, Prague Howl Gallery NYC, NY

2017 G Mess-age Bielefeld-Biennale Bielefeld, Germany

2017 G Art New York Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2017 G Rolling Stones-Exhibitionism Navy Pier Chicago, IL

2016 F Context Art Miami Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Miami, FL

2016 G Rolling Stones-Exhibitionism Industria Super Studios NYC, NY

2016 A Eileen's Angels Auction Project Most South Hampton, NY

2016 A VIVA CON AQUA Millerntor Gallery Hamburg, Germany

2016 F ART NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2016 G Rolling Stones-Exhibitionism Saatchi Gallery London, GB

2016 G LICHTFELD Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Basel, CH

2015 G The Last Party White Box Gallery NYC, NY

2015 F Context Art Miami Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Miami, FL

2015 G The Art of Kraftwerk Röhsska Museum Göteborg, Sweden

2015 F ART MIAMI NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2015 F SCOPE NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2014 F Context Art Miami Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Miami, FL

2014 F Art SV/SF Galerie Lichtfeld Basel San Francisco, CA

2014 F SCOPE Basel Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Basel, CH

2014 F SCOPE NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2013 G Symbolic London - the Art of the Rolling Stones Broome Street Gallery NYC, NY

2013 F Art Wynwood Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Miami, FL

2013 F SCOPE NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2013 G American Artists of Galerie Lichtfeld Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Basel, CH

2012 G Future Audience Art Parlor Chop Delancy NYC, NY

2012 F Art Palm Beach Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Palm Beach, FL

2012 G Kraftwerk Retrospective MOMA NYC, NY

2012 F SCOPE NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2012 G "Art of Rock" Rift Gallery NYC, NY

2011 F SCOPE Miami Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Miami, FL

2011 G Here is NY Revisited West Side Gallery, SVA NYC. NY

2011 F SCOPE Basel Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Basel, CH

2011 F SCOPE NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2011 F Art Chicago Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Chicago, IL

2010 G "Hyperbolic Aerosolic" Firestone Gallery Miami, FL

2010 F SCOPE Miami Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Miami, FL

2010 F SCOPE Basel Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Basel, CH

2010 F SCOPE NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2010 G "Riverside Three" 100 Street Art Salon NYC, NY

2009 G "The New Boom Collective" Kitchen Habitat NYC, NY

2009 G "Art Heavy Metal Twisted" Chachama Gallery, Harlem NYC, NY

2009 F SCOPE Miami Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Miami, FL

2009 G "Street Art" Butter Gallery Miami, FL

2009 F SCOPE Basel Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Basel, CH

2009 F SCOPE NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2009 G Lichtfeld 9 Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Basel, CH

2008 F SCOPE Miami Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Miami, FL

2008 G Summer Anniversary Exhibit Deborah Colton Gallery Houston, TX

2008 G Lichtfeld 8 "Some Girls Bar" Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Basel, CH

2008 F SCOPE Basel Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Basel, CH

2008 F SCOPE NYC Galerie Lichtfeld Basel NYC, NY

2008 F SCOPE Hamptons Galerie Brigitte Schenk Wainscott, NY

2008 S "The Postcard Show" curated by Alex Gloor ZKM Karlsruhe Karlsruhe, Germany

2008 G Grande Finale Galerie Lichtfeld Basel Freland, France

2007 G "Chop Shop" Future Audience NYC, NY

2007 F SCOPE Miami Galerie Brigitte Schenk Miami, FL

2007 F Art Paris-Abu Dhabi Galerie B. Schenck D. Colton Gallery Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, UAE

2007 G "Fovea" Fluxco Gallery Los Angeles, CA

2007 G "Downtown 81" curated by Maripol Puffin Room NYC, NY

2007 G "Chemical City" curated by Liutauras Psibilskis Deborah Colton Gallery Houston, TX

2007 G SCOPE Hamptons Galerie Brigitte Schenk Wainscott, NY

2007 G "Sneakers Del Arte" Ellen's Run Benefit Auction South Hampton, NY

2007 G "I Like to Watch" curated by Caroll Lee & Carlo McCormick The Canal Chapter NYC, NY

2007 G ParaStamp Artist Stamps Szépművészeti Múzeum Budapest, Hungary

2007 G "That 70's Show" The Powerhouse Arena Brooklyn, NY

2006 A Rock and Pop Memorabilia Christie's NYC, NY

2006 S "Hubertart" a 30 year retrospective Gallery Lafayette NYC, NY

2006 G "Friends of Basquiat" curated by Maripol Galerie du Jour Paris, France

2004 G "Color Portraits From the 80's" Venue with Maripol Dallas, TX

2001 G "This Is New York" World Trade Center Images Multiple Venues - Photo Exhibit in Response to 9/11 NYC, NY

2001 G "Downtown 81" Polaroid Portraits Deitch Projects w. Maripol NYC, NY

2000 G "Dating Game Show" Deepdale Gallery NYC, NY

2000 G Artist Self-Portraits Deepdale Gallery NYC, NY

1999 S "New Works" Gallery at LIFE NYC, NY

1994 G "Mailed Art" The Art Museum of Uppsala Uppsala, Sweden

1993 G "Icons of US Everyday Life": 3 NYC Correspondent-Artists Gallery Tripode Zürich, CH

1993 S "Shadow Grams" Club USA, Times Square NYC, NY

1989 S "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly": Der Führer IWKA Building, ZKM Media Center Multimedia Performance Karlsruhe, Germany

1988 G "What the Songs Look Like" Art Inspired by the Music of the Talking Heads Salon des Artistes NYC, NY

1987 G World Art Post Museum of Fine Art Collection of Art Stamps Budapest, Hungary

1986 G "Snow" Omni Magazine Art Directors Club Exhibition NYC, NY

1985 G "Art Postage" Museum of Modern Art Artist Stamp Exhibit Weddel, Germany

1985 G "Wool as Inspiration" The Saint, Mutimedia Presentation NYC, NY

1984 G "Big Deals" One Stop Gallery Photography Exhibit NYC, NY

1884 G Art Directions Exhibit at Pier 92 NYC, NY

1984 S "New York Nights" Monkberrys Multimedia Exhibit Tokyo, Japan

1984 G Int'l Mail-Art Exhibition Franklin Furnace NYC, NY

1984 G "Big Brother Is Watching" International Mail-Art Show Nada Post San Diego, CA

1983 S "Gleisdreieck" Alter Bahnhof Berlin Performance w. Martin Riemschneider & Peter Kassel Berlin, Germany

1983 G "Robot" Computer Graphics Video Screening Steve Wozniaks US Festival San Bernadino, CA

1981 G Polaroid, Series/Sequences Pol Galerie München, Germany

1981 G Mail-Art Show Otto Tron Gallery River Falls, WI

1981 G Mail-Art Show Rutgers University Camden, NJ

1980 G "Spanish Dance" Vital Arts Center Music Composition w. Alice Kaltman, Choreography NYC, NY

1979 G Cover '79: Album Cover Art AIGA Gallery NYC, NY

1979 G "Performance Alive" Nexus Gallery- Philadelphia, PA

1979 G Video Installation with Riemschneider & Heeks Pyramid Gallery Provincetown, ME

1977 G "Fliegen ein Traum" Kunsthalle Music Performance w. VA Wölfl Recklinghausen, Germany

1977 S "UNTON" I Il Luminare Music Performance w. VA Wölfl Düsseldorf, Germany

1972 S "Graphic Art" Galerie Tangente Karlsruhe, Germany

Collections

MOMA NYC, NY https://www.moma.org/artists/47168

Martin Mende - Karlsruhe, Germany

Gisela Dorneman Düsseldorf, Germany

Monika Abspacher Munich, Germany

Hauke Jurgensen & Kristin Klein Munich Germany

Klaus Lauterbach Germany

Peter Malauchek Stuttgart, Germany

rollingstonesvaults Jorge Nogueira Portugal

Stones Museum Horn, Netherlands

Marck Zürich, Switzerland

Lichtfeld Basel, Switzerland

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