The Staatsgalerie Stuttgart cordially invites you to the Great State Exhibition 2025, which for the first time focuses on the extraordinary three-dimensional work of Katharina Grosse. The artist, born in 1961 in Freiburg im Breisgau, is internationally known for her unique, expansive paintings. The exhibition provides the first comprehensive overview of her previously unknown sculptural work, shedding light on the beginnings of the internationally renowned painter – from the 1980s to the present day.

Grosse transcends the boundaries of two-dimensionality and paints not only traditional canvases but entire rooms, facades, and landscapes. Her experimental approach creates immersive experiences. The highlight of the exhibition is a site-specific installation created specifically for the 26-meter-high dome hall of the art building, making Grosse's art sensually perceptible to everyone.

For almost three decades, Grosse has been using spray paint technique to create her vibrant, lively images on canvases, indoor and outdoor spaces, as well as various objects like stones, wood, and furniture. Sculptural forms made of aluminum, bronze, and styrofoam are transformed into vibrant, dynamic compositions through the integration of colors and natural materials like wood. The exhibition at the art building on Schlossplatz – in the heart of the state capital – showcases early works from the 1980s to the latest canvas works, sculptures, and in situ works. The works presented in Stuttgart offer a comprehensive overview of Grosse's diverse œuvre and demonstrate the inexhaustible range of painting on different materials, redefining the possibilities of the genre!

A collaboration between the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart and the Studio Katharina Grosse.

Image: Katharina Grosse, Acrylic on print, 2024, © VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2025