Cornelia Schleime

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In 2016, Cornelia Schleime (b. 1953) received the Hannah-H�ch-Preis of the State of Berlin for her life's work, connected with a retrospective at the Berlinische Galerie.The exhibition and this accompanying catalogue provide insights into her work from the 1980's until today.During her studies in Dresden, the artist was part of a young art scene that formed as a counter movement to the official art doctrine of East Germany. After several applications to emigrate, the artist moved from East to West Berlin in 1984.She became known in the 1990's with large-format paintings, portraits, and figure paintings, which she continuously develops further until today, as well as with drawings and watercolours.English and German text.