Kurt Schwitters 1887 – 1948

Biography

Kurt Schwitters was a German artist born on June 20, 1887, in Hanover, where he spent formative years developing his distinctive creative vision. Throughout his career, he worked across multiple artistic disciplines, establishing himself as a painter, sculptor, and poet whose innovative approaches challenged conventional boundaries between fine art and everyday materials. His bold experimentation and willingness to incorporate found objects and unconventional elements made him a significant figure in early twentieth-century artistic movements.

In his later years, Schwitters relocated to Kendal in England, where he continued his artistic pursuits until his death on January 8, 1948. Though the specific circumstances of his passing were not recorded, his legacy remained rooted in the creative work he left behind. He was laid to rest at Engesohde city cemetery in Südstadt-Bult, Germany, returning to the region where his artistic journey had begun.

Schwitters’ contributions to visual and literary art continue to influence artists and scholars, representing a remarkable career devoted to expanding the possibilities of creative expression during a transformative period in modern art.