Wolfgang Bier, Friedemann Hahn, Thomas Kaminsky, Christiane Möbus, Wolfgang Nestler

This publication serves as a documentation of the 1979 exhibition showcasing the recipients of the Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Scholarship. The scholarship, managed by the Karl Schmidt-Rottluff-Förderungsstiftung, was established to support young German artists by providing financial stability and the necessary freedom to focus on their creative development. The featured artists—Wolfgang Bier, Friedemann Hahn, Thomas Kaminsky, Christiane Möbus, and Wolfgang Nestler—represented a significant cross-section of emerging talent in the late 1970s, reflecting the diverse aesthetic currents of the period.

The book acts as a primary source for understanding the early professional trajectories of these five artists, documenting both their individual styles and the institutional recognition offered by the foundation. As a catalog produced during a pivotal era for post-war German contemporary art, it provides insight into the selection criteria of the foundation, which prioritized artistic potential during a transformative time for German visual arts. The design reflects the understated, academic documentation style typical of European gallery catalogs from that decade, prioritizing the clear presentation of the featured artworks.