What is annegret soltau?

Annegret Soltau is a contemporary German artist known for her innovative and experimental use of photography, collage, and performance. Born in 1946 in Lüneburg, Germany, Soltau studied at the Hochschule für bildende Künste in Hamburg and the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich.

Soltau's work often addresses themes of identity, gender, and the body, exploring the complexities and contradictions of human existence. She is recognized for her self-portraits, where she combines photographs of herself with other materials such as thread, cloth, and paint to create intricate and layered compositions.

Throughout her career, Soltau has exhibited widely in galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum für Moderne Kunst in Frankfurt, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Her work is held in numerous public and private collections, and she has received several awards and honors for her contributions to contemporary art.