Sigmar’s work is defined by its contemporary sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Watchtower with Geese (Hochsitz mit Gänsen)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010

Partly on This Side/Partly on the Other Side
Sigmar Polke German, 1941-2010

Untitled (Landscape)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941-2010

Weekend House, from Capitalist Realism
Sigmar Polke German, 1941-2010

Figure with Hand
Sigmar Polke German, 1941-2010

T.V. Picture
Sigmar Polke German, 1941-2010

Higher Beings Command (Höhere Wesen befehlen)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010

Untitled
Sigmar Polke German, 1941-2010

Uri Geller Welcomes Unknown Beings from the Realm of Fables
Sigmar Polke German, born 1941

Corrected Lines on my Hand (Die Korrektur an den Handlinien)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010

Uri Geller Welcomes Unknown Beings from the Realm of Fables
Sigmar Polke German, born 1941

Uri Geller Welcomes Unknown Beings from the Realm of Fables
Sigmar Polke German, born 1941

Yardstick Palm (Zollstockpalme), from the portfolio "Higher Beings Command (Höhere Wesen befehlen)"
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010

Bread Palm (Brotpalme)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010

Glass Palm (Glaspalme)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010

The Whip (Die Peitsche)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010

The Cover (Die Decke)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010

Weekend II
Sigmar Polke German, 1941-2010

Human Palm (Menschenpalme)
Sigmar Polke German, 1941–2010