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Curatorial Narrative Die heilige Wiegalinda von Pantter=Bann is a seminal work of abstract expressionism, created by Adolf Wlfli in 1917. This enigmatic piece occupies a unique position within the artist’s oeuvre, exemplifying his distinctive style while also foreshadowing the developments of modern and contemporary art movements. Wlfli’s bold yet nuanced brushwork imbues the painting with an almost tactile quality, inviting the viewer to engage with the surface in a deeply physical way. The palette is characterized by an intricate interplay between blue, green, orange, yellow, white, and black, yielding a chromatic structure that at once suggests a sense of depth and atmospheric weight. When enlarged to 44×58, Die heilige Wiegalinda von Pantter=Bann reveals a spatial rhythm marked by fluid, gestural strokes that evoke the dynamic tension between surface and atmosphere. The painting’s soft brushwork creates an inviting, almost dia