Joseph Beuys and the Energy Plan Exhibition

Joseph Beuys’ fascination with medicine, science, myth and history forms the basis of his diverse body of work. Shaman-like, his art transforms natural and found materials, combining an interest in politics and education. His Energy Plan for the Western Man was described by the critic and photographer Werner Krüger as ‘the transformation of Beuysean aesthetic-artistic creativity, his cosmos of ideas, his plastic imagery into photography’.

The exhibition focuses on the relations between Beuys and Krüger who documented his installations and performances. Krüger also played a key role as both a friend and advisor to Elwyn Lynn, then curator of the Power Collection. Joseph Beuys and the 'Energy Plan' is the first of four exhibitions celebrating the 50th anniversary of the JW Power Bequest, co-presented with the Power Institute.

Curator: Donna West Brett

Event details

What: Joseph Beuys and the 'Energy Plan' 

Where: University Art Gallery, War Memorial Arch, northern end of the Quadrangle, Camperdown Campus. See map 

When: Now until 29 June

Open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm, and the first Saturday of each month from 12 to 4pm. Closed public holidays.

Cost: Free

For more information, call the University Art Gallery on 02 9351 6883.