The nude plays an important role in Richard Lindner’s art, but in a way that differs greatly from the classic depiction of the nude. In his works, human bodies are often fragmented, stylised and depicted in striking, bright colours. Lindner transforms the nude into a symbol of the mechanisation and alienation of the human figure in modern society.



His figures, often depicted as oversized, doll-like figures, are not only an expression of eroticism, but also of isolation and artificiality. In Lindner’s work, the nude becomes a means of questioning themes such as identity, gender roles and the commercialisation of the body. By emphasising artificiality and the often surreal proportions of his figures, Lindner creates a distance that invites the viewer to reflect on the relationship between humanity and the modern, urban world.