"WS III Ed" translates to "Original work by German minimalist."

Born in Dessau in 1940 and based in Düsseldorf, "WS III Ed" is an original work by a highly acclaimed artist known as one of the most significant representatives of German Minimal Art. Imi Knobel (originally Klaus Wolf Knobel) initially attended courses in structural and constructive design at the Darmstadt School of Applied Arts before transferring to the Düsseldorf Academy in 1964, first studying under Arno Breker and then under Joseph Beuys. His oeuvre is characterized by an analytical exploration of the interplay between form, color, material, and space. The execution of his work is precise, clear, and consistently minimalist. "WS III Ed" is an acrylic on collaged plastic strips/panels created between 2009 and 2012. The verso is labeled, dated, and numbered on a label. This particular piece is number 5 out of an edition of 5, with each piece being unique. It measures 32 cm x 54 cm and is framed.