Herwarth Walden

Herwarth Walden (actual name Georg Lewin; 16 September 1879 – 31 October 1941) was a German expressionist artist and art expert in many disciplines. He is broadly acknowledged as one of the most important discoverers and promoters of German avant-garde art in the early twentieth century (Expressionism, Futurism, Dadaism, Magic realism). He was best known as the founder of the Expressionist magazine Der Sturm (The Storm) and its offshoots.

"Georg Lewin" redirects here. For nineteenth century German dermatologist, see Georg Richard Lewin.
Herwarth Walden
Born
Georg Lewin

(1879-09-16)September 16, 1879
Berlin, Germany
DiedOctober 31, 1941(1941-10-31) (aged 62)
Saratov, Soviet Union
Occupation(s)painter, artist
Known forfounder of Der Sturm magazine
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