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I have just been thinking that the Blaue Reiter (Blue Rider) does not really represent my work. I have always been convinced that other things of mine are more important... Narcism, fake heroism, and blindness have a lot to answer for, in the Blaue Reiter. All those high-sounding words about the birth of a great spiritual moment still resounding in my ears. Kandinsky can air his personal opinion about that or any other revolution he cares to mention. But I dislike the whole thing.... Take my advice – work, and don't spent so much time thinking about blue riders or blue horses.

August Macke

It was the desire for living, vital expression.... which built Gothic cathedrals, which created Mozart sonatas. I believe it is going to stay that way for long time to come.

August Macke

August Macke

August Macke

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Born: January 3, 1887

Died: September 26, 1914 (aged 27)

Bio: August Macke was one of the leading members of the German Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter.

Known for:

Anglers on the Rhine (1907)
Portrait of Franz Marc (1910)
Gartenbild (1911)
Sailing boat on the Tegernsee (1910)
Still life hyacinths carpet (1910)

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