The art critic Will Grohmann (1887-1968) was friends with many of “his” artists and felt closely connected to them for many years.
Heralding the large special exhibition Im Netzwerk der Moderne. Kirchner, Braque, Kandinsky, Klee ... Richter, Bacon, Altenbourg und ihr Kritiker Will Grohmann, this small exhibition in the special exhibition rooms of the Joseph-Hegenbarth-Archive is dedicated to the relationship between Will Grohmann and the Dresden illustrator and painter Joseph Hegenbarth (1884–1962).
Early on, Grohmann recognized the artistic potential of Hegenbarth. In many letters, he encouraged the artist to work as an illustrator and supported him on several occasions through publications about his works. Being the principal of the newly founded College of Design in Dresden, Grohmann was able to win Hegenbarth as a docent in 1946.
Even after leaving Dresden, Grohmann stayed in touch with Hegenbarth. The artist knew that Grohmann’s engagement went beyond his actual job and thanked him with what he loved most: brush and quill.
