LUNITA-JULY DORN | Monopol Magazin Cover

Elke Buhr in the November issue of Monopol Magazine: "A few years ago, there was still regular heated debate about whether painting was still a contemporary artistic medium. Our current cover image, for example, shows how absurd this was. We don't know exactly what the story is behind this self-confident, headstrong young woman with a cigarette and a bouquet of flowers. But one thing is certain: a work of art can hardly be more contemporary than this painting. It was created by Berlin artist Lunita July Dorn, 26, one of the nominees for the Young Generation Art Award, which is now in its second round. The prize, sponsored by Degussa Goldhandel in cooperation with Monopol magazine, supports young artists at the beginning of their careers. A total of five of them were nominated for the award's shortlist from numerous applications. Incidentally, the fact that a picture by Dorn has now ended up on our cover should by no means be seen as a preliminary decision – as you will see from page 60 onwards, the other entries are just as exciting."