The profession of an artist often carries an aura of glamour and uniqueness. But what does the everyday life of a creative mind really look like? And how does one become an artist in the first place? Answers to these and many other questions can be found in the third episode of our video series “Now on View – The Mercedes-Benz Art Talk.” Today, we have the Berlin-based artist Claudia Wieser as our guest. In conversation with Dr Anne Vieth, Head of the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection, she provides fascinating insights into her life, her work, and her artwork Portrait, which is currently on display in the “Now on View” exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Here is the third episode of the Mercedes-Benz Art Talk with Claudia Wieser. Enjoy!
Dr Anne Vieth, Head of the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection, in conversation with Berlin-based artist Claudia Wieser
The Video Series “Now on View – The Mercedes-Benz Art Talk”
In our video format, you will get to know the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection and the world of art through inspiring conversations – concise, lively, and with a personal touch. Host Anne Vieth invites intriguing guests to the Mercedes-Benz Museum, where the art collection has been showcasing works from its portfolio in changing exhibitions under the title “Now on View” since March 2024. Together, they discuss the power of art and the guest’s favourite artwork from the current collection presentation. Discover the guests’ professional or personal connections to art, the inspiration they draw from it in their daily lives, and what fascinates them about their favourite artwork in six episodes that we will gradually publish here. You can watch the first and second episode here.
The Exhibition “Now on View. Works from the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection in the Mercedes-Benz Museum”
You can visit the current “Now on View” exhibition at the Mercedes-Benz Museum until October 5, 2025. Discover around 30 fascinating paintings, sculptures, textile objects, installations, and a video from the 1980s to the present day: Renowned artists like Sylvie Fleury and Andy Warhol, as well as contemporary artists such as Kai Fischer, Claudia Wieser, and Sung Tieu, explore themes including the influence of iconic brands on society, the convergence of art and design, the validity of systems of order and measurement, and the developments in abstract art.
More information about the current presentation and all episodes of the Mercedes-Benz Art Talk are available here.