Engaging with Max Pechstein’s work opens up fascinating insights into the world of German Expressionism. Here you will find an extensive collection of publications examining his artistic output in detail. Particularly noteworthy is the two-volume catalogue raisonné of the oil paintings by Aya Soika, which offers a comprehensive overview of his paintings from 1905 to 1954.

Another highlight of the website is the film “Max Pechstein – Geschichte eines Malers” (The Story of a Painter), which impressively illuminates the life and work of this important artist. The film combines historical facts with emotional storytelling and is an inspiring introduction for anyone wishing to learn more about Pechstein.

Numerous exhibition catalogues and specialist publications document the various phases of his work. For a deeper engagement with his life and work, the monographs and scholarly articles in particular are valuable sources.

Studying these works, together with the film, makes it possible to grasp the many layers of Pechstein’s art and to appreciate his significance within the Expressionist movement.