Why did Kollwitz focus on the poor and suffering?
My focus stemmed from direct observation and a profound personal connection to the struggles of ordinary people. Living among them, I witnessed firsthand the indignities of poverty and the profound emotional toll of hardship and loss. This visceral experience compelled me to translate their plight into art. I felt an imperative to make their suffering visible, to challenge indifference, and to assert their fundamental humanity.
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