Werner Reinisch (*1930) is the oldest active German painter in France, where he has lived and worked for around 60 years. This makes him a living symbol of Franco-German friendship. In 2023, the Elysee Treaty, which laid the foundation for Franco-German reconciliation and cooperation between the states, will celebrate its 60th anniversary. This provides an occasion to show paintings and drawings by Reinisch from the current series of works on black canvas. The catalogue, published by the Werner Reinisch Institute together with Montgelas Society for the Promotion of Bavarian-French Cooperation, shows drawings and oil paintings from the past years revealing the full diversity of the artist's work. In addition, the publication includes an autobiographical text by Reinisch and new aphorisms. 60 years of Werner Reinisch in France and 60 years of the Elysee Treaty Including the artist's own aphorisms and biographical memories Exhibition Munchner Kunstlerhaus am Lenbachplatz December 8, 2022-January 14, 2023 Werner Reinisch (*1930) est le peintre allemand le plus age encore en activite en France, sa nouvelle patrie depuis environ 60 ans. Il est ainsi le symbole vivant de l'amitie franco-allemande. En 2023, le Traite de l'Elysee qui a jete les bases de la reconciliation franco-allemande et de la cooperation entre les deux etats, fetera son 60e anniversaire. C'est l'occasion de montrer des tableaux et des dessins de Reinisch issus de sa serie d'oeuvres actuelles sur toile noire. Le catalogue, publie par l'Institut Werner Reinisch avec la Societe Montgelas pour la promotion de la cooperation franco-bavaroise, presente des dessins et des peintures a l'huile de ces dernieres annees qui revelent la diversite de l'artiste. On y trouve egalement, outre de nouveaux aphorismes, un texte autobiographique de Reinisch...