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Rainer Lagemann Art

German, b. 1959

Sculptor Ranier Lagemann focuses on the human form — frozen in motion — in his modern stainless steel sculptures. Using a series of hollow squares, Lagemann welds together figurative sculptures that emphasize the strength and fragility of the body.

Before his career in art, Lagemann worked as an interior designer. He founded his firm, Bay Window Coverings, in 1988, in Berkeley, California, as well as The Magazine, an import and retail company focused on bringing European furniture to the United States. In 2005, Lagemann learned how to weld. After developing a passion for the medium, Lagemann sold his share in The Magazine in 2007 to fully concentrate on his art.

Lagemann imbues his sculptures with layers of significance. The colors of the squares offer depth and vibrancy, with each square symbolizing the range of human experience, including emotional, physical, spiritual and intellectual capacities. The shadows cast by the pieces add a layer of intrigue and wonder. Each piece is highly adaptable to fit into diverse spaces, its meaning changing according to the environment in which it is displayed.

Lagemann’s sculptures have been exhibited in galleries and public installations all over the world. Nikola Rukaj Gallery in Toronto, Ode to Art gallery in Singapore and DTR Modern Galleries in Boston, Washington, DC, New York and Palm Beach have all exhibited his work. Some of his public installations include the Hotel Monopol in St. Moritz, Switzerland, the lobby of the i-Lab Building at Harvard University and the Lenox Hotel in Boston.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Ranier Lagemann’s sculptures and paintings.

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Artist: Rainer Lagemann
Dancer Ivy R (Red)
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Dancer Ivy R (Red), 2023 Signed and numbered on certificate of authenticity Stainless steel welded sculpture, wall or ceiling mounted 69 x 44 x 12 inches, Edition 9 ...
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dancer Ivy L (Black)
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Dancer Ivy L (Black), 2023 Signed and numbered on certificate of authenticity Stainless steel welded sculpture, wall or ceiling mounted 72 x 40 x 12 inches, Edition 9...
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Big Love (Chrome)
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Big Love (Chrome) Signed and numbered on certificate of authenticity Stainless steel welded sculpture, wall or ceiling mounted with marble bas...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Devotion
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Boston, MA
Stainless steel sculpture of a male torso edition of 12 Cut steel pipe, welded, powder coated Can be wall mounted or free standing on base Available in variety of powder coats includ...
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Belle Back Two
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Boston, MA
Stainless steel sculpture of a female back edition of 9 Cut steel pipe, welded, powder coated Wall mounted (as shown) or can be free standing on base Avail...
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Dancer Isidora
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Boston, MA
Stainless steel sculpture of a female Dancer edition of 9 Cut steel pipe, welded, powder coated Wall mounted Available in variety of powder coats including red, blue, black, white, ...
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Big Love
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Miami, FL
Powder-coated stainless steel. Unique. Born in Düsseldorf, Germany on September 14th, 1959, Rainer Lagemann studied in Abitur Albert Einstein Gymnasium from 1965 - 1978. Following this, he enrolled in the University of FH Detmold (1983 - 1987) where he studied Interior architecture and got a sense of himself - learned a lot about design, furniture, architecture and art. It was only in 2005 when Lagemann started welding and found his true passion and special talent for it. Concentrating on the human body in a modern interpretation of the classic art of sculpture, Rainer is fascinated by the human body and the classic theme of artistic expression and struggle that has been depicted in all shapes, materials and mediums since the existence of mankind. Rainer's sculptures capture the human body in motion--a freeze frame of classic, timeless gestures and emotions that are both ethereal and concrete. The forms he creates are how one would imagine the grace of a Nureyev or Baryshnikov in mid-flight. Rainer uses hollow metal squares to sculpt the human form, creating works that elicit both the strength and delicacy of the body. Each square represents the trials and tribulations of life, the four corners symbolizing the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual dimension of human beings that form the framework of the spirit and the image of the body. The hollow squares strip away distractions, leaving a powerful vision and exploration of the human body, adding an element of tangible levity and intangible abstraction. With all of Rainer's sculptures there is a secondary layer of beauty, abstraction and mystery. When darkness falls and the lights come on, the exquisite shadows of form, squares, body and spirit cast themselves upon the walls creating a second sculpture of light...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Diving PC
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Diving PC, 2021 18 x 10 x 84 inches Stainless steel welded sculpture, wall or ceiling mounted Edition of 9 Signed and numbered on certificate of authenticity Current...
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Steel

Dancer Ashley
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Dancer Ashley, 2018 35 x 12 x 66 inches Stainless steel sculpture of a female dancer. Cut steel pipe, welded, powder coated in all RL colors; wall mounted Edition of ...
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Steel

Dancer Isidora (Black)
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Dancer Isidora (Black), 2021 34 x 11 x 67 inches Edition of 9 Signed by artist Currently on display at Art Angels Los Angeles
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Steel

Diver Isidora
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Diver Isidora, 2021 64 x 9 x 64 inches This piece is unique Signed by artist Currently on display at Art Angels Los Angeles
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Steel

H2H 2, Stainless Steel Sculpture
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in San Francisco, CA
"H2H 2" is a Stainless Steel Sculpture by Rainer Lagemann. Lagemann began his metal sculpting career when he learned to weld in 2005. In 2009 he moved from San Francisco to Miami. H...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Yeah Really
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann, Yeah Really, 2021 18" x 24" x 45" h Stainless steel sculpture of a young male sitting Signed by artist Currently on display at Art Angels Los Angeles
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Deep Thought
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Deep Thought, 2013 19" x 28" x 43" h Stainless steel sculpture of a sitting Male Signed by the artist Currently on display at Art Angels...
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Really ?
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Really ?, 2018 19" x 27" x 42" h Stainless steel sculpture of a sitting male Edition of 9 Signed and numbered by artist Currently on display at Art Angels Los Angeles
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brain
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Brain, 2016 15" x 24" x 15"h Stainless steel sculpture of a human brain Edition of 9 Signed by the artist Currently on display at Art Angels Los Angeles
Category

2010s Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Climber Isidora
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Miami, FL
Born in Düsseldorf in 1959, Rainer Lagemann concentrates on the human body in a modern interpretation of classical sculpture. Lagemann is fascinated by the long-held tradition of artistic expression and struggle depicted through the natural form explored in all shapes, materials, and mediums since the beginning of art history. His sculptures capture the human body in motion--a freeze-frame of classic, timeless gestures and emotions, both ethereal and concrete. The forms he creates possess the grace of a Nureyev or Baryshnikov in mid-flight. Lagemann uses hollow metal squares to sculpt the human figure, creating works that elicit both the strength and delicacy of the body. Each square represents the trials and tribulations of life, the four corners symbolizing the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of human beings that form the framework of the spirit and the image of the body. The hollow squares strip away distractions, leaving a powerful vision and exploration of the human body, adding an element of tangible levity and formless abstraction. With all of Rainer's sculptures, there is a secondary layer of beauty and mystery - the exquisite shadows of form, body, and spirit cast themselves upon the walls creating a second sculpture of light...
Category

2010s Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Steel

Dancer Diane, 2021, Stainless Steel Sculpture
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Dancer Diane, 2021" is a Stainless Steel Sculpture by Rainer Lagemann. Lagemann began his metal sculpting career when he learned to weld in 2005. In 2009 he moved from San Francisc...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Climber Isidora, 2021, Stainless Steel Sculpture
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Climber Isidora, 2021" is a Stainless Steel Sculpture by Rainer Lagemann. Lagemann began his metal sculpting career when he learned to weld in 2005. In 2009 he moved from San Franc...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Big Love, 2022, Stainless Steel Sculpture
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Big Love, 2022" is a Stainless Steel Sculpture by Rainer Lagemann. Lagemann began his metal sculpting career when he learned to weld in 2005. In 2009 he mov...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Big Love, 2022, Stainless Steel Sculpture
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Big Love, 2022" is a Stainless Steel Sculpture by Rainer Lagemann. Lagemann began his metal sculpting career when he learned to weld in 2005. In 2009 he mov...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

White Swan
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Miami, FL
Born in Düsseldorf in 1959, Rainer Lagemann concentrates on the human body in a modern interpretation of classical sculpture. Lagemann is fascinated by the long-held tradition of artistic expression and struggle depicted through the natural form explored in all shapes, materials, and mediums since the beginning of art history. His sculptures capture the human body in motion--a freeze-frame of classic, timeless gestures and emotions, both ethereal and concrete. The forms he creates possess the grace of a Nureyev or Baryshnikov in mid-flight. Lagemann uses hollow metal squares to sculpt the human figure, creating works that elicit both the strength and delicacy of the body. Each square represents the trials and tribulations of life, the four corners symbolizing the intellectual, emotional, physical, and spiritual dimensions of human beings that form the framework of the spirit and the image of the body. The hollow squares strip away distractions, leaving a powerful vision and exploration of the human body, adding an element of tangible levity and formless abstraction. With all of Rainer's sculptures, there is a secondary layer of beauty and mystery - the exquisite shadows of form, body, and spirit cast themselves upon the walls creating a second sculpture of light...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Twist
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Miami, FL
Powder-coated stainless steel. Unique. Born in Düsseldorf, Germany on September 14th, 1959, Rainer Lagemann studied in Abitur Albert Einstein Gymnasium from 1965 - 1978. Following this, he enrolled in the University of FH Detmold (1983 - 1987) where he studied Interior architecture and got a sense of himself - learned a lot about design, furniture, architecture and art. It was only in 2005 when Lagemann started welding and found his true passion and special talent for it. Concentrating on the human body in a modern interpretation of the classic art of sculpture, Rainer is fascinated by the human body and the classic theme of artistic expression and struggle that has been depicted in all shapes, materials and mediums since the existence of mankind. Rainer's sculptures capture the human body in motion--a freeze frame of classic, timeless gestures and emotions that are both ethereal and concrete. The forms he creates are how one would imagine the grace of a Nureyev or Baryshnikov in mid-flight. Rainer uses hollow metal squares to sculpt the human form, creating works that elicit both the strength and delicacy of the body. Each square represents the trials and tribulations of life, the four corners symbolizing the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual dimension of human beings that form the framework of the spirit and the image of the body. The hollow squares strip away distractions, leaving a powerful vision and exploration of the human body, adding an element of tangible levity and intangible abstraction. With all of Rainer's sculptures there is a secondary layer of beauty, abstraction and mystery. When darkness falls and the lights come on, the exquisite shadows of form, squares, body and spirit cast themselves upon the walls creating a second sculpture of light...
Category

2010s Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

L Sit, 2018, Stainless Steel Sculpture, Colour RAL1035 Champagne
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in San Francisco, CA
"L Sit, 2018" is a Stainless Steel Sculpture by Rainer Lagemann. Lagemann began his metal sculpting career when he learned to weld in 2005. In 2009 he moved from San Francisco to Mi...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Peter Pan, 2014, Stainless Steel Sculpture, Colour RAL7048 Pearl Mouse Grey
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Peter Pan, 2014" is a Stainless Steel Sculpture by Rainer Lagemann. Lagemann began his metal sculpting career when he learned to weld in 2005. In 2009 he moved from San Francisco t...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hanging On, 2011, Stainless Steel Sculpture, Colour RAL9017 Traffic Black
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Hanging On, 2011" is a Stainless Steel Sculpture by Rainer Lagemann. Lagemann began his metal sculpting career when he learned to weld in 2005. In 2009 he moved from San Francisco ...
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Big Love - Medium
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Miami, FL
Powder-coated stainless steel. Unique. Born in Düsseldorf, Germany on September 14th, 1959, Rainer Lagemann studied in Abitur Albert Einstein Gymnasium from 1965 - 1978. Following this, he enrolled in the University of FH Detmold (1983 - 1987) where he studied Interior architecture and got a sense of himself - learned a lot about design, furniture, architecture and art. It was only in 2005 when Lagemann started welding and found his true passion and special talent for it. Concentrating on the human body in a modern interpretation of the classic art of sculpture, Rainer is fascinated by the human body and the classic theme of artistic expression and struggle that has been depicted in all shapes, materials and mediums since the existence of mankind. Rainer's sculptures capture the human body in motion--a freeze frame of classic, timeless gestures and emotions that are both ethereal and concrete. The forms he creates are how one would imagine the grace of a Nureyev or Baryshnikov in mid-flight. Rainer uses hollow metal squares to sculpt the human form, creating works that elicit both the strength and delicacy of the body. Each square represents the trials and tribulations of life, the four corners symbolizing the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual dimension of human beings that form the framework of the spirit and the image of the body. The hollow squares strip away distractions, leaving a powerful vision and exploration of the human body, adding an element of tangible levity and intangible abstraction. With all of Rainer's sculptures there is a secondary layer of beauty, abstraction and mystery. When darkness falls and the lights come on, the exquisite shadows of form, squares, body and spirit cast themselves upon the walls creating a second sculpture of light...
Category

2010s Abstract Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Granite, Stainless Steel

Climber AL, Silver
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Climber AL, Silver 40 x 9 x 72 inches, Edition of 9 Signed and numbered on certificate of authenticity Stainless steel welded sculpture, wall or ceiling mounted with marble base Currently on display at Art Angels Los Angeles Rainer Lagemann Heart Sculpture Stainless steel sculpture Outdoor sculpture Climbing man Wall climber
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Dancer AR, Red
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Dancer AR, Red 36 x 12 x 62 inches, Edition of 9 Signed and numbered on certificate of authenticity Stainless steel welded sculpture, wall or ceiling mounted with marble base Currently on display at Art Angels Los Angeles Rainer Lagemann Heart Sculpture Stainless steel sculpture Outdoor sculpture Climbing man Wall climber
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Big Love, Red
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rainer Lagemann Big Love, Red 40 x 36 inches Signed and numbered on certificate of authenticity Stainless steel welded sculpture, wall or ceiling mounted with marble base Currently on display at Art Angels Los Angeles Rainer Lagemann Heart Sculpture Stainless steel sculpture Outdoor sculpture Climbing man Wall climber
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Lips (black)
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Boston, MA
Artist: Lagemann, Rainer Title: Dicke Lippe (Lips) Date: 2018 Medium: 1” Stainless steel squares, welded, RL black Unframed Dimensions: 13" x 23" x 5" Signature: Initialed Edit...
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2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

Lips
By Rainer Lagemann
Located in Boston, MA
Collection of oversized lips in 1" stainless steel squares 23" x 5" x 13"h - 59cm x 13cm x 33cm h Wall mount or base All unique pieces
Category

2010s Contemporary Rainer Lagemann Art

Materials

Stainless Steel

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