Background
Ruben Talberg was born on August 24, 1964, in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany.
Ruben Talberg was born on August 24, 1964, in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, West Germany.
Unfortunately, nothing is known about Ruben C. Talberg's academic and artistic education and whether he received it or not.
Ruben Talberg's oeuvre deals with antagonistic positions such as Nature & Alchemy, Asymmetry & Dynamics or Eros & Thanathos. During the last decade he has intensified his interest for Jewish mysticism and magic. On extensive journeys he creates new serials of photography that in turn shape the base for new artwork cycles. Likewise, the surfaces of his artworks contain references to his lyrics, Voodoo, symbols, grids, and codes.
Moreover, Ruben C. Talberg invented Pintura Alchemica. The main efforts went into creating value by transforming metals into gold by the method of transmutation. The necessary substance was called the philosopher‘s stone - lapis philosophorum. For more than 30 years Talberg transcends artistic boundaries through painting and photography, documented by numerous international exhibitions, printed catalogues and publications, awards, public auctions, and sales history.
The operation of transmutation was called the “Opus Magnum” - the great work. Talberg’s Pintura Alchemica is about as close as one can get to the philosopher‘s stone. His motto: „Finis coronat opus magnum.“ Talberg is deeply engaged in Pintura Alchemica, i.e. the “conversio oppositorum”, the artist transforming raw materials into creation, and transforming himself through creation.
In 2011 the Talberg Museum was founded in Offenbach am Main. Talberg's works are represented in more than 100 public and private international collections as well as the auction trade. Talberg currently lives and works in Heidelberg and Southern France.
Talberg is a member of Mensa International.