Next Step a film about the life and work of the Luxembourgish painter Michel Majerus. The
museums close ties with Majerus go back to its early days when in 2007 a major monographic
exhibition of the artists work was held. Majerus work has been part of Mudams collection since
2002. After the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 he moves to the German metropolis and starts
contributing to its thriving arts scene. His complex and often large-scale artworks loaded
with references ranging from pop culture comics and advertising to art history combining
painting with digital media don't go unnoticed. Michel Majerus quickly succeeds in gaining
recognition and making a name for himself on the international scene. His art is highly
sought-after and exhibited in the most prestigious institutions. In 2002 however his blooming
career at its peak the 35-year-old artist tragically dies in a plane crash. Next Step is a
documentary dedicated to the life and career of this prolific painter and asks how an artists
work and legacy might be preserved and kept alive after his death.
