Germano Celant Boeken

Ausstellungskatalog: Louisiana Museum, Humlebaek (DK), Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, Hamburg; 1992

German artist Anselm Kiefer is one of the most important and controversial artists of the post-world war II art scene. Begining with the work he showed at the 1980 Venice Biennale, he has interpreted the great political and cultural issues at the heart of the modern European sensibility, through media as diverse as painting, photography, artist’s books, installations, and sculpture. Kiefer’s wildly expressive work receives all the space and fluent interpretation it demands in this superb high-quality production. The book’s approximately 300 full-color images trace Kiefer’s creative evolution and present his great themes in their full scope and power. The author interprets Kiefer’s art as a site where distinctions between modern and postmodern senses of representation, history, cosmology, and nature become thematic. He addresses individual works and gives the historical, biographical, art-critical, and philosophical setting for each.

Few living photographers are as consistently controversial and provocative as Joel-Peter Witkin, whose work elicits hostility and admiration in equal measure. Shocking and compelling, the photographs in this retrospective collection reach to the outer limits of human nature. 100 full-page reproductions, printed in four colors.

This collection showcases KAWS' signature style, blending bold graphics with iconic pop culture references. The clothbound edition features a familiar cast of characters, highlighting the artist's unique interpretations and playful approach to contemporary art. Perfect for fans of both KAWS and pop culture, it offers a vibrant visual experience that celebrates creativity and nostalgia.

The book explores the artistic journey of Milanese photographer Giovanni Gastel, highlighting the connections between his personal life and professional milestones. It delves into the intricacies of the international fashion industry and its multifaceted communication dynamics, showcasing how these elements influenced Gastel's work and creative vision.

Exploring the intersection of music and visual art, this book delves into the transformation of musical instruments into sculptural entities from the seventeenth century to today. It features luxurious examples like precious material instruments and Victorian automata, alongside innovative works by avant-garde figures such as Luigi Russolo and John Cage. The text also highlights artistic interpretations by contemporary creators and includes essays from notable scholars and musicians, providing a rich contextual framework for understanding this dynamic relationship.

Exploring the intersection of memory and identity, this groundbreaking work delves into Louise Bourgeois's evolution as an artist, particularly her use of personal and familial clothing in her sculptures and drawings from the 1990s onward. The transformation of fabrics into emotional symbols highlights themes of womanhood and personal history, especially in her notable "Cells" series. The book also features "The Fabric Drawings," showcasing a vibrant collection of floral and abstract pieces, presented for the first time as a comprehensive catalogue of her artistic journey.