Anselm Kiefer (born 1945) can be described as one of the analysts and archaeologists in contemporary art. His often monumental works are always based on a process of extensive analysis of the history, religion and mythology of his subject, which lends his works its particular, substantial content. This comprehensive publication presents a large part of Kiefer’s works from the private collection Grothe, including rarely exhibited works, which impressively demonstrate the...
Before he was appointed director of the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in Bonn from 2009 until 2012, Robert Fleck was director of the Deichtorhallen in Hamburg. Now he is professor for “Kunst und Oeffentlichkeit” (“Art and public”) of the academy of arts Duesseldorf.
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Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Serlachius Museums have published a complemented edition of the book Anselm Kiefer - In the Beginning. It came out earlier in context with an exhibition presenting Grothe Collection in Germany. As a result of the exhibition at Serlachius Museums, the book now has also Finnish text. The new edition contains also Timo Valjakka's essay. Anselm Kiefer - In the Beginningtells about the artist that belongs to the most important artists of our time, about his monumental art and the way he works. In addition, the book contains an article describing business man Hans Grothe as collector of Anselm Kiefer's art. Also Timo Valjakka, Robert Fleck, Walter Smerling, Susanne Kleine, Thomas Ebers and Norman Rosenthal have written articles to the publication of the Serlachius Museums. Director of the Serlachius Museums, Pauli Sivonen has written the introduction of the book. The book also contains an introduction to every artwork belonging to the Grothe Collection. The book has been illustrated with impressive images of artworks. The texts are in Finnish and English languages. Editor: René Freund Graphic design: Martina Zelle Translations: John Rayner, Mike Garner, Meeri Ylä-Tuuhonen 256 pages ISBN 978-3-86832-293-4 Serlachius Museums' Publications 26 Publishers: Wienand Verlag, Serlachius-museot. Seller Inventory # 4009
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Seller: BooksElleven, Three Oaks, MI, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Like New. Scarce monograph of this celebrated artist. Nice cover. Interior text, images and gatefolds are clean in every way. Binding is secure. Seller Inventory # 230410003
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