Artist’s book with offset reproductions after drawings by the artist
Germany, 1995
Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997) – German painter, installation and performance artist, sculptor and photographer
With the stamped numbering ‘423’ in the justification
From an edition of 500 copies
Published by Buchhandlung Walter König, Köln
Catalog raisonné: Koch 138
Soft-bound
Dimensions: 29,7 x 21 cm
Very extensive and interesting opus of Martin Kippenberger's famous hotel drawings; the book is antiquarian traded up to €1,200

The artist book ‘Hotel Hotel Hotel’, published in 1995, comprises around 310 reproductions after drawings that the German artist Martin Kippenberger executed on different hotel stationery. It follows on from the 1992 artist book ‘Hotel Hotel’ and reproduces drawings made since then. Almost all reproductions were printed in original size.

The soft-bound artist’s book is provided with the stamped numbering ‘423’. It shows especially on the cover and the first pages signs of wear. The around 310 reproductions are overall in good condition. The book measures 29.7 x 21 cm.

Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997)

Martin Kippenberger’s work is characterized by his provocative personality and his extreme positions in diverse styles and media. Kippenberger was named the enfant terrible of his generation. He graduated from The University of Fine Arts of Hamburg, where he was inspired amongst others by Sigmar Polke. Kippenberger’s refusal to adapt to a specific style resulted in an extremely prolific and diverse work, which includes sculptures, paintings, works on paper, photographs, installations and prints. Kippenberger’s art work was honored already during his lifetime by exhibitions in international museums. Today, many of his works are on display in important museum collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Gallery in London. (fea)

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