Printed on recto. Card. Berlin: Galerie René Block, 1976.
Exhibition card for Kawara’s first solo show at René Block’s gallery. Fine.
❧ On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002), p. 149.
M. Babias, B. Eusterschulte, & S. Rollig, eds., René Block, Ich kenne kein Weekend. Ausstellungsprojekte, Texte und Dokumente seit 1964 (2015), p. 471. More
Details on recto, white text on black. Large postcard, mailed. Milan: Galleria Toselli, 1971.
Postcard invitation to one of Kawara’s earliest solo exhibitions in Europe; this example was mailed to museum curator Jean-Christophe Amman (1939-2015). In 1971, Kawara had three solo shows in Europe, with trailblazing gallerists Yvon Lambert, Konrad Fischer, and Franco Toselli.
A near fine copy, mailed to one of Europe’s most influential curators.
❧ On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002), p. 147.
Germano Celant, ed., +spazi, Le gallerie Toselli (2019), p. 195 (pictured). More
White text on orange recto, details on verso. Postcard. Düsseldorf: Konrad Fischer, 1995.
Postcard invitation for Kawara’s 1995 presentation with Konrad Fischer in Düsseldorf. Fine. More
Text on recto, details & address label on verso. Postcard, mailed. Basel: Rolf Preisig, 1977.
Postcard invitation made on the occasion of Kawara’s first exhibition with Preisig; mailed to museum curator Jean-Christophe Amman (1939-2015). The recto lists the “Date Paintings” that were displayed. Fine.
❧ Not in On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002).
Sophie Richard, Unconcealed: The International Network of Conceptual Artists 1967-77, Dealers, Exhibitions and Public Collections (2nd printing: 2010), p. 377. More
Text on both sides. Postcard, mailed. Bremerhaven: Kabinett für aktuelle Kunst Bremerhaven, 1977.
Postcard invitation to Kawara’s first show with Jürgen Wesseler’s intrepid gallery. Several series of the artist’s I Got Up postcards from 1976 and 1977 were displayed.
In fine condition. Mailed to Oscar Ackermann of Leverkusen.
❧ On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002), p. 149.
Vorhut aus dem Hinterland (Neues Museum Weserburg Bremen: 1992), p. 101. More
Orange recto, details on verso. Postcard. Cologne: Galerie Max Hetzler, 1987.
Postcard invitation to Kawara’s second solo exhibition with Hetzler. In excellent condition.
❧ On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002), p. 152. More
Printed on recto. Postcard, mailed. New York: Sperone Westwater Fischer Inc., 1982.
Postcard invitation for Kawara’s 1982 solo presentation with the gallery; this copy was mailed to museum director Jean-Christophe Amman (1939-2015). In fine condition.
❧ On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002), p. 151.
A. Minola, M.C. Mundici, F. Poli, M.T. Roberto, eds., Gian Enzo Sperone: Torino, Roma, New York: 35 Anni di Mostre tra Europa e America (2000), Vol. II, p. 494. More
Printed on both sides. Postcard, mailed. Bremerhaven: Kabinett für Aktuelle Kunst Bremerhaven, 1980.
Postcard invitation for Kawara’s second exhibition at the Jürgen Wesseler’s gallery. It was a presentation of the artist’s I am still alive telegrams. A fine copy. Mailed to Oscar Ackermann of Köln.
❧ On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002), p. 150.
Vorhut aus dem Hinterland (Neues Museum Weserburg Bremen: 1992). More
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Printed in red on both sides. Postcard. Brussels: Paul Maenz, [1973].
Postcard invitation for Kawara’s only solo show with Paul Maenz. Fine.
❧ On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002), p. 148 (misdated as 1972).
Gerd de Vries, ed., Eine Avantgarde-Galerie und die Kunst der Zeit: Paul Maenz Köln, 1970 – 1980 – 1990, p. 254. More
Printed on both sides. Postcard, mailed. Paris: Yvon Lambert, 1979.
Postcard invitation for Kawara’s 1979 exhibition with Yvon Lambert; this example was mailed to museum curator Jean-Christophe Amman (1939-2015). In excellent condition.
❧ On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002), p. 150. More
Printed in red on recto. Postcard, mailed. New York: Sperone Westwater Fischer Inc., 1976.
Postcard invitation to the first gallery exhibition of Kawara’s “Date Paintings” in the United States; mailed to influential museum curator Jean-Christophe Amman (1939-2015). A fine example.
❧ On Kawara (Phaidon: 2002), p. 149.
A. Minola, M.C. Mundici, F. Poli, M.T. Roberto, eds., Gian Enzo Sperone: Torino, Roma, New York: 35 Anni di Mostre tra Europa e America (2000), Vol. II, pp. 269 & 493. More
Single A4 sheet, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – Berliner Künstlerprogramm letterhead, printed on recto only, single horizontal fold. [Berlin: ca. 1976-77].
An early curriculum vitae for the artist, printed by the DAAD’s Berlin artist program. Interestingly, it records Kawara’s birthdate as 2 January 1933, but according to his One Hundred Years Calendar his actual birthdate is 24 December 1932. The CV also notes the artist’s earliest solo and group exhibitions at galleries and museums.
Fine. More
4 black & white illus. Small 8vo, printed wrappers, staple-bound. New York: David Zwirner, 2008.
The rare booklet published for Kawara’s Pure Consciousness installation at Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, New York. It has photographs of the “Date Paintings,” all executed in January 1997, installed in a classroom and contains the artist’s text “Code Eight quintillion…”.
In fine condition. Unrecorded by WorldCat. More
[24] pp. 4to, pictorial semi-stiff wrappers, staple-bound. New York: Edition Julie Sylvester, 1987.
Scarce first edition, a fine and fresh copy.
“The book contains 67 aphorisms, risqué jokes and questions by Martin Kippenberger in English, described as ‘Improved Papertigers Not Afraid of Repetition.’ In printing the text with handwritten corrections by Gisela Capitain, Kippenberger makes reference to his art dealer’s former occupation as a teacher.”–Koch.
In 1989 the artist published another collection of aphorisms and jokes in Gelenke I (Koch 79).
A near fine copy; some inoffensive scuffs to the upper wrapper. Among American institutions, WorldCat records copies at: Museum... More
30 pp. & colophon. 8vo (199 x 139 mm.), white printed semi-stiff wrappers, French flaps, artist’s names on spine. Stuttgart: Edition Patricia Schwarz & Galeria Kubinski, 1986.
Signed copy of one of Martin Kippenberger’s (1953-97) rarer publications; printed in an edition of 500 copies, according to Koch. It contains a series of aphorisms coined by Oehlen (b. 1954) and Kippenberger on problems, printed in parallel English and French. Kippenberger collaborated with Oehlen and his brother Markus (b. 1956) on a number of books, catalogues, and exhibitions. Kippenberger has signed the recto of the first blank leaf: “Kippenberger 86.”
A fine... More
Black & illus. throughout. 51 pp. Small 8vo, orange printed softcover. Frankfurt: Galerie Grässlin-Ehrhardt, 1986.
A scarce Kippenberger publication, printed in an edition of ca. 1000 copies, according to Koch. Much of the edition was handed out at a Calma Trio concert on 11 March 1987 at the Neuschwanstein discotheque in Cologne. There are biographies and a list of “musical activities” for members of the trio: Rüdiger Carl, Martin Kippenberger, and Albert Oehlen
“This book (dedicated to Stefan Aust) has the same format and design as the books in the “Reclam Universalbibliothek” series [see Koch no. 30]. It contains small... More
14 black & white illus. [36] pp. & ads. 4to, printed covers & pictorial dust-jacket (a trifle scuffed). Graz: Galerie Bleich-Rossi, 1987.
A rare Martin Kippenberger (1953-97) exhibition catalogue, printed in an edition of 540 copies, according to Koch. WorldCat records just four examples in North America.
“This catalogue…contains the sequel of the conversation between Joachim Lottmann and Michael Krebber about Martin Kippenberger, published in Peter 2-II. The illustration section shows six sculptures and eight drawings on hotel stationery from the year 1987. The back of the dust-jacket has a portrait photograph of Mister Joschi, a waiter at the Café... More
Seven black & white illus. Square 4to, printed wrappers, staple-bound. New York: David Nolan Gallery, 1992.
A rare Kippenberger exhibition catalogue, produced in an edition of ca. 600 copies, according to Koch. Among North American institutions, WorldCat locates only six copies. The first and last leaves are pale yellow, the rest of the catalogue is printed on glossy stock.
“In 1991/1992 Martin Kippenberger taught at the Gesamthochschule Kassel. Worm Works was published to accompany an exhibition of ‘Kippenberger’s delightful class’ at the David Nolan Gallery, New York, from 28 May to 27 July 1992…
“The catalogue shows six wormlike little... More
23 mounted illus. (all but one in color). 86 pp., one leaf with colophon. 4to, green printed boards, title on spine. Cologne: Galerie Max Hetzler, 1991.
Scarce Martin Kippenberger (1953-97) exhibition catalogue, signed by the artist; produced in an edition of ca. 500-800 examples, according to Koch. Kippenberger has signed in the center of the title-page.
“[The catalogue] contains 23 pasted-in reproductions of a series of oil paintings on the theme of ‘Fred the frog on the artist’s cross.’ The first painting, reproduced in black and white, was created in 1988 in Seville, the others in 1989-90 in Venice, California... More
Black & white and color illus. throughout. 104 pp. 8vo, printed semi-stiff covers. St. Georgen: Thomas Grässlin; Stuttgart: Max-Ulrich Hetzler, 1982.
A rare and early Martin Kippenberger (1953-97) exhibition catalogue, in near fine condition. Produced in an edition of 500-800 copies, according to Koch.
“Der Kippenberger [The Kippenberger] was published to accompany the exhibition Das Leben ist hart und ungerecht [Life is hard and unfair] which was shown at the Forum Kunst in Rottweil from 27 February to 26 March 1982 and at the studio f in Ulm from 31 October to 28 November 1982…
“The catalogue contains reproductions of... More
41 illus. (17 in color). 50 pp. 4to, pictorial softcover. Madrid: Galería Juana de Aizpuru, 1989.
Scarce exhibition catalogue for a show pairing Kippenberger and A. Oehlen. Printed in an edition of 1500 copies, according to Koch.
“Obras recientes is the joint catalogue of two successive solo exhibitions of works by Oehlen (January 1989) and Martin Kippenberger (February 1989) at the Galería Juana de Aizpuru, Madrid. It shows paintings, drawings, photographs and collages by both artists from the year 1988 and contains reproductions of texts, some of them handwritten, by Gihe Hüning, Kippenberger, Oehlen, James Joyce and Anna Giese…
“The... More
16 black & white illus. [32] pp. 4to, printed covers & pictorial dust-jacket. Vienna: Galerie Peter Pakesch, 1987.
The scarce second version of this exhibition catalogue. Kippenberger (1953-97) was unhappy with the darkness of the printing in the first and had it withdrawn shortly after its publication (full explanation by Koch below). We could track down only the MoMA copy among North American institutions.
“[The catalogue] contains the first half of a conversation between Joachim Lottmann (questions) and Michael Krebber (answers) about Martin Kippenberger, continued in Die Reise nach Jerusalem [Going to Jerusalem]. The illustration section shows 14 sculptures from... More
16 black & white illus. [32] pp. 4to, printed covers & pictorial dust-jacket. Vienna: Galerie Peter Pakesch, 1987.
A fine example of this catalogue’s first version. Kippenberger (1953-97) thought the printing was too dark and withdrew this version shortly after its publication (full explanation by Koch below).
“[The catalogue] contains the first half of a conversation between Joachim Lottmann (questions) and Michael Krebber (answers) about Martin Kippenberger, continued in Die Reise nach Jerusalem [Going to Jerusalem]. The illustration section shows 14 sculptures from the year 1987.
“There are two versions of this catalogue: Peter 2, which was withdrawn shortly after... More
Many illus. (2 in color). [20] pp. 4to, yellow pictorial wrappers, staple-bound. Aachen: Neue Galerie Sammlung Ludwig, 1983.
An early and rare Kippenberger exhibition catalogue. We locate just a handful of examples in American institutions; and though it is not recorded on WorldCat, the Museum of Modern Art (NY) also has a copy. Koch estimates that it was made in an edition of ca. 800 copies.
“Song of Joy was published to accompany a group exhibition by Martin Kippenberger (‘gemalte bilder’ [painted images]) and his friend, the photographer and collector Wilhelm Schürmann [b. 1946] (‘Fotografierte Bilder’ [photographed images]) at the... More