Collage: 1 sketch and 2 drafts for telephone cards each laser-copied in colors, mounted with photo corners to light cardboard; as well as 1 telephone card 'Evolution' in the edition’s original folding card
Germany, 1992
Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997) – German painter, installation and performance artist, sculptor and photographer
Collage signed and dated ‘Kippenberger 92’ in ballpoint pen
Telephone card with printed signature and date ‘Kippenberger 92’
Dimensions of the collage: 29.7 x 21 cm
Dimensions of the telephone card: 5.4 x 8.5 cm
In the edition’s original folding card: 10.5 x 14.8 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: From the collection of the artist Jochen Unold, as a gift in 1993 at private collection Hesse/Thuringia; private collection, Germany

For the art edition of FTZ (now Telekom) with telephone cards designed by artists, Martin Kippenberger created several drafts in 1992. The third –a collection of wooden sculptures and a mobile phone–was issued as telephone card with the title ‘Evolution’.

Condition:

The collage and telephone card are in overall very good condition. The original folding card is in good condition with only minor signs of use. The collage measures 29.7 x 21 cm. The telephone card measures 5.4 x 8.5 cm, the folding card 10.5 x 14.8 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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