
Die Welt des Kanarienvogels (The World of the Canary)
Martin Kippenberger's *Die Welt des Kanarienvogels (The World of the Canary)* is a 1989 artist's book published in a limited edition of 120 copies by Forum Stadtpark, Graz, with this example numbered 101/120 in green ink. Characteristic of Kippenberger's irreverent and sardonic approach, the work blurs the boundaries between fine art and print culture, existing within a carefully stratified edition structure that included a deluxe run of copies 1–30, each accompanied by an original pencil drawing, as well as 23 artist's proofs. The piece exemplifies Kippenberger's engagement with the artist's book as both a democratic and self-consciously hierarchical format, infused with his signature wit and conceptual provocation.
- Medium
- signed, dated '89' and numbered 101/120 in green ink on the last page (numbers 1-30 were the deluxe edition, issued with a pencil drawing, there were also 23 artist's proofs), published by Forum Stadtpark, Graz.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Evening & Day Editions
January 21, 2016
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