Martin Kippenberger's *Zuerst die Füße (Feet First)* from 1991 exemplifies the artist's characteristically irreverent and darkly humorous approach to self-mythology and the absurdity of existence. The work engages with themes of vulnerability, mortality, and the grotesque, hallmarks of Kippenberger's unflinching willingness to confront discomfort through wit and provocation. True to his practice, the piece challenges conventional boundaries between high art and base reality, inviting viewers into a space of unease and subversive reflection.