Hundertwasser:
Catalogue Raisonne
by Wieland Schmied
Book Description: "The straight line is godless" - Hundertwasser
Friedensreich Hundertwasser: born as Friedrich Stowasser, he lived and
died as Friedensreich (meaning “realm of peace”) Hundertwasser – a name
he chose for himself. Architect, ecologist, painter, designer, writer,
innovator… his list of talents goes on and on. Hundertwasser reinvented
the art of living as an artist 24 hours a day.
The life's work of this prolific creator is brought together for the
first time in this limited edition of 10,000 books. Hundertwasser began
to number and catalog his work in 1954 and had completed the task for his
entire œuvre, including short histories to accompany each work, before
his untimely death in February, 2000. He worked closely with TASCHEN on
this project, designing the layout and the book itself: with rounded edges
and a cover with colored velvet on black linen, the Catalogue Raisonné
is an exquisite work of art.
Volume I contains text by Wieland Schmied, a celebrated art historian
and a longtime personal friend of Hundertwasser, with selected paintings,
architectural works, projects, and manifestos. Volume II comprises Hundertwasser's
entire painted œuvre, adhering to his precise numbering and information
system, his architecture as well as everything he ever produced, from postage
stamps to license plates, architecture, and applied art.
This is the testament to Hundertwasser's work the way he wanted it.
Because the book's detailed concept, design, and text were finished by
him before his death, it now speaks for him, breathing life into his work.
The 'Catalogue Raisonné' is not a posthumous tribute but a living legacy.
Collector's edition, with a colour etching (individually numbered and
with the Hundertwasser estate stamp), especially created for this book
edition, limited to 10.000 copies worldwide.
Hardcover: 1792 pages
Publisher: TASCHEN America Llc; (April 2003)
ISBN: 3822862207
Hundertwasser : Kunsthauswien
(Album)
by Joram Harel (Preface), Wieland Schmied
Contents include the models, architecture, stamps, and flags of the
artist in addition to his marvelous paintings.
Paperback - 97 pages (May 2000)
TASCHEN America Llc; ISBN: 382286613X
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