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Martin Kippenberger

1953–1997

Untitled 1993
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Martin Kippenberger (25 February 1953 – 7 March 1997) was a German painter, draftsman, photographer, sculptor, installation and performance artist. He became known for his prolific output in a wide range of styles and media, superfiction, as well as his provocative, jocular and hard-drinking public persona.

Kippenberger was "widely regarded as one of the most talented German artists of his generation", according to Roberta Smith of the New York Times. He was at the center of a generation of German enfants terribles, including Albert Oehlen, Markus Oehlen, Werner Büttner, Georg Herold, Dieter Göls, Michael Krebber, and Günther Förg.

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Event Poster S.O. 36

Martin Kippenberger
1979

Event Poster S.O. 36

Martin Kippenberger
1979

This Band is Playing on Luxus

Martin Kippenberger
1979
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

This Fellow is Playing on Luxus

Martin Kippenberger
1979
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

This Guy is playing on Luxus

Martin Kippenberger
1979
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

This Woman is Playing on Luxus

Martin Kippenberger
1979
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

This Man is Playing on Luxus

Martin Kippenberger
1979
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

Event Poster S.O. 36

Martin Kippenberger
1979
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Left Right

Event Poster S.O. 36

Martin Kippenberger
1979

This Band is Playing on Luxus

Martin Kippenberger
1979
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

This Man is Playing on Luxus

Martin Kippenberger
1979
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

A Quarter of a Century. Kippenberger as One of You, among You, with You

Martin Kippenberger
1978

The Kippenberger - The Sahara and the Anti-Sahara Programme 81/82

Martin Kippenberger
1982

Kippenberger on the Theme of Fucking, Boozing and Selling

Martin Kippenberger
1982
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

Sign of the Innocent One

Martin Kippenberger
1983

The Alma Band

Martin Kippenberger
1984

Farewell to the Youth Bonus II

Martin Kippenberger
1984–5

If You Need One, You Have to Bring One with You

Martin Kippenberger
1985
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

How Do I Manage in Wartime with a Broken Leg and Futurism

Martin Kippenberger
1985

Selling America and Buying El Salvador

Martin Kippenberger
1985

Washing Line the Wrong Way Round

Martin Kippenberger
1985

Hunger Family

Martin Kippenberger
1985

Which is Your Favourite Minority. Who do You Envy the Most

Martin Kippenberger
1985–6

The Revolution in Cologne Had to be Postponed

Martin Kippenberger
1986

The Revolution in Cologne Had to be Postponed

Martin Kippenberger
1986

Rent Electricity Gas

Martin Kippenberger
1986

Albert Oehlen and Diedrich Diederichsen present: The Four Best Films in the World

Martin Kippenberger
1986

The Applause Simply Dies

Martin Kippenberger
1987

Nine Reasons to Raise the Prices

Martin Kippenberger
1987
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

The Alma Band

Martin Kippenberger
1988

The Medium of Photography is Justified in Provoking Thoughts

Martin Kippenberger
1989

Disco Bombs

Martin Kippenberger
1989

The Heat 2

Martin Kippenberger
1989

A Handful of Forgotten Pigeons

Martin Kippenberger
1990

Jeff Koons Thinks Martin Kippenberger is Great, Tremendous, Fabulous, Everything

Martin Kippenberger
1990

Day in Dub

Martin Kippenberger
1991

Wolfgang Bauer Reading

Martin Kippenberger
1990

Five Working Class Lads from the Courtyard of Truth

Martin Kippenberger
1991

Candidature for a Retrospective

Martin Kippenberger
1993

Candidature for a Retrospective

Martin Kippenberger
1993
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

Happy to be Gay

Martin Kippenberger
1993
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

Forgotten Interior Design Problems in the Villa Hügel (2nd version)

Martin Kippenberger
1996

Window Shopping Until Two in the Morning

Martin Kippenberger
1997

Respective 1997 - 1976

Martin Kippenberger
1997
On display at Tate Modern part of Media Networks

German Speaking Female Gallerists

Martin Kippenberger
1984

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