The German artist’s latest exhibition in New York ‘reopens the wounds of colonialism’ – supposedly
Kai Althoff introduces his exhibition at MoMA with an apology for his art: ‘I cannot defend or think of it as something people need to see or bother with’
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Kai Althoff (born 1966 in Cologne) is a German visual artist and musician. Kai Althoff was born in Cologne, Germany in February 1966. He is a multimedia artist and a painter. Borrowing from moments of history, religious iconography, and countercultural movements, Althoff creates imaginary environme
Kai Althoff (born 1966 in Cologne) is a German visual artist and musician. Kai Althoff was born in Cologne, Germany in February 1966. He is a multimedia artist and a painter. Borrowing from moments of history, religious iconography, and countercultural movements, Althoff creates imaginary environme
Kai Althoff’s paintings, drawings, sculptures, and artifacts at the Museum of Modern Art provide questions rather than answers.
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Coinciding with the ten-year anniversary of ICA’s move to its iconic waterfront building, this exhibition will celebrate the museum’s first decade of collecting. Drawn entirely from ICA’s collection and featuring multiple thematic, artist-specific, and historical sections, the exhibition… more
Kai Althoff (born 1966 in Cologne) is a German visual artist and musician. Kai Althoff was born in Cologne, Germany in February 1966. He is a multimedia artist and a painter. Borrowing from moments of history, religious iconography, and countercultural movements, Althoff creates imaginary environme
Edited by Kai Althoff. With contributions by Rita Kersting, DovBer Naiditch, Yair Oelbaum, Constantin Rothkopf, Robert Storr, and Rein Wolfs. Interview by Laura Hoptman Kai Althoff (German, born 1966) is one of the most consummate—and unpredictable—artists of his generation. A painter and a draftsman, he has experimented since the mid-1990s with combinations of unconventional mediums and exhibition formats to create all-encompassing environments that might include finely detailed drawings, collage, textiles, soft sculpture, paintings, writing, video, fragrance, and song. Published in conjunction with a major exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, this publication presents Althoff's work in all mediums from throughout his twenty-five-year career. Created in close collaboration with the artist, this unconventional and lavishly produced book features both black-and-white illustrations and full-color tip-ins. Contributions by scholars, art professionals, and friends of the artist offer multiple perspectives on Althoff's iconographically rich work. 196 pp.; 205 illus.
