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| Kippenberger, who died in 1997 at the age of 44 from cirrhosis brought on by his prodigious drinking, was a live wire. He spoke in pungent aphorisms. He called exhibitions "a running gag." Art schools were "the most stupid of all educational institutions." The art market was like "screwing your dick to the wall." Early in his career he settled in Florence, trying to become a film actor. Then he moved to Berlin, where he co-founded the gallery/crash pad "Kippenbergers Buro," ran a nightclub, and started a punk band. In one memorable incident, he went into a bar and acted like a Nazi until patrons beat him up. Then he painted a picture of himself, battered and bandaged. (Another aphorism: "You may behave like an asshole, but you must never be one.")
This film comes courtesy of New York Magazine where Jerry Saltz is the senior art critic.
Martin Kippenberger: The Problem Perspective
Until 11 May
MoMA
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I wont be able to see the show, damn shame, never seen his work in the flesh.
Hola501 20-04-2009 | |
I would dispute the idea that MK was a mad man, a drunk yes, but mad? probably not. Ace vid tho!
Artypete 19-04-2009 | |
I love Jerry Saltz, he is sexy dont you think! Never heard of Martin Kippenberger before, thanks.
Caroline 19-04-2009 | |
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