Wolf Vostell – Krups – 1969 – Screenprint in black and grey on wove paper – approx. 68 × 54 cm (framed)

1969

This conceptual screenprint by Wolf Vostell is a powerful example of his pioneering role within the Fluxus movement and early media art.

The work is signed in pencil lower right and numbered lower left, and executed in black and grey on smooth wove paper, confirming its authenticity and quality.

The composition presents a photographic image of the iconic Piazza San Marco in Venice, disrupted in a surreal manner by a monumentally placed household appliance by KRUPS. This unexpected confrontation between history and consumer culture is characteristic of Vostell’s work, in which he critically reflects on mass media, technology, and modern society.

The grainy, raster-like image structure refers to the aesthetics of early television and print techniques, reinforcing his exploration of the visual language of media and reproduction. The work transforms a familiar cultural landmark into a charged image of tension and irony.

Literature: Rainer 1969:5

Professionally framed in a handcrafted wooden frame, fitted with Plexiglas® Optical HC featuring UV protection, scratch resistance, and minimal reflection.

Framed size approx. 68 × 54 cm.

Wolf Vostell (1932–1998) was a key figure within the Fluxus movement and one of the first artists to integrate television, video, and mass media into his work. His multidisciplinary practice includes happenings, installations, and printmaking, addressing themes such as war, consumer culture, and fragmentation.

His work is held in major museum collections such as the Museo Vostell Malpartida and the Museum Ludwig.

This work is a strong example of 1960s avant-garde art, where humor, critique, and visual disruption merge into a compelling commentary on contemporary culture.

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