Martin Kippenberger - New York

1993   

Color Lithograph on Board. The work is signed with the full signature by Martin Kippenberger (rare!) , and dated, in pencil lower center. 
Sheet size approx. 60 x 64 cm. 

This exceptionally rare color lithograph on board by Martin Kippenberger was created in 1993 and is signed with a full signature and dated in pencil at the lower center. This artwork embodies Kippenberger’s signature use of appropriation, irony, and cultural critique.

The composition features collaged elements, bold typography, and fragmented imagery, combining advertising aesthetics with subversive political and social commentary. The juxtaposition of a Wall Street street sign, historical references, and poetic elements exemplifies Kippenberger’s unique ability to fuse high and low culture in his visual narratives.

Martin Kippenberger (1953–1997) was one of the most provocative and influential German artists of the late 20th century. His multidisciplinary practice spanned painting, sculpture, installation, and printmaking, often incorporating satirical, politically charged, and self-referential elements. As a key figure in postmodern and neo-expressionist art, Kippenberger challenged the conventions of the art world, frequently incorporating humor and absurdity into his works.

His works are housed in major international institutions, including MoMA (New York), Tate Modern (London), Centre Pompidou (Paris), and the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam). Kippenberger’s legacy remains highly relevant, influencing contemporary artists who explore themes of cultural critique, authorship, and identity.