Dieter Roth

The artist Dieter Roth made a significant contribution to the art history of the 20th century not only through his radical use of organic materials but also as a writer. This charming and personal book brings us closer to the artist who passed away in 1998. In addition to a foreword by Björn Roth, Dieter Roth's son, it features numerous previously unpublished photos and documents from the long-standing friendship between the artist and Beat Keusch and Erika Streit. In four episodes, readers can accompany Dieter Roth to his most important works and favorite places: the Mold Museum in Hamburg, the Roth Room in Basel, Iceland, and the Basel restaurant Chez Donati - offering unique insights into the life and work of this great artist.

Dieter Roth (1930-1998) made transience tangible in his art. Since the 1960s, he created works from chocolate, and he wrote concrete poetry. Roth participated multiple times in the documenta in Kassel and designed the Swiss Pavilion at the Venice Biennale in 1982. Born in Hanover, he lived in Austria, Iceland, the USA, and Switzerland.