Erwin Wurm

With his Fat Cars and Tiny Houses, as well as his sculptures of cucumbers and sausages, Erwin Wurm (1954) primarily evokes smiles. However, through his works, he critically addresses the manipulative mechanisms of our consumption-driven society and their effects. On the occasion of Wurm's 70th birthday, this comprehensive catalog documents all the essential stages of his artistic career to date. Wurm shifts proportions and perspectives, allowing for new meanings to emerge regarding the objects that surround us through this unconventional approach. In addition to the main themes of his intense and innovative work, the volume also presents lesser-known but equally significant pieces. This creates a dense network of artistic statements in the form of sculptures, drawings, instructions and documentation of actions, videos, objects, photographs, or paintings.