Günter Brus – Werkumkreisung

The Albertina in Vienna published this extensive catalogue on occassion of the 65th birthday of Günter Brus. The career of the Viennese activist, who was one of the founders of the Austrian exile government in 1968 is meticulously researched up to the present time. The extensive texts cover Brus's complete artistisc life, from the early years to the time of the “exile government“ up to a gripping essay by Peter Weibel on the euphoria triggered by Brus's performances in London. The detailed chronology that is attached to the essays, as well as an appendix on selected literature accompany more than 300 illustrations and complete this extra-ordinary survey of Brus's life and work.