About this artwork
Curator: Kippenberger’s poster, "As God is in Domination, I am in Ability," from 1992, feels like a dark and quirky mood board. The images and words give a sense of organized chaos. Editor: Indeed. This poster, with its grid of folksy images and German phrases, operates as both a self-portrait and a critique of high and low culture. Note the inclusion of everyday imagery and the reference to a Schnitzelbank, a German novelty song! Curator: The grid itself is quite interesting, framed by a graphite paper. Considering Kippenberger's anti-establishment stance, one could argue that the work appropriates commercial printing methods, then undermines it with scribbles and chaotic composition. Editor: Absolutely! It's like he's saying, "I can play the art world's game, but I'll do it on my own terms." This piece highlights Kippenberger's clever subversion of artistic conventions. Curator: I like the layers and textures here, a nod to production and the artist's labor. Editor: It's a memorable, mischievous piece, and a glimpse into Kippenberger's playful mind.
As God is in Domination, I am in Ability
1992
Artwork details
- Dimensions
- image: 838 x 640 mm
- Location
- Tate Collections
- Copyright
- © Estate Martin Kippenberger/Galerie Gisela Capitain, Cologne | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Comments
http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/kippenberger-as-god-is-in-domination-i-am-in-ability-p79147
This poster was produced by German artist Martin Kippenberger on the occasion of an exhibition of his works at Metro Pictures Gallery in New York in the spring of 1992. From 1990 onwards Kippenberger worked more frequently with other artists on the production of his posters. The designs for this poster were prepared by the American artist Mike Kelley (1954–2012).
About this artwork
Curator: Kippenberger’s poster, "As God is in Domination, I am in Ability," from 1992, feels like a dark and quirky mood board. The images and words give a sense of organized chaos. Editor: Indeed. This poster, with its grid of folksy images and German phrases, operates as both a self-portrait and a critique of high and low culture. Note the inclusion of everyday imagery and the reference to a Schnitzelbank, a German novelty song! Curator: The grid itself is quite interesting, framed by a graphite paper. Considering Kippenberger's anti-establishment stance, one could argue that the work appropriates commercial printing methods, then undermines it with scribbles and chaotic composition. Editor: Absolutely! It's like he's saying, "I can play the art world's game, but I'll do it on my own terms." This piece highlights Kippenberger's clever subversion of artistic conventions. Curator: I like the layers and textures here, a nod to production and the artist's labor. Editor: It's a memorable, mischievous piece, and a glimpse into Kippenberger's playful mind.
Comments
http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/kippenberger-as-god-is-in-domination-i-am-in-ability-p79147
This poster was produced by German artist Martin Kippenberger on the occasion of an exhibition of his works at Metro Pictures Gallery in New York in the spring of 1992. From 1990 onwards Kippenberger worked more frequently with other artists on the production of his posters. The designs for this poster were prepared by the American artist Mike Kelley (1954–2012).
