{"product_id":"friedrich-kunath-9781580936767","title":"Friedrich Kunath","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe most comprehensive book to date on contemporary artist Friedrich Kunath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in former East Germany and now based in Los Angeles, \u003cem\u003eFriedrich Kunath\u003c\/em\u003e explores the fusion of these two cultures through his work. Kunath’s paintings combine the sublime aesthetic of German Romanticism with motifs from western popular culture, incorporating lyrical references, cartoon imagery, and album covers with his signature style, blending pathos and a witty sense of humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique monograph features works from the past 30 years. A dedicated section of the book documents one of Kunath’s immersive installations, constructed by the artist to house his paintings and sculptures, along with books, record albums, DVDs, posters, and trinkets, all individually inventoried in the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanying the paintings is a visual narrative that follows Kunath along his travels around the world, encapsulating his many identities as artist, tennis coach, car enthusiast, and consummate collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46735377072364,"sku":"9781580936767","price":130.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/29c30592ff97a5543a963eb2d6d8d9ba.jpg?v=1755397928","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/friedrich-kunath-9781580936767","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}