Henrike Naumann's 8kg Artist Book 'Concepts' Chronicles a Decade of Research

Henrike Naumann has published a monumental artist book titled 'Concepts', weighing eight kilograms and encased in a mirrored stainless steel file folder. The book spans 850 pages with 455 illustrations, collecting over a decade of her artistic research. Its design mimics a German file folder, complete with ring mechanism, and includes material samples such as a patterned Vorwerk carpet and a sheet of silver-gold speckled material. The work serves as both a personal and political testament, reflecting Naumann's engagement with German history, identity, and the aesthetics of power.