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Anselm Kiefer's Book-Centric Exhibition at Jan Michalski Foundation

exhibition · 2026-05-04

The Jan Michalski Foundation in Montricher, Switzerland, presents 'Anselm Kiefer: Livres et xylographies', an intimate exhibition exploring the artist's relationship with books. The show features large plaster notebooks, mythological journeys, and philosophical themes across three key spaces: the exhibition hall, concert-conference hall lobby, and library. It includes large-format xylographs, unique giant books, and display cases that prevent direct contact. The accompanying catalog, curated by Natalia Granero, is a comprehensive volume on Kiefer's notebooks, designed by Urka studio (Karen Ichters) with photolithography by Datatype SA, both from Lausanne. The exhibition runs until May 12, 2019.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Anselm Kiefer: Livres et xylographies'
  • Held at Fondation Jan Michalski in Montricher, Switzerland
  • Runs until May 12, 2019
  • Features large plaster notebooks, xylographs, and unique books
  • Catalog curated by Natalia Granero
  • Graphic design by Urka studio (Karen Ichters) from Lausanne
  • Photolithography by Datatype SA from Lausanne
  • Exhibition spans three spaces: exhibition hall, concert-conference hall lobby, and library

Entities

Artists

  • Anselm Kiefer

Institutions

  • Fondation Jan Michalski
  • Urka studio
  • Datatype SA

Locations

  • Montricher
  • Switzerland
  • Lausanne
  • Donaueschingen

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