Kai Althoff's Dreamworks: Agonies and Ecstasies by Dieter Roelstraete

Dieter Roelstraete's essay 'Agonies and Ecstasies: Kai Althoff’s Dreamworks' was published in Afterall Journal Issue 19 on May 13, 2009. The text is only accessible to journal subscribers or via individual PDF purchase from University of Chicago Press. The essay explores the work of German artist Kai Althoff, known for his intricate, dreamlike paintings and installations that blend personal mythology with historical references. Roelstraete, a prominent art critic and curator, examines Althoff's unique visual language and its place within contemporary art discourse. The publication is part of Afterall's ongoing series of critical essays on modern and contemporary art.