[Signed] GÜNTER BRUS - UNIQUE - Original drawing in ink - "" For Tom Patchett "" - nicely framed - 1998 GÜNTER BRUS [Fine]

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GÜNTER BRUS - Original drawing in ink - For Tom Patchett . This ink drawing is a work by Günter Brus (b. 1938), a celebrated Austrian artist and a key figure in Viennese Actionism. Brus is widely known for his groundbreaking and provocative performance art, which delved into intense self-exploration and challenged societal conventions. This drawing showcases Brus s distinctive ability to fuse visual narrative with his avant-garde artistic ideology, making it an exceptional addition to any collection of contemporary and modern art. With its compelling composition and historical significance, this piece stands as a testament to Brus lasting impact on the art world. *** Original drawing in ink. Hand-signed by Günter Brus, top center. Titled and dedicated : "" For Tom Patchett - My Last Action - from Günter Brus"" - Written in black ink. Dated 9.8.1998, top right * The drawing was originally created on page of the publication Wiener Aktionismus, Viennese Actionism, Band 2 / Volume 2 - The Shattered Mirror (the red edition). This book is included, along with Band 1 / Volume 1. * Provenance : Track 16 Gallery, Los Angeles * Professionally framed, floated in a made-to-measure thick bordeaux red linen passe-partout, in a high-quality, handcrafted black wooden frame with PLEXIGLAS Optical HC, scratch-resistant and UV-protected. Framed approx. 84 x 64 cm *** ### BOOKS : Wiener Aktionismus/Viennese Actionism"". Two volumes: Vol 1 From Action Painting to Actionism , Vienna 1960-1965; Vol 2 The Shattered Mirror , Vienna 1960-71. Two volumes documenting the work of Günter Brus, Otto Mühl, Hermann Nitsch und Rudolf Schwarzkogler. Together more then 750 pages full illustrations, with hundreds of b/w & color images.  German and English text. Publisher : Ritter Verlag Klagenfurt, 1989 ### *** Günter Brus, born in 1938, was a key figure in post-war European avant-garde art. His works often combined elements of body art, performance, and photographic documentation, pushing the limits of artistic expression. His uncompromising vision led to both critical acclaim and legal prosecution, cementing his status as one of the most provocative artists of his generation *** His work is included in major museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, Museum Belvedere Vienna, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Albertina Museum in Vienna ***** SHIPPING : Worldwide shipping available ***** CONDITION : artwork and books are in good condition ******