Der Themenkatalog und andere Künstlerbücher
Reto Pulfer
10 April—25 April 2010
To mark the launch of Der Themenkatalog (The Catalogue of Themes), Reto Pulfer’s first extensive book published by ARCHIVE books in collaboration with FormContent, the artist presents Der Themenkatalog und andere Künstlerbücher, a selection of preparatory works and artist’s books reproduced in the The Catalogue.
Reto Pulfer - Der Themenkatalog
Artist’s book with 132 colour reproductions
Colour, 48 pages, 24 x 32 cm, hardcover
Edited by Francesco Pedraglio and Reto Pulfer
With a critical text by Francesco Pedraglio (English) and literary texts by Reto Pulfer (English/German)
Published by ARCHIVE Books, Berlin / Turin in collaboration with FormContent, London
ISBN 978-88-95702-02
The publication coincides with two exhibitions of artist’s books and related artworks
April 10 – 25, 2010 at FormContent, London 51–63 Ridley Road, London E8 2N
April 29 – May 20, 2010 at ARCHIVE Kabinett, Dieffenbachstraße 31, 10967 Berlin

Reto Pulfer, Der Themenkatalog, Front cover, Berlin/London 2010

Reto Pulfer, Erinnerung ist dein Eigen (Manifest für die Instabilität), 2004. Artist’s book with 18 drawings. Pen, pencil, watercolors on paper, 49 x 63 cm

Der Themenkatalog und andere Künstlerbücher, Installation view

Allerhand Kataloge & Sofa Guide & Themenkataloge, 2009 – 2010 Installation with 20 unique handmade Artist’s books and drafts of “Der Themenkatalog”, 175 x 75 x75 cm

Allerhand Kataloge & Sofa Guide & Themenkataloge, 2009 – 2010 20 unique handmade Artist’s books and drafts of “Der Themenkatalog”, 175 x 75 x75 cm

Installation view

Sex Morte, 2003; Déculotte, 2004; Schnell, Form, Die Schrift : Das Künstlerbuch (Entfaltbar), 2002

Schnell, Form, Die Schrift : Das Künstlerbuch (Entfaltbar), 2002

Sex Morte, 2003

Déculotte, 2004

Mehrere Künstlerbüchlis 5. - 6. Dez 2002, 2002 / 2010 Installation with 27 printing sheets of “Der Themenkatalog” and 18 Artist’s books, 300 x 280 cm

Mehrere Künstlerbüchlis 5. - 6. Dez 2002, 2002 / 2010 Installation with 27 printing sheets of “Der Themenkatalog” and 18 Artist’s books, 300 x 280 cm

Mehrere Künstlerbüchlis 5. - 6. Dez 2002, 2002 / 2010 Detail of the with 27 printing sheets of “Der Themenkatalog”

Der Themenkatalog und andere Künstlerbücher, Installation view

Gebäudeinnres, 2010, Pen on textile, 140 x 135 cm

Gebäudeinnres (detail), 2010, Pen on textile, 140 x 135 cm

Autodidakt 2, 2009, Pencil and watercolor on textile, 397 x 240 cm
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