Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928-2000) - Luna Luna

Luna Luna – André Heller's Territory of Surprises – 1987 – Original Press Proof by Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Preliminary Proof for the Avant-Garde Art Amusement Park
Offset Print | 84.1 × 59.4 cm | Switzerland

Introduction
This striking poster serves as a preliminary press proof for André Heller’s legendary "Luna Luna" project, the world's first art amusement park that opened in Hamburg in 1987. Designed by the Austrian visionary Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the artwork features a symmetrical, architectural face—a classic Hundertwasser motif merging the organic with the constructed. The vibrant composition is flanked by the German text "Territorium der Überraschungen" (Territory of Surprises) and "Ein Schönes Vergnügen" (A Beautiful Amusement), promising a whimsical escape from reality. The typography is characteristically playful, bending and flowing around the central image rather than adhering to a rigid grid.

Why It Matters
This piece is particularly interesting for collectors due to the "Vorläufiger Probedruck für die Presse" (Preliminary proof for the press) designation. Unlike the mass-market souvenirs sold at the fair, this was likely part of a limited run—noted here as 2,000 copies—intended for media promotion before the park's opening. Luna Luna was a watershed moment in art history, featuring rides designed by Basquiat, Keith Haring, and David Hockney. Hundertwasser’s contribution reflects his lifelong philosophy against the "godless straight line," turning the poster itself into a colorful, undulating manifesto for the project. It was printed in Switzerland by Gruener Janura AG, known for their high-quality art reproductions.

Poster Details
* Year: 1987
* Country: Switzerland
* Size: 84.1 × 59.4 cm
* Format: A1
* Studio / Publisher: Gruener Janura AG
* Designer: Friedensreich Hundertwasser

Condition
This item is in good vintage condition and frames beautifully. There is minor edge wear consistent with storage, but the image remains vibrant. Take a look at the pictures. What you see is what you get.