Jonathan Meese (1970) - Der Rufbote (2003)

Expressive original lithograph by the renowned German contemporary artist Jonathan Meese. The work is titled “Der Rufbote” and was created in 2003 as an exclusive edition for the Griffelkunst Association Hamburg e.V. (Voter turnout 312, Q4 2003). The print was produced on heavy, high-quality BFK Rives handmade paper and is personally signed and dated by the artist in pencil in the lower center (“JMeese 2003”). The sheet is in a very good, collectible condition with no creases, tears or stains. The colors are strong and have always been stored under light protection. The sheet size is approximately 66 x 50 cm with a display size of about 47.5 x 36.5 cm. Shipping is carried out in absolutely secure and crease-free packaging.

Jonathan Meese (born 1970 in Tokyo, living and working in Berlin and Hamburg) is one of the world’s best-known and most polarizing figures in German contemporary art. His multifaceted body of work encompasses painting, sculpture, graphics, installations, performances, and celebrated stage designs for opera. Meese traverses the entire spectrum of art history and mythology, radicalizingly challenging traditional value systems. His unmistakable aesthetics combine expressive visual force, humorous provocation, and humorous slogans such as his proclaimed “dictatorship of art.” His works have already been presented at major international institutions and museums, including Deichtorhallen Hamburg, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles.

The Griffelkunst Association Hamburg e.V. looks back on a long tradition since its founding in 1925 and today stands as one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions worldwide for promoting contemporary graphic art. Its unique concept unites an exclusive circle of members with outstanding international artists of modern and contemporary times. Griffelkunst editions are characterized by the highest craftsmanship and artistic quality, as they are pulled directly from the original plates, stones, or screens in close cooperation with the artists. Since these graphics are produced exclusively for members and are never ordinarily available on the free art market, Griffelkunst editions enjoy an excellent reputation among collectors.