Anselm Kiefer’s labyrinthine, polymorph work ranks among the most impressive in contemporary art, drawing upon the myths of antiquity, Nordic cultures, Jewish mysticism, cosmological designs, alchemistic knowledge, and sundry others. Edited by Heiner Bastian, Anselm Kiefer: Paintings provides a representative look at his painterly œuvre.

Schirmer/Mosel. Ed and with texts by Heiner Bastian. 248 pages, 110 colour plates. Size: 26.5 x 30.5 cm, hardcover. English/German edition.