Exhibition catalogue, published January 2026
Becoming the Sea explores Kiefer’s remarkable body of work, illuminating his complex engagement with history, mythology, and the human condition. From his early evocative landscapes of postwar Europe to his later, monumental canvases on themes of destruction and regeneration, Kiefer’s art challenges our understanding of history and memory. Catalogue highlights include previously unpublished artist writings, lavish illustrations, and contributions by writers who inspired Kiefer’s famously literary art.
Authors: Klaus Dermutz, Anselm Kiefer, Min Jung Kim, Christoph Ransmayr, and Melissa Venator
Details: 204 pages, 114 color illustrations; 11×14 inches, hardcover. Published by Saint Louis Art Museum. Production by Hirmer Publishers. Design by Jason Beard.
