Martin KippenbergerGerman, 1953–1997Der Kippenberger,
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Not on view at present
Where is “Der Kippenberger,” now? Collection: The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Not on view at present. Checked September 22, 2026.
New York, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- 542.2015
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In the life of Martin Kippenberger
The whole lifeearly 1980s
Becomes an active figure in the Cologne art scene
He spends the early 1980s as an active member of the Cologne art scene, working not only on the art itself but on how it is presented. According to the Vienna gallerist Peter Pakesch, in his double role as clown and strategist he did an enormous amount for the success of Max Hetzler's gallery in its early years.
1980
Leaves Berlin for Paris
Leaves Berlin, originally for a long visit to Paris, where he lives in 1980.
1981
Takes part in the exhibition “Panorama of Germany”
In 1981 he takes part in the exhibition “Panorama of Germany”.
1984
Takes part in the exhibition “From Here” in Düsseldorf
In 1984 he takes part in the exhibition “From Here: Two Months of New German Art in Düsseldorf”.
1984
Becomes a founding member of the Lord Jim Lodge
Becomes a founding member of the artists' association Lord Jim Lodge; its organisers also included Jörg Schlick, Wolfgang Bauer and Albert Oehlen.
![Untitled from the series Dear Painter, Paint for Me [Lieber Maler, male mir], Martin Kippenberger, 1981](https://www.moma.org/media/W1siZiIsIjIzNDMxMiJdLFsicCIsImNvbnZlcnQiLCItcmVzaXplIDEwMjR4MTAyNFx1MDAzZSJdXQ.jpg?sha=b58b286ffa970210)
