In his artistic work Jeremias Altmann deals with the themes
of machine, man, and development. This elaborately designed monograph presents the artist’s series YOUNG PROPHECIES and MACHINES.
In the YOUNG PROPHECIES series, Altmann reconstructs his own childhood drawings. The examination of the inner workings of
technical devices over time is the starting point for the MACHINES series. The presentation of the series is complemented
by a short essay by the artist, with themes ranging from child psychology to reflections on the tension between man and machine.
The unusual design of the book with two reading directions allows for a playful exploration of the series. This breaks
the typical reading routine by weaving text and image into a unique singularity.
- Presentation of two extraordinary
series of works by the artist Jeremias Altmann
- Unconventionally designed book with two reading directions
- With
contributions by Barbara Herbst, Antonia Hoerschelmann, Esther Mlenek, Günther Oberhollenzer, and Nina Schedlmayer
Barbara Herbst, art historian, art educator, freelance photographer, and artist, Vienna
Jeremias Altmann – YOUNG PROPHECIES / MACHINES was awarded as one of 15 of Austria's most beautiful
books by
Die schönsten Bücher Österreichs 2023 ausgezeichnet.
