The HIMMELSBACH Idea Catalogue
The HIMMELSBACH Idea Catalogue

by Domenique Himmelsbach de Vries

Auteur(s)
Domenique Himmelsbach de Vries
Uitgever
Amsterdam : Himmelsbach press, 2025
Omvang
[130] p., geïllustreerd, 29 cm.

The HIMMELSBACH catalogue of ideas is a dynamic and ever-evolving archive of over 130 concepts for social interventions, artistic monuments, and playful campaigns. Compiled over 15 years, these yet unexecuted ideas range from whimsical provocations to critical reflections on community art and global socio-political themes. From addressing local issues like “Without Poland, No Polonaise,” celebrating Polish culture in response to xenophobic campaigns, to “Monument to the Navel-Gazing Artist,” a critique of the insular nature of contemporary art, HIMMELSBACH’s work challenges conventions with a mix of humor, engagement, and subversion. The catalogue resists ineffective polarizing activism, offering instead thoughtful, community-driven strategies that foster connections through co-creative making. Every idea remains a sketch of possibility—an open call to approach your own questions and problems from a fresh perspective. This growing collection encourages dialogue, curiosity, and collective participation.


Persoon als onderwerp
HIMMELSBACH
Trefwoorden
art in public space , engagement , various disciplines , humour
Locatie in de bibliotheek
Kast 4 - 1: Kunstenaars