Rebecca Horn

Rebecca Horn’s multifaceted artistry positions her as an inventor, director, composer, poet, and, above all, a choreographer. Her work explores embodiment and symbolism, tracing a continuous thread from her early drawings in the 1960s, through her performance art and films of the 1970s, mechanical sculptures in the 1980s, to her expansive installations of the 1990s. Horn’s art draws on the language of dance, transforming her choreographic fictions into powerful visual experiences that bridge the technical and physical worlds.

This catalogue spans six decades of Horn’s transdisciplinary work, featuring installation views from her exhibitions and rare historical images. Born in 1944, Rebecca Horn is celebrated as one of the most influential contemporary artists globally, with appearances at documenta, the Venice Biennale, and other prestigious events. Contributions by Hendrik Folkerts, Jack Halberstam, Jana Baumann, Nancy Spector, and Timothy Baum enrich this comprehensive exploration of Horn's enduring impact on the art world.