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Kurt Schwitters

Designer: Kurt Schwitters

Kurt Schwitters was a German artist, designer, and writer known for his work within the Dadaism movement and his collage work. He produced paintings, collages, sound pieces, sculpture and installation works, as well as journalism, criticism, poetry and short stories.

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Artefacts Featuring the Work of Kurt Schwitters

Schwitters Miro Arp, Dieter Buchhart, 2016
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Schwitters Miro Arp, Dieter Buchhart, 2016

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Kurt Schwitters, Joan Miro, Hans Arp
  • Year: 2016
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Kurt Schwitters, Stadtische Kunsthalle, Dusseldorf, 1971 Designed by Walter Breker
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Kurt Schwitters, Stadtische Kunsthalle, Dusseldorf, 1971 Designed by Walter Breker

  • Format: Exhibition Catalogue
  • Designer/s: Walter Breker (Catalogue Design)
  • Year: 1971
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Kurt Schwitters, Typographie und Werbegestaltung, 1990
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Kurt Schwitters, Typographie und Werbegestaltung, 1990

  • Format: Book
  • Designer/s: Kurt Schwitters
  • Year: 1990
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