Christian Kosmas Mayer
First Monographs
Christian Kosmas Mayer (b. 1976 in Sigmaringen, Germany; lives and works in Vienna) has created a body of work that preserves and produces narratives about historical residues and representations often on the verge of disappearance. His projects result from extensive artistic research and collaborations with specialists across various disciplines, transforming the minor, forgotten, and obsolescent into material artifacts, multi-media installations, and performances. This richly illustrated publication offers the first comprehensive overview of Mayer's practice. His collaborative and multi-faceted approach is reflected in seven commissioned essays focusing on individual key works and the artist's oeuvre. Authors from different disciplines explore the connections between technology, memory, and care in Mayer's work. The book concludes with a glossary featuring important projects from the last decade, alongside essays by Noit Banai, Timo Feldhaus, Seph Rodney, Liv Nilsson Stutz, Sarah Wade, Stephen Zepke, and an interview between Mark Dion and the artist.
