Marion Eichmann (Bilingual edition): Sight.Seeing Bundestag

Marion Eichmann created paper art and collages documenting the everyday life of the German Parliament. She spent weeks in the Reichstag building and parliamentary buildings, observing the machinery that keeps democracy running. The series of over 80 papercuts provides a unique insight into her creative process.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Marion Eichmann, renowned for her captivating paper art and collages, dedicated an extensive period of time to exploring the depths of the Reichstag building and the surrounding parliamentary structures. Her journey extended beyond mere visits to the plenary chamber, the floor reserved for parliamentary groups, and the committee rooms, as she delved into the heart of this intricate machinery that sustains the beating heart of democracy. With a keen eye for detail, Eichmann observed the everyday life unfolding in corridors, canteens, libraries, and connecting tunnels, capturing the essence of a highly complex system that operates largely unnoticed by the public. Her focus ranged from the iconic facades and settings familiar to everyone to the rarely visible workspaces, devices, and often-overlooked details that contribute to the seamless daily operation of Parliament. This captivating series, consisting of over 80 meticulously crafted papercuts, was created as part of a commissioned project by the German Bundestag. Through its entirety, this volume offers a profound insight into the artist's creative process and working method, shedding light on the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail that go into her remarkable works.

Weight: 960g
Dimension: 290 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775752275