The publication dedicated to Günter Brus’ final works focuses on a series of watercolors created between 2020 and 2023, during the COVID-19 lockdowns, which marked a particularly intense and profound expression of his artistic practice.

These works, first presented in a public institution, represent a shift in Brus' artistic approach: moving away from the radical and often provocative forms of his earlier Aktionism period, these watercolors feature a surreal and introspective visual language.

The watercolor series is characterized by a remarkable vibrancy, conveying emotional depth. It depicts enigmatic architectures, eerie creatures, and precarious states of self, reflecting a deep engagement with existential themes such as loneliness, fear, death, and human fragility. These images transport the viewer into a world of dark, dreamlike fantasy, offering an intimate and personal glimpse into Brus' final creative years.Despite their surreal quality, the works exhibit a playful inventiveness, visible in the intricate, often hallucinatory scenes and the vivid application of color. These paintings serve as a powerful reflection on human existence, inner conflict, and the existential confrontation with one's own fears and reality. They stand as a moving testament to the final years of a great artist and his undiminished creative energy.The publication provides an extensive insight into these previously unpublished works, allowing us to experience the intense and often haunting beauty Günter Brus captured in his last watercolors.