Gespräche mit Bernd Zimmer

Published by Prestel in 2008, Gespräche mit Bernd Zimmer offers an intimate look into the artistic philosophy of German painter Bernd Zimmer. The book is structured around dialogues conducted by the art critic and historian Walter Grasskamp, providing a deep dive into the evolution of Zimmer's work, which is closely associated with the 'Neue Wilde' movement that emerged in Berlin during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The publication captures the shift in Zimmer's practice from his early, energetic figurative expressionism toward his later, more contemplative landscape paintings. Grasskamp’s approach prioritizes the artist’s own voice, allowing Zimmer to articulate his relationship with nature and the technical challenges of his expansive canvases. The book was well-received by scholars and collectors of contemporary German art for its scholarly rigor and for documenting the intellectual trajectory of a key figure in late 20th-century European painting.