Herbert Brandl

This monograph serves as an early documentation of Herbert Brandl’s work, released by Kunstraum Innsbruck in 1984. During this period, Brandl was establishing himself as a significant figure within the 'Neue Wilde' or New Wild Ones movement in Austria, a neo-expressionist shift that favored raw, gestural painting and intense emotional immediacy. The book reflects the experimental energy of the Austrian art scene in the mid-1980s, documenting a time when Brandl was moving away from traditional composition toward the highly textured, monochromatic, and abstract style that would define his later career.

The publication was designed to provide a comprehensive look at Brandl's emerging visual vocabulary, focusing on the tactile quality of his brushwork and his challenging approach to color theory. By cataloging his early contributions, the volume captures the artist’s transition from formative explorations to a more distinct, rigorous aesthetic. It was received as a vital record for observers of contemporary European painting, helping to solidify Brandl's reputation as one of the most prominent Austrian painters of his generation.