Markus Raetz

Published in 1979 by the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, this monograph serves as a significant record of the Swiss artist Markus Raetz’s early career. The volume was produced in conjunction with an exhibition at the museum, capturing a period when Raetz was becoming increasingly recognized for his conceptual approach to drawing, sculpture, and perception. It functions as both a catalogue and a theoretical document of his exploration into how the viewer’s physical position influences the interpretation of visual form.

The design of the book reflects the minimalist and rigorous curatorial standards of the Stedelijk Museum during the 1970s. By compiling a comprehensive overview of his works, the publication helped solidify Raetz’s reputation as a pioneer of optical and kinetic art. Critics at the time praised the book for its clarity in documenting Raetz’s complex experiments with light, shadow, and anamorphic perspectives, marking it as an essential resource for understanding his artistic evolution.