Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928–2000,) pseudonym Friedensreich Regentag Dunkelbunt Hundertwasser, was an Austrian artist, architect, and environmentalist known for his vibrant, organic designs that rejected straight lines and embraced nature. His influence extended to applied arts, designing stamps, flags, and posters. His commitment to environmentalism led him to New Zealand, where he lived in harmony with nature until his passing.
Born in Vienna, he developed an early passion for art and briefly attended the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna before extensive travels shaped his unique artistic vision.
Hundertwasser gained recognition in the 1950s with his colorful, spiraling paintings and later expanded into architecture, designing whimsical, eco-friendly buildings such as Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna and Waldspirale in Germany. His architectural philosophy emphasized harmony between humans and nature, incorporating rooftop gardens, uneven floors, and tree tenants—trees growing from windows.
Beyond visual arts, he was also a writer and thinker. His Mouldiness Manifesto Against Rationalism in Architecture (1958) challenged conventional architectural norms, advocating individuality and organic forms. He also published The Grammar of Seeing (1957,) exploring his artistic theories.
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When we dream alone it is only a dream, but when many dream together it is the beginning of a new reality.
—Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Topics: Dreams, Reality
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