The Unnatural History Museum

Discover the captivating world of artifacts and curiosities with this exquisite hardback edition from Viktor Wynd. The pages unravel a gallery of wonders unlike anything you've ever encountered, perfectly reflecting the mystique of the contemporary Wunderkammer. Published by Prestel Publishing, this masterful collection, released on 28-02-2020, spans 200 pages filled with lavish illustrations and theatrical photographs. Explore the unique dimensions (240 x 280 mm) of creativity as you wander through whimsical stories and odd facts that make this book a must-have for collectors and curiosity enthusiasts alike. Viktor Wynd, renowned for transforming the cabinet of curiosities into a mesmerizing experience, invites you into the mind of a true connoisseur in the realms of fine art and unnatural history. The thematic chapters invite exploration of topics ranging from the beauty of skulls and masks to the fascinating worlds of monsters, fairies, and the occult. Delve into magical plants, shout-outs to dandies, and even a glimpse into the ecstatic realms of erotica. This book is a delightful treasure trove for those who appreciate the weird, the bizarre, and the historically eclectic. Whether you're a collector at heart or merely intrigued by the beauty of the unusual, this book deserves a prime spot on your shelf. Embrace the eccentric and uncover the extraordinary with Viktor Wynd's latest masterpiece that redefines the allure of curatorial collection.

Author: Viktor Wynd Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Bind: hardback
Dimensions: 240 x 280 mm
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 28-02-2020

Viktor Wynd, master of the contemporary Wunderkabinett, is back with a collection of artifacts and curiosities that are more bizarre and wonderful than ever. For over a decade, from a tiny storefront in east London, the artist Viktor Wynd has been reinventing the cabinet of curiosities for the 21st century. The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History is now one of the city's most tantalizing tourist destinations. Wynd first introduced his worldview in the book Viktor Wynd's Cabinet of Wonders, which John Waters called "an insanely delightful how-to guide...told with lunatic humor and absolute joy." In this new volume, he takes readers on a tour inside his mildly-twisted mind, delving deeper into his philosophy of collecting, and describing personal connections to the objects he treasures. Written in his trademark charismatic style, which blends whimsical stories with odd facts and obscure references, this book is filled with lavish and theatrical photographs and drawings. Loosely organized into thematic chapters, it ponders the beauty of skulls and masks; explores beasts, freaks, monsters, fairies, and mermaids; covers magical plants, hallucinogens, erotica, and dandies; and dips into the world of the occult. This might not be a book for everyone. However, it is a book everyone interested in cabinets of curiosities should have on their shelf.