Erwin Wurm rose to become one of the biggest stars of contemporary art in the 1980s. Humor, pop, self-irony, and social criticism merge into an internationally sought-after total work of art. Based on key works selected by Wurm himself for this book, Rainer Metzger guides us through his life and work: from the still largely unknown early works to the "One Minute Sculptures," which mark his rise in the global art scene, and on to socially critical pieces like "Car Big" and most recently "Icons." Wurm's work extends far beyond the art world, as he has not only influenced pop culture and fashion photography but has also invited a new and broader audience to engage with contemporary art.