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Curatorial Narrative In the context of early 20th-century avant-garde production, Adolf Wlfli’s “Riesen=Stadt, Waaben=Hall” (1917) assumes a pivotal position within the artist’s oeuvre, exemplifying his unique synthesis of modernist and visionary tendencies. Characterized by fine brushwork and an exuberant palette that includes bright orange, yellow, green, blue, white, and black, this work embodies Wlfli’s distinctive approach to abstraction. By eschewing representational content, the artist cultivates a realm of abstract forms that oscillate between figural suggestiveness and pure atmospheric presence. When enlarged to its actual dimensions of 58×44 inches, “Riesen=Stadt, Waaben=Hall” exhibits a complex spatial rhythm, with various planes and axes intersecting in a harmonious yet dynamic arrangement. The chromatic structure, initially perceived as a vibrant, pulsating entity, gradually reveals itself as a nuanced interplay betwe