Nature meets art: parallel fictions in the Klagenfurt artist house!

Nature meets art: parallel fictions in the Klagenfurt artist house!

Goethepark 1A, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Österreich - The Kunstverein Carinthia opened the exciting exhibition "Parallel Fictions of Nature" on January 17, 2025, which can be seen in Klagenfurt until March 13. This exhibition combines eleven artists from Finland and Austria, who deal with the fascinating topic of how nature can be translated into an exhibition context. Less a realistic image is sought, but a fictional, personal approach is presented, which allows visitors to dive deeply into the topic. As reports the website of the Carinthia art association , the works of Hannah Stippl, which addresses the threat of floods, to Sophie Tiller, which interpreted the natural history books in an innovative way by giving it to earth and plants.

creative clashes with nature and man

In the exhibition, many participants set their own accents. The Finnish artist Veera Komulainen brings mythological inspiration, while Simon Goritschnig reflects humanity in her pursuit of the unknown. Sophie Dvorak also works with a minimalist perspective that takes a distant look at being human. The installation of Minna Kangasmaa is particularly remarkable, whose sound work fell to the ground after the opening and thus embodies the idea that nature creates space. The ORF Carinthia emphasizes that the curator Claudia-Maria Luenig emphasizes the process-related nature of the works to actively involve visitors in the action.

The exhibition "Renewed" by Kurt Spitaler is shown in the small gallery of the Künstlerhaus. His works consist of everyday objects that are brought into new, sometimes bizarre shapes. This second exhibition complements the overall picture and invites you to a conscious handling of what we take for granted. This opens up the opportunity to look at a fresh look at social realities and future questions. The Kunstverein opens its doors from Wednesday to Saturday and thus offers numerous opportunities to deal with these innovative perspectives of nature.