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Viennese Actionism: A look behind the scenes of legendary actions!
Experience it in WAM from February 14th. until 27.7. the in-depth exhibition “Four Actions” on Viennese actionism in the 1960s.
Viennese Actionism: A look behind the scenes of legendary actions!
An exciting retrospective of Viennese Actionism will be presented at the Vienna Actionism Museum (WAM) from February 14th. Under the title “Four Actions,” a detailed collection of historical materials from the first half of the 1960s will be shown, providing a detailed look at the iconic performances of this avant-garde art movement for the first time. WAM director Julia Moebus-Puck emphasizes that the exhibition offers “for the first time” such comprehensive and precisely documented actions, including works by Günter Brus, Hermann Nitsch, Otto Muehl and Rudolf Schwarzkogler wieneraktionismus.at reported.
A highlight of the exhibition is Nitsch's provocative action from 1963, in which he lay in bed with a dead lamb, which led to a devastating misunderstanding and alarm to the police. The incident, documented in numerous photographs and press releases, illustrates the great public excitement and lack of understanding for the artists, who were later punished for various administrative offenses vienna.at reported. The exhibition also presents Muehl’s “Material Action No. 11, Mom and Dad” and Brus’ “Silver,” both of which are complemented by impressive photographs, sketches and reflections by the artists, giving a deep insight into the complex intention of the actions.
Insight into the artistic method
The exhibition not only reveals the performances themselves, but also illuminates the development of photography in actionism and the artists' aesthetic decisions. Below are the differences between uncropped images and those used for collages or invitations. While the photographers often did not fulfill the artistic desire for documentation, the resulting moving images contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the actions. This new method of presentation opens up exciting perspectives on the reception of this art form and promotes critical discourse about its significance in contemporary art.