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Exhibition Tour
Fantastic Surrealists

Video

Curator:
Sandro Droschl

Texts:
Sandro Droschl
Jan Tappe

Translation:
Greg Bond

Camera & Sound:
kun​st​-doku​men​ta​tion​.com, Manuel Carreon Lopez

Editing:
Kevin Ferdinandus

Artists

Participating artists

Eva Aeppli

*1925 Zofingen, †2015 Honfleur

Solo (et al.): Centre Pompidou, Metz (2022), Kunstmuseum Solothurn (20162015, 1994), Museum Tinguely, Basel (2015, 2009 – 2008), Espace Jean Tinguely, Freiburg (FR) (2017), Ausstellungshaus Spoerri, Hadersdorf am Kamp (2010), Städtische Galerie Ravensburg (2006), Freitagsgalerie Imhof, Solothurn (2004, 1994, 1979), Garden of the Zodiac Old Market, Omaha (2003), Fondazione Il Giardino di Daniel Spoerri, Seggiano (2001), Galerie Samy Kinge, Paris (1998), Kunsthalle Burgdorf (1996), Bundeskunsthalle, Bonn (1994), Moderna Museet, Stockholm (1993, 1968), Galerie Beaubourg, Paris (1991), Galerie Littmann, Basel (1990, 1986, 1985), Galerie des Bastions, Geneva (1986), Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris (1976), Galerie Alexander Iolas, Paris (1975), Helmhaus Zurich (1974), Gimpel & Weitzenhoffer Gallery, New York (1973), Hanover Gallery, London (1972), Galerie Renée Ziegler, Zurich (1971), Kammerkunsthalle Bern (1971), Karl Ernst Osthaus Museum, Hagen (1971), Kunsthalle Nuremberg (1970), Galerie Schmela, Düsseldorf (1969), Galerie J, Paris (1965), Galerie Iris Clert, Paris (1959); Shows (et al.): Aargauer Kunsthaus, Aarau (2021), Museum Tinguely, Basel (20212020), Galerie Michael Haas, Berlin (2019), Bundeskunsthalle, Bonn (2014), Kunstmuseum Luzern (2013), Grimaldi Forum, Monaco (2012),Museum Tanguely, Basel (2012, 2011, 2009), Kunstmuseum Bern (2010), Centre Pompidou, Paris (2009, 1990), Kunstmuseum Solothurn (2006, 2002, 1998, 1991, 1985), Tate Liverpool (2004), Moderna Museet, Stockholm (2004), Helmhaus Zurich (1996), Museum Ludwig, Cologne (1995), Galerie Martin Krebs, Bern (1991), Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich (1991), Museum moderner Kunst, Vienna (1990), Museé cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne (1989), Galerie Littman, Basel (1984), Kunsthaus Zurich (1980), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1977), Tel Aviv Museum of Art (1973), George Staempfli Gallery, New York (1960)

Arik Brauer

*1929 Vienna, †2021 Vienna

Solo (et al.): Kunsthalle Erfurt (2019), Jewish Museum, Vienna (2014), Leopold Museum, Vienna (20142015), Galerie Linzergasse-Weihergut, Salzburg (2014, 1991), Dom Museum, Vienna (2009), Kunsthaus, Vienna (2004), Schloss Burgau, Styria (1997), Galerie Georges & Lesaar, Dusseldorf (1991), Jack Rutberg Fine Arts, Los Angeles (1989), Galerie Rolandseck, Bonn (1986), Goldman’s Art Gallery, Haifa (1980), Jewish Museum, New York (19791978), Aberbach Fine Art, London (1977), Galerie Octave Negru, Paris (1977), Aoki Gallery, Tokyo (1976), Belvedere, Vienna (1976), Albertina, Vienna (1974), Marlborough Galerie, Zurich (1973), Galerie Ketterer, Munich (1966), Galerie Flinker, Paris (1964), Galerie Raymond Cordier, Paris (1961); Shows (et al.): Belvedere, Vienna (2008), Jewish Museum, Vienna (2006), Galerie BKC, Brno (2003), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1990), Albertina, Vienna (1989), Mauthausen Memorial (1985), exhibition Viennese School of Phantastic Realism“, Tokyo, Kobe, Nagoya (1972), Kestner Gesellschaft, Hannover (1965), exhibition Viennese School of Phantastic Realism“, Leverkusen, Frankfurt, Kassel, Pforzheim (1965), Biennale São Paulo (1963), Trigon, Graz (1963)

Walter Behrens

*1911 Las Palmas, † 1999 Vienna

Solo (et al.): Galerie Basilisk, Vienna (1970)

Ernst Fuchs

*1930 Vienna, †2015 Vienna

Solo (et al.): Schloss Straßburg, Gurk (2011), Fabrik der Künste, Hamburg (2011), Domgalerie, Vienna (2010), Sammlung Infeld, Vienna (2009), Kunsthaus Köflach (2009), Galerie Anzbach, Vienna (2007), Galerie 10, Vienna (2007), Jewish Museum, Vienna (2006), Kunsthalle, Vienna (2006), Tretyakov Gallery, Moskow (2001), St. Jakobus Kirche, Thal (1994), Russian Museum, St. Petersburg (1993), Ernst Fuchs Museum, Vienna (1988), Museum of Cultural History, Osnabrück (1981), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1969), Albertina, Vienna (1968), Kestner Gesellschaft, Hannover (1964); Shows (et al.): Albertina modern , Vienna (2020), Stadtgalerie Klagenfurt (2011), Belvedere, Vienna (2008), Jewish Museum, Vienna (20062007), Sammlung Essl, Klosterneuburg (2005), Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna (2004), Galerie BKC, Brno (2003), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1990), Albertina, Vienna (1989), exhibition Viennese School of Phantastic Realism“, Tokyo, Kobe, Nagoya (1972), Biennale São Paulo (1969), Kestner Gesellschaft, Hannover (1965), exhibition Viennese School of Phantastic Realism, Leverkusen, Frankfurt, Kassel, Pforzheim (1965), Biennale São Paulo (1963), Trigon, Graz (1963), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1962), Salon Comparaisons, Paris (1962), Artists House, Jerusalem (1957), Art Club, Turin (1949)

Rudolf Hausner

*1914 Vienna, †1995 Vienna

Solo (et al.): Museum Würth, Künzelsau (2015), Galerie Huber, Offenbach am Main (1994), Historical Museum, Vienna (1994), Upper Belvedere, Vienna (19891990), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1980), Galerie Brusberg, Hannover (1975), Galerie Welz, Salzburg (1970), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1952), Art Club, Vienna (1947); Shows (et al.): Belvedere, Vienna (2022, 2008), Galerie BKC, Brno (2003), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1990), Albertina, Vienna (1989), Stedelijk Museum, Mechelen (1987), Europalia, Brussels (1987), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1984), Neue Galerie, Linz (1984), Museum am Ostwall, Dortmund (1979), Residenzgalerie, Salzburg (1972), exhibition Viennese School of Phantastic Realism“, Tokyo, Kobe, Nagoya (1972), Tel Aviv Museum (1969), Haus der Kunst, Munich (1967), Kestner Gesellschaft, Hannover (1965), exhibition Viennese School of Phantastic Realism“, Leverkusen, Frankfurt, Kassel, Pforzheim (1965), Biennale São Paulo (1965), Trigon, Graz (1963), Biennale São Paulo (1963), Moderna Galerija Ljubljana (1962), Biennale Tokyo (1961), Palais des Beaux Arts, Brussels (1961), Documenta II, Kassel (1959), Upper Belvedere, Vienna (1959), Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam (1956), Secession, Vienna (1956), Künstlerhaus Salzburg (1950)

Wolfgang Hutter

*1928 Vienna, †2014 Vienna

Solo (et al.): Infeld Haus der Kultur, Halbturn (2005), Egon Schiele Museum, Tulln (2003) Ausstellungszentrum Heiligenkreuz, Vienna (1996), Galerie der Stadt Traun (19901989), Galerie Academia, Salzburg (1973), Galerie La Medusa, Rome (1956); Shows (et al.): Belvedere, Vienna (2008), Galerie BKC, Brno (2003), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1990), Albertina, Vienna (1989), Stedelijk Museum, Mechelen (1987), Retretti Art Centre, Finnland (1987), mumok – Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig, Vienna (1985),Travelling exhibition Austrian Avant-Garde after 45“,Milano, Ferrara, Bolzano, Rome, Geneva (1985), Museum am Ostwall, Dortmund (1979), Residenzgalerie, Salzburg (1972), exhibition Viennese School of Phantastic Realism“, Tokyo, Kobe, Nagoya (1972), Tel Aviv Museum (1969), Secession, Vienna (1967), Neue Galerie am Landesmuseum Joanneum, Graz (1965), Kestner Gesellschaft, Hannover (1965), exhibition Viennese School of Phantastic Realism“, Leverkusen, Frankfurt, Kassel, Pforzheim (1965), Trigon, Graz (1963), Biennale São Paulo (1963), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1962), Neue Galerie, Linz (1962), Salon de Comparaisons, Paris (1962), Biennale Tokyo (1961), Palais des Beaux Arts, Brussels (1961), Arts Council Gallery, London (1960), Documenta II, Kassel (1959), Upper Belvedere, Vienna (1959), Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam (1956), Secession, Vienna (1956), Biennale di Venezia, Venice (1954), Triennale Milano (1954), Biennale São Paulo (1953), Carnegie International, Pittsburgh (1950, 1952), Secession, Vienna (1950), Art Club, Torino (1949), Art Club, Milano (1949), Art Club, Rome (1949), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1947)

Helmut Leherb

*1933 Vienna, †1997 Vienna

Solo (et al.): Palais Pallfy, Vienna (2017), Bajuvaria, Vienna (1993), Galleria Viotti, Torino (1983, 1971, 1969, 1967), Arcade, Paris (1973), Galleria Gian Ferrari, Milano (1972), Galerie 10, Vienna (1971, 1968), Aoki Galerie, Tokyo (1971), Galerie Lambert, Geneva (1971), Galerie Mokum, Amsterdam (1969),Garden Gallery, Los Angeles (1968), Galerie George Barry, Saint Tropez (1968), Galleria Il Cavalletto, Brescia (1968), Galerie Mona Lisa, Paris (1967), House of Culture, Warsaw (1967), House of Art, Brno (1966), Galleria la Medusa, Rome (1965), Galerie Isy Brachot, Brussels (1964), Galerie de Marignan, Paris (1964), Galerie C.A.W., Antwerpen (1962), Galerie de la Madeleine, Brussels (1962), Munakata Gallery, New York (1962), Galerie Willy Verkauf, Vienna (1960), Galerie Pro-Arte, Paris (1957), Galerie Wolfrum, Vienna (1957), La petit Tristesse, Vienna (1955); Shows (et al.): Biennale Internationale della Grafica, Florence (1968), Triennale Art Public, Namur (1966), Musee d’Art Moderne, Paris (1965), Salon des Comparaisons, Paris (1965), Galerie Mokum, Amsterdam (1965), Biennale di Venezia, Venice (1964), Salon d’Automne, Paris (1963), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1962), Oberes Belvedere, Vienna (1959), Galerie Wolfrum, Vienna (1957)

Anton Lehmden

*1929 Nitra, Slovakia, †2018 Vienna

Solo (et al.): Istanbul (2008), Burgenländische Landesgalerie, Eisenstadt (2004), Schloss Hartberg (2003), Burgenländische Landesgalerie (2000), Schloss Deutschkreutz (2014, 200019851975,1967), Vienna (1984), Nuremberg (1978), Rome (1975), Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Bonn (1971), Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg (1971), Warsaw (1967), Rome (1965), Institut Autrichien, Paris (1963), Philadelphia (1963), Paris (1963), Istanbul (1962), Vienna (1961), Art Club, Torino (1949); Shows (et al.): Belvedere, Vienna (2023, 2021, 2008), Landesgalerie Niederösterreich, Krems (2022÷2021), Albertina, Vienna (2020), Infeld Haus der Kultur, Halbturn (2017), mumok – Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig, Vienna (2017÷16), Fabrik der Künste, Hamburg (2013), Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, Innsbruck (2012), Essl Museum, Klosterneuburg (2006), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1990, 1984), Albertina, Vienna (1989), Neue Galerie, Linz (1984), Städtische Galerie Lienz (1976), exhibition Wiener Schule des Phantastischen Realismus“, Tokio, Kobe, Nagoya (1972), Premio del Fiorino, Firenze (1967), Ie Biennale Internationale de la Gravure , Krakow (1966), 8. Biennale Sao Paolo (1965), Kestner Gesellschaft, Hannover (1965), exhibition Viennese School of Phantastic Realism“, Leverkusen, Frankfurt, Kassel, Pforzheim (1965), Biennale São Paulo (1963), Trigon, Graz (1963), Musée d’Art Moderne de la ville de Paris (1962), Biennale de Paris (1961), Upper Belvedere, Vienna (1959), International Art Exhibition, Montevideo (1958), exhibition Art from Austria“, Amsterdam, Eindhofen, Bern, St. Gallen, Dusseldorf (1956÷57), Premio Lissone, Lissone (1955), Biennale di Venezia, Venice (1954, 1950), Biennale São Paulo (1953), Secession, Vienna (1952), Neue Galerie, Linz (1949), Art Club, Vienna, Graz (1948), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1947)

Kurt Regschek

*1923 Vienna, †2005 Vienna

Solo (et al.): Schloss Pötzleinsdorf, Vienna (2005), Schloss Greillenstein (1999), Constanze Mayr Ilko, Salzburg (1997), Galerie am Salzgries, Vienna (1996), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1993), Galerie Kühl, Hannover (1986), Galerie Salis, Salzburg (1982), Galerie Schwarzer, Vienna (1978), Gallery Findlay, New York (1975), Galeria Viotti, Torino (1974), Galerie Gurlitt, München (1971), Galerie Baukunst, Köln (1970), Galerie Basilisk, Wien (1966), Galerie Fuchs, Wien (1959); Shows (et al.): Schloss Mattsee (2006), Stift Dürnstein (2002), Galerie Prisma, Vienna (1998), Galerie Baukunst, Cologne (1990), Galerie Norbert Blaeser, Dusseldorf (1989), Palais Fanto, Vienna (1987), Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien, Vienna (1980), Stadtmuseum St. Pölten (1979), Galerie an der Düssel, Düsseldorf (1977), Galerie Schwarzer, Vienna (1975), Galerie Kühl, Hannover (1971), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1968)

Curt Stenvert

*1920 Vienna, † 1992 Cologne

Solo (et al.): Galerie Bugdahn, Dusseldorf (2015), Aurel Scheibler, Berlin (2014), Belvedere, Vienna (2011), Kunstverein Ingolstadt (1998), Städtische Galerie Erlangen (1997), Galerie Rath, Cologne (1988), Leopold-Hoesch-Museum, Duren (1984), Museum Harlekin Art, Wiesbaden (1979), Hessisches Landesmuseum, Darmstadt (1979), Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg (1979), Österreichische Galerie Belvedere, Vienna (1975), Modern Art Galerie, Vienna (1972), Galerie Rasser, Basel (1971), Städtische Galerie Schloss Oberhausen (1971), Galerie Würthle, Vienna (1971), Franz Hals Museum, Haarlem (1970), Museum voor Moderne Kunst, Arnheim (1970), Galerie La Chiocciola, Padua (1968), Galerie Jacqueline Ranson, Paris (1967), Galerie Le Zodiaque, Brussels (1966), Galerie Nächst St. Stephan, Vienna (1965), Galerie Werner & Katz, Berlin (1965), Galerie Niepel, Dusseldorf (1965), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1963); Shows (et al.): Aurel Scheibler, Berlin (2019, 2012), Museum Ludwig, Budapest (2019), Städtische Galerie Delmenhorst (2013), Lower Belvedere, Vienna (2008), Cornelimünster, Aachen (2006), Städtische Galerie Erlangen (1997), Städtische Galerie Schloss Oberhausen (1992), Kunsthalle Bremen (1988), Albertina, Vienna (1988), Rupertinum, Salzburg (1985), Wilhelm Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg (1985, 1978), Museum Moderner Kunst, Vienna (1984), BAWAG Foundation, Vienna (1984), Kunsthalle Recklinghausen (1982, 1965), Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, Innsbruck (1982), Städtische Museen Freiburg im Breisgau (1979), Von der Heydt-Museum, Wuppertal (1971), 2. Biennale internazionale d’arte, Lignano (1970), Neue Galerie am Landesmuseum Joanneum, Graz (1970), Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh (1967), Künstlerhaus, Vienna (1966, 1947), Biennale di Venezia, Venice (1966), Neue Galerie, Linz (1965, 1949), Museum des 20.Jahrhunderts, Vienna (1964), Art Club, Vienna (1950, 1948), Art Club, Torino (1949), Art Club, Graz (1948), Galleria Athena, Rome (1947)

More contributions

Diedrich Diederichsen
Vortrag 

Video

On the basis of his contribution to the publication, conceived against the backdrop of Poledna’s film produced in Los Angeles in the summer of 2024 especially for the exhibition at HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark, Diederichsen will discuss and present Mathias Poledna’s artistic career with references to music and art history as well as pop culture.

Diedrich Diederichsen

Karel Císař
Lecture 

Video

In this lecture, Císař will explore Mathias Poledna’s career and artistic practice against the backdrop of the current exhibition, which can also be understood as a kind of retrospective. 

Karel Císař – Lecture

Mathias Poledna
Exhibition Tour 

Slide show

Mathias Poledna has created a complex, multi-layered body of work in which films, expansive installations and architectural interventions are in constant dialog with each other, where independent series of works, found objects and ephemeral materials all condense to form a singular artistic language. Central to his practice are questions of modernity, cultural memory and the visual imaginary in art and popular culture.

Ausstellungsrundgang Mathias Poledna

Performance Total Romance: Partial Repair
Isabel Lewis, Dirk Bell with vocalist, performer and artist Rupert Enticknap and performer and pole dancer Yann Slattery 

Video

The performance Total Romance: Partial Repair is the centerpiece of Isabel Lewis and Dirk Bell’s joint exhibition Ever/​Repair at HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark, and is performed by four performers. In… 

Performance Total Romance: Partial Repair Isabel Lewis, Dirk Bell with vocalist, performer and artist Rupert Enticknap and performer and pole dancer Yann Slattery