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Daniel Pešta: Levitation – A Modern Art Exhibition at Museum of Modern Art Osnabrück

Experience Pešta's diverse works, from paintings to video art, exploring profound themes in dialogue with historical figures.

Explore 'Daniel Pešta: Levitation,' a unique exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art Osnabrück. This showcase features Pešta's compelling paintings, spatial objects, and video art, thoughtfully integrated into the museum's design. The project engages in a dialogue with Felix Nussbaum and Daniel Libeskind, exploring themes such as collective conscience, injustice, and technology's influence. Visitors can discover a multifaceted artistic experience.

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Exhibition summary

An authorial exhibition by Czech artist Daniel Pešta, titled 'Levitation', presented at the Felix-Nussbaum-Haus / Museum of Modern Art Osnabrück. The exhibition features a diverse range of works including paintings, spatial objects, video art, and conceptual creations, engaging in a dialogue with Felix Nussbaum and architect Daniel Libeskind.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Daniel Pešta: Levitation', held from September 17 to November 27, 2011, at the Felix-Nussbaum-Haus / Museum of Modern Art Osnabrück, showcases the multifaceted work of Czech artist Daniel Pešta. The exhibition spans paintings, spatial and suspended objects, video art, and conceptual creations, thoughtfully integrated into both the historical and new premises of the museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind. Pešta's project is conceived as a 'three-way dialogue,' engaging not only with the museum's namesake, Jewish painter Felix Nussbaum, but also with architect Daniel Libeskind. The exhibition delves into profound themes common to both Pešta and Nussbaum, such as collective conscience, injustice, crime, the abuse of power, and the rise of totalitarian trends. Pešta also touches upon contemporary issues like the misuse of scientific discoveries, genetic manipulation, the individual's place in a globalized information system, and the potential ascendancy of technology over humanity. The concept is rigorously designed for the given space, merging with its genius loci, and includes significant works such as large pictures (Angel for Felix Nussbaum, Piety and Meat) and a spatial installation of embossed faces titled 'Levitation'. A neon work on the building's front elevation serves as a link between the old and new parts of the museum.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding ticketing and admission is not explicitly detailed on this page, beyond the exhibition dates and location within the Museum of Modern Art Osnabrück. Visitors are directed to the museum's website for further details, but specific exhibition ticket policies are not provided here.

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MuMo - Museum Montanelli
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Exhibition schedule
From Sep 17, 2011
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Featuring works by Czech artist Daniel Pešta, in dialogue with Felix Nussbaum and Daniel Libeskind.
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