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Angel, Angel: A Major International Exhibition on Contemporary Art at Galerie Rudolfinum

This exhibition presented 93 works by 47 artists, exploring multifaceted interpretations of the angel motif.

The 'Angel, Angel' exhibition showcased a substantial collection of contemporary international artworks at Galerie Rudolfinum, centered around the enduring theme of angels. Originally from Kunsthalle Wien, this adapted presentation featured 93 works by 47 artists. It notably marked the debut presentation for many participating artists within the Czech Republic, offering a deep dive into modern interpretations of this classic motif.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, first shown at Kunsthalle Wien, was adapted for Galerie Rudolfinum and presented a large collection of contemporary international artworks focusing on the theme of angels. It marked the first presentation of many exhibiting artists in the Czech Republic.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Angel, Angel' was a significant presentation of 47 mostly contemporary international artists, featuring 93 works. Originally conceived for and first shown at Kunsthalle Wien from June 11 to September 7, 1997, a modified version was subsequently presented at Galerie Rudolfinum from October 24, 1997, to January 11, 1998. This exhibition provided a platform for many of the participating artists to exhibit their work in the Czech Republic for the first time. Organized jointly by Galerie Rudolfinum and Kunsthalle Wien, the exhibition was curated by Cathrin Pichler and aimed to explore multifaceted interpretations of the angel motif in contemporary art.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to the exhibition was voluntary. Last entry was strictly 30 minutes before closing time. The gallery was open Tuesday-Sunday and Thursday, but specific opening hours were listed as CLOSED, suggesting this was a past exhibition with no current public access or ticketing information available. The address provided is Alšovo nábřeží 12, 110 00 Prague 1.

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Venue
Galerie Rudolfinum
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Exhibition schedule
From Oct 24, 1997
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Featuring works by Rita Ackermann, Franz Artenjak, Bizhan Bassiri, Christian Boltanski, Jean-Pierre Bertrand, Richard Billingham, Veronika Bromová, Sophie Calle, Mary Carlson, Helen Chadwick, Judy Fox, Gautel & Karaindros, Nan Goldin, Franz Graf, Alexis Hall, Mona Hatoum, Birgit Jürgenssen, Mike Kelley, Yves Klein, Maria Klonaris & Katerina Thomadaki, Elke Krystufek, Inez van Lamsweerde, Greer Lankton, Ingeborg Lüscher, Robert Mapplethorpe, Anette Messager, Bruce Nauman, Tony Oursler, Susie Parker, Javier Peréz, Raymond Pettibon, Thomas Ruff, Eva Schlegel, Beverly Semmes, Jim Shaw, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman, Nicholas Sinclair, Kiki Smith, Nancy Spero, Rosemarie Trockel, Franz West, Hermione Wiltshire, David Wojnarowicz, and Francesca Woodman.
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