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Nothing Exhibition: Contemporary Conceptual Art at art bv Berchtoldvilla

A collaborative group project exploring philosophy and existence through diverse interdisciplinary artworks.

This unique group exhibition at art bv Berchtoldvilla brings together 38 artists to investigate the profound concept of nothingness. Visitors can engage with diverse conceptual and contemporary artworks that span various media and philosophical interpretations. The interdisciplinary project is enhanced by performative actions and an academic symposium examining the boundary between void and being.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition presents an artistic and philosophical investigation into the concept of 'nothing' and its complex relationship with existence. Featuring contributions from 38 artists, the exhibition transforms the entire space of the art bv Berchtoldvilla into an immersive dialogue between diverse artistic positions.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Nothing' serves as an artistic and philosophical inquiry into one of the most fundamental concepts of human thought. By bringing together the work of 38 artists across the entire art bv Berchtoldvilla space, the project explores the interplay between void and existence, transcending traditional boundaries through various media and interpretations. Beyond the primary visual exhibition, the programme includes an interdisciplinary symposium titled 'Between Nothing and Being,' which hosts contributions from experts in philosophy, religion, and quantum physics to deepen the conceptual framework. Furthermore, the exhibition is enriched by musical and performative actions, such as 'Twelve Positions on Musical Nothing,' which apply the central theme to instrumental theatre and sound, offering visitors multiple entry points into this profound subject.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission to the exhibition and the associated symposium is free. For the symposium, registration via email to [email protected] is required due to limited capacity.

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Venue
art bv Berchtoldvilla
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 4, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features works by 38 artists including Karin Angerer, Christine Bandmann, Herwig Bayerl, Helmar Matthias Bazinger, Anette Bley, Jutta Blühberger, Lena Bosch, Jutta Brunsteiner, Jutta Duschl, Constanze Gugg, Harald Herkner, Marion C. Hoepflinger, Werner Hölzl, Andra Ilie, Sebastian A.F. Jensen, Wolfgang Kropfitsch, Andrea Lacher-Bryk, Johanna Merlingen, Gerhard Jakob Mikysek, Aleardo Moretuzzo, Anke Neubacher, Ruth Neureiter, Gabriele Oberleitner, Anna Ottmann, Susanne Plischke, Christiane Pott, Marietta Prammer, Paul Raas, Ira Repey, Wolfgang Richter, Christina Salamon, Maite Schmidt, Helene Maria Schorn, Andreas Strasser, Reinhard Wieser, Karin Wimmeder, Dara Zindovic, and Gloria Zoitl. Curated by Paul Raas and Andrea Lacher-Bryk.
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