VALIE EXPORT & Ketty La Rocca Exhibition: Body Sign at Thaddaeus Ropac Salzburg

This exhibition brings together the work of pioneering artists VALIE EXPORT and Ketty La Rocca, focusing on their conceptual explorations of the body as a signifier. Visitors can expect an immersive look at how both artists utilized performance, photography, and mixed media to challenge traditional representations of the female form and communication.

VALIE EXPORT and Ketty La Rocca are two of the most influential figures in the history of conceptual and performance art, both deeply invested in the semiotics of the body. By positioning the body as a site of political, linguistic, and social struggle, they transformed how we perceive identity and communication in art. This exhibition showcases key works that underscore their shared interest in the body's capacity to act as a sign, transcending passive representation to become an active, communicative subject. Throughout their careers, both artists explored the intersection of language, photography, and the physical form. Their works often dissect the ways cultural codes are inscribed upon the body, inviting viewers to question these structures. By featuring a curated selection of their seminal pieces at the Thaddaeus Ropac gallery in Salzburg, the exhibition offers a rare opportunity to compare their distinct yet complementary methodologies in tackling themes of femininity, autonomy, and non-verbal expression.

Admission to the exhibition at Thaddaeus Ropac, Salzburg Villa Kast is open to the public; please refer to the gallery's website for any potential visitor requirements or contact information if planning a group visit or special inquiry.