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Helga Philipp: Spaces of Movement – An Exhibition of Austrian Concrete and Op-art

This comprehensive exhibition surveys the influential works of a preeminent Austrian concrete and Op-art artist.

Dive into 'Helga Philipp: Spaces of Movement', an exhibition dedicated to the pioneering Austrian artist. Discover approximately 50 key works showcasing her distinct visual language that explored perception, motion, and geometric abstraction. The presentation highlights Philipp's experimentation with mathematical principles, serial structures, and optical art across various genres, offering insights into her influential kinetic formal vocabulary.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the work of Helga Philipp, a key figure in Austrian concrete art and Op-art known for her precise, concept-driven visual language exploring perception and motion. It features around 50 important works across various genres, demonstrating her experimentation with mathematical principles and serial structures.

Curatorial context

Helga Philipp (1939–2002) is recognized as a leading representative of Austrian concrete art and Op-art. From the 1960s onwards, she cultivated a distinct and conceptually rigorous visual language that placed emphasis on perception and movement at the core of her artistic practice. Her body of work navigates the intersection of visual experience, geometric abstraction, and a kinetic formal vocabulary, characterized by explorations into mathematical principles, serial structures, and interactivity. The exhibition presents a comprehensive survey of approximately 50 of the artist’s most significant works spanning several decades. Visitors can expect to see the remarkable diversity of Philipp's output across genres including painting, drawing, print graphics, and object art, highlighting her unique approach to optical and geometric exploration.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased online. Admission to the exhibition is likely covered by general museum entry.

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Venue
Albertina
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 1, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Helga Philipp (1939–2002) is a preeminent representative of Austrian concrete art and Op-art.
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