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Robert Jurak's 'Metall | Holz | Stein | Farbe' Art Exhibition at Alte Schmiede, Vienna

Explore Jurak's distinctive blend of sculptures and paintings inspired by his Slovenian heritage and the Pannonian region.

Delve into Robert Jurak's 'Metall | Holz | Stein | Farbe' exhibition, a permanent showcase at Alte Schmiede, Vienna. This display explores the artist's profound connection to his Slovenian heritage through a unique blend of sculptures and paintings. Jurak's work juxtaposes themes like socialist monuments and fossilized skeletons with the vibrant colors of the Mur river, presented with a compelling mix of geometric precision and abstract fluidity.

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This exhibition showcases the work of artist Robert Jurak, exploring themes related to socialist monuments, fossil skeletons, and the colors of the Mur river through his sculptures and paintings. Jurak's art combines geometric objectivity with painterly dissolution.

Curatorial context

Robert Jurak's exhibition "Metall | Holz | Stein | Farbe" delves into the artist's deep connection to his Slovenian roots, particularly the region of Pannonia. His work is characterized by a unique blend of materials and themes, juxtaposing socialist monuments and fossilized fish skeletons with the vibrant colors of the Mur river. Jurak, a trained locksmith, sculptor, and painter, approaches his subjects with a dual perspective: his metal works often present geometric objectivity, while his paintings tend to dissolve these forms into more abstract expressions. Since beginning his artistic activity in 1995, Jurak has held numerous exhibitions and participated in land art projects across Slovenia and neighboring countries, with his works acquired by public museums and private collections.

Admission and ticket notes

The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this exhibition. It is presented as a permanent exhibition at Alte Schmiede, suggesting general museum admission policies may apply. Visitors are directed to the museum's website for further details, but no direct booking or pricing is mentioned here for this specific exhibition. The provided address is Schönlaterngasse 9, 1010 Wien. The vernissage was on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 5:30 PM, with a welcome by Walter Famler and an opening by Ksenija Škrilec, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia. A catalog was published by bahoe art books. The exhibition is described as permanent ('dauerausstellung').

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Venue
Alte Schmiede
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Exhibition schedule
From Sep 23, 2020
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The exhibition features works by Robert Jurak, a Slovenian artist born in 1967, known for his work as a locksmith, sculptor, and painter.
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