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HOMO FABER: A Krüger&Pardeller Installation at Belvedere Exploring Human Action and Art

This immersive sound installation delves into the philosophical ideas of 'man the maker' through unique artistic dialogue.

The HOMO FABER installation at Belvedere presents a compelling examination of 'homo faber' – man the maker – as conceptualized by Hannah Arendt. Artists Krüger&Pardeller created this audio and stage-like setting to explore human action and the role of artists. Discover the interplay of historical sound documents, contemporary text, and a unique sound composition in this thought-provoking contemporary art experience. The exhibition critically engages with cultural theory and the philosophy behind creation.

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The installation HOMO FABER by Krüger&Pardeller delved into Hannah Arendt's concept of 'homo faber' (man the maker), examining human action and the role of artists in creating new artifacts. It featured an audio installation within a stage-like setting, juxtaposing passages from Fritz Wotruba's historical sound documents on sculpture making with a text by the artist duo, and including a sound work by Daniel Riegler.

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The installation HOMO FABER, created by the artist duo Krüger&Pardeller, critically examines the concept of 'homo faber'—man the maker—as introduced in Hannah Arendt's book 'The Human Condition'. The exhibition focuses on human action and the significant role of artists as creators of new artifacts. Central to the installation is the exploration of language as a key connector of human actions. The work is presented in a setting designed to evoke a stage, creating an immersive audio experience. It features passages from historical sound documents by the Austrian sculptor Fritz Wotruba, specifically addressing the process of sculpture creation. These are juxtaposed, both conceptually and spatially, with a text composed by the artist duo Krüger&Pardeller. The third component is a sound composition by the composer Daniel Riegler, developed by processing the overlapping frequencies found in the voice recordings of Wotruba and Krüger&Pardeller, adding another layer of auditory engagement to the exhibition's thematic exploration.

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Venue
Belvedere
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 20, 2014 – Jun 24, 2015
Artist line / attribution
The installation HOMO FABER is by Krüger&Pardeller. The exhibition also features contributions from Fritz Wotruba (via historical sound documents) and composer Daniel Riegler.
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