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Wotruba Exhibition at Belvedere21: Austrian Sculpture and 20th-Century Art Retrospective

Delve into Fritz Wotruba's profound influence on Austrian modern art and Europe's cultural landscape.

The Wotruba exhibition at Belvedere21 offers an in-depth look at the life and artistic legacy of Fritz Wotruba, a pivotal Austrian sculptor. His work profoundly shaped 20th-century art and cultural reconstruction across Austria and wider Europe. Featuring sculptures, drawings, and never-before-seen documentary materials, this presentation explores his societal reception and artistic evolution.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at Belvedere21 showcases the life, work, and impact of Austrian sculptor Fritz Wotruba. It explores how his art reflects the societal shifts of 20th-century Austria and Europe, highlighting his role in post-war reconstruction and his international recognition.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Wotruba' at Belvedere21 focuses on the life, work, and influence of the Austrian sculptor Fritz Wotruba. His artistic output is presented as a reflection of the tumultuous 20th century in Austria and Europe. As a culturally engaged artist and a teacher at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, Wotruba significantly shaped Austrian sculpture and the country's post-war cultural reconstruction. His work gained international attention from the 1950s onwards through extensive exhibitions across Europe and the USA. The exhibition features not only sculptures and drawings but also previously unseen photographic and documentary material, illustrating the reception of Wotruba's person and work within society, art criticism, literature, and exhibition contexts.

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Details on museum admission and ticketing are available on the Belvedere website. This exhibition entry is likely covered by general museum admission.

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Venue
Belvedere
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Dec 11, 2012 – Oct 27, 2013
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the work of Fritz Wotruba, with contributions from Agnes Husslein-Arco (Director), Gabriele Stöger-Spevak (Curator), Wilfried Seipel (Curator), and Gerhard Veigel (Staff).
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