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Manfred Erjautz's "Christmas Tree 2022": A Temporary Installation at Heidi Horten Collection

Experience how industrial materials transform traditional holiday symbolism into a radiant sculpture celebrating light and modern art.

The Heidi Horten Collection presents Manfred Erjautz's temporary installation, "Christmas Tree 2022." This sculpture transforms traditional holiday symbolism using fluorescent tubes and electric cables. It provides a radiant, modern artistic dialogue, emphasizing the Christmas tree's role as a light bearer through contemporary materials and intense illumination.

About Christmas Tree 2022 at Heidi Horten Collection in Vienna

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Exhibition summary

In celebration of the holiday season, the Heidi Horten Collection features Manfred Erjautz's temporary installation 'Under the Weight of Light'. This sculpture, made of fluorescent tubes, electric cables, and ropes, offers a contemporary counterpoint to the traditional Christmas tree by highlighting its significance as a bearer of light through its cool sobriety and intense radiance.

Curatorial context

From December 12, 2022, to February 2, 2023, the Heidi Horten Collection presents Manfred Erjautz's temporary installation titled 'Under the Weight of Light,' created in celebration of the upcoming holiday season. Suspended within the museum's architecture, Erjautz's sculpture utilizes fluorescent tubes, electric cables, and ropes to offer a provocative interpretation of the traditional Christmas tree. The work's cool sobriety and intense radiance intentionally challenge conventional imagery, emphasizing the Christmas tree's role as a significant source of light. This installation provides a modern, artistic dialogue with seasonal symbolism, utilizing industrial materials to create a radiant visual experience.

Admission and ticket notes

Information regarding admission or ticketing for this specific installation is not detailed on the page; visitors are directed to general museum information for access details. The dates provided are December 12, 2022 – February 2, 2023. It is noted that 'Fragments of a beauty' by Erjautz is presented concurrently in the Tea Room. The primary dates provided for the 'Christmas Tree' installation are December 12, 2022 – January 31, 2023, which may refer to the overall period of related displays. It is recommended to check the museum's official website for precise visitor information and operational hours.

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Heidi Horten Collection
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Dec 12, 2022
Artist line / attribution
Featuring Manfred Erjautz
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