The Josephinum features "Ophthalmophantom and Bullet-Finder", an exhibition showcasing a new work by artist Tillman Kaiser. This artistic intervention draws inspiration from the museum's extensive collection of historical medical instruments, presenting unique photograms. Visitors can explore the intersection of contemporary art and the rich history of medicine, highlighting the evolution of diagnostic and treatment aids.
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This exhibition features a new work by artist Tillman Kaiser, inspired by the Josephinum's extensive collection of medical instruments. It presents photograms made from objects within the collection, highlighting the history of medicine and the development of diagnostic and treatment aids.
As part of the exhibition 'Ophthalmophantom and Bullet-Finder', the Josephinum presents a new work by Austrian artist Tillman Kaiser (b. 1972, Graz). This artistic intervention is the start of a planned series of cooperations with contemporary artists under the title 'Chiasmata', and it specifically relates to the Josephinum’s significant instrument collection. A series of photograms were created using objects from the collection, which documents the history of medicine since the late 18th century and showcases the development of technical aids for diagnosis and treatment. The Josephinum's instrument collection itself is one of the most important in the German-speaking countries, featuring nearly 2,500 objects, many developed by prominent Viennese medical faculty members in collaboration with leading instrument makers. The exhibition specifically draws attention to instruments like the 'Ophthalmophantom' and 'Bullet-Finder', and emphasizes the collection's strengths, including surgical tools like Giovanni Alessandro Brambilla's 'Instrumentarium Chirurgicum Viennense' and instruments from the physiological institute. This artistic intervention by Kaiser invites a contemporary perspective on these historical medical treasures, bridging the past and present through visual art.
Information about booking and admission is not detailed on this page. Visitors are directed to the museum's main website for further details.
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