This solo exhibition by Turner Prize winner Laure Prouvost explores themes of origin, history, and intergenerational transmission through a humorous and sensory cosmos. The exhibition features new works, including a film, presented as an expansive multi-media installation.
Curated jointly by Kunsthalle Wien and Wiener Festwochen, 'Ohmmm age Oma je ohomma mama' is the first solo exhibition in Austria for acclaimed artist Laure Prouvost. The exhibition's title, when spoken, suggests a homage to grandmothers, exploring their significance as figures of origin and historical transmission across generations. Prouvost, known for her witty and sensory audio-visual language, presents a series of newly created works, including the film 'Here Her Heart Hovers', forming an extensive multi-media installation.
The exhibition constructs an audaciously invented genealogy of 'grandmothers,' encompassing intellectual role models, historical figures, and individuals important to the artist. It functions like a surreal dream where past, present, and future merge, with stories, encounters, and memories materializing through diverse objects and voices. Prouvost invites visitors to perceive interconnectedness within a fluid world, emphasizing the protection of legacies and the continuation of future endeavors.