Explore the Powerful Feminist and Activist Art of Sanja Iveković: Works of Heart (1974–2022)
This exhibition illuminates neglected histories of antifascism and socialism through Iveković's personal and political journey.
Explore Sanja Iveković's 'Works of Heart (1974–2022)', a significant exhibition delving into her feminist and activist art. This retrospective powerfully addresses themes of gender, politics, and ideology, bridging personal narratives with broader societal histories. Visitors will experience Iveković's critical examination of female identity, state oppression, and collective memory through a compelling array of works spanning decades.
About Sanja Iveković. Works of Heart (1974–2022) at Kunsthalle Wien in Vienna
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition explores the feminist and activist positions of artist Sanja Iveković, examining themes of gender, politics, and ideology through her work from 1974 to 2022. It delves into neglected histories of antifascism and socialism, viewed through the prism of her personal history and its relationship to contemporaneity.
Curatorial context
Sanja Iveković's artistic practice, marked by a clear feminist and activist stance since the 1970s, has consistently addressed issues of gender and politics, influencing subsequent generations of artists and curators. The exhibition 'Works of Heart (1974–2022)' delves into her uncompromising integration of aesthetic and political investigations, often originating from personal settings and life circumstances. These are juxtaposed with official histories and mainstream depictions to scrutinize representations of female identity, female history, violence against women, state oppression, and manifestations of ideology through media.
The retrospective looks into neglected histories of antifascism and socialism through the lens of Iveković's personal journey, exploring the dynamic relationship between history and the present. It features works spanning her career, from early feminist pieces engaging with mass media and ideology in Yugoslavia, to later projects analyzing the transition from socialist to capitalist systems in Balkan countries. Ongoing projects like 'Ženska kuća' (Women's House) are also highlighted, tackling diverse issues such as the sex industry, honor killings, and the impact of war. Iveković's art is presented as having a performative power that actively seeks gender equality, anti-fascism, the emancipation of collective memory, and solidarity.
Admission and ticket notes
Information regarding ticketing and admission is not explicitly detailed on this exhibition page. Visitors are generally directed to the Kunsthalle Wien website for museum entry details, but specific exhibition ticketing is not specified here. Further information can likely be found via the museum's main ticketing portal or shop.
Sanja Iveković. Works of Heart (1974–2022) key exhibition facts
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Venue
Kunsthalle Wien
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Oct 5, 2022
Artist line / attribution
Featuring the work of Sanja Iveković, with curatorial contributions from Zdenka Badovinac, Maja Alibegović, and Andrea Popelka.
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