This comprehensive retrospective at mumok delves into the transformative work of Medardo Rosso, a pivotal figure in modern sculpture. The exhibition presents fifty sculptures, alongside a rich collection of photographs and drawings, offering deep insights into his innovative methods. Explore the dialogue created with artists he influenced, highlighting Rosso's lasting legacy in art history.
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This retrospective at mumok explores the pioneering work of Medardo Rosso, an Italian-French artist who defied traditional sculpture conventions. The exhibition features approximately fifty sculptures alongside photographs, photocollages, and drawings, examining his processual and radical approach. It also includes works by artists influenced by Rosso, creating a dialogue with his oeuvre.
mumok is dedicating a comprehensive retrospective to Medardo Rosso (b. 1858, d. 1928), an Italian-French artist recognized as one of the great pioneers of modernism. Known as an artist, artisan, art theorist, and proto-installation artist, Rosso challenged conventions with his processual, repetitive, and anti-heroic approach to sculpture. The exhibition features about fifty sculptures, a large selection of photographs, photocollages, and drawings, offering a thorough analysis of his methods. In line with Rosso's own practice of exhibiting in dialogue with others, the retrospective includes works by artists directly or indirectly influenced by him. This creates a conversation between Rosso’s groundbreaking and hermetic work and the practices of artists such as Francis Bacon, Nairy Baghramian, Phyllida Barlow, Lynda Benglis, Louise Bourgeois, Constantin Brâncuși, Edgar Degas, Alberto Giacometti, David Hammons, Eva Hesse, Marisa Merz, Robert Morris, and Andy Warhol. This expanded retrospective is organized in close collaboration with the Medardo Rosso Estate and will travel to Kunstmuseum Basel.
Ticket prices are displayed, with options for regular, reduced (students, seniors), and free entry for children and young persons under 19. Information on the mumok Annual Pass and Bundesmuseen Card is also available. Visitors are directed to 'More Infos' for further details on ticketing and opening hours. Entry appears to be based on museum admission rather than a separate exhibition ticket, as prices are listed as 0,00 € for most categories on the exhibition page itself, suggesting free general admission or a pass is required, with a link to further information provided.
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