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The "Night" Exhibition at OstLicht Gallery: Exploring Dreams, Loneliness, and the World After Dark

This art and photography exhibition showcases 18 artists investigating profound aspects of the nocturnal experience.

The "Night" exhibition at OstLicht Gallery invited visitors to delve into the captivating realm that unfolds after darkness falls. This comprehensive exploration showcased how 18 diverse artists interpret the multifaceted experiences occurring between sunset and dawn. Themes such as dreams, loneliness, sexuality, and the uncanny were profoundly investigated through their compelling artistic works.

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Exhibition summary

The exhibition 'Night' at OstLicht Gallery explores the world after darkness falls, delving into themes of dreams, loneliness, sexuality, the uncanny, and silence. It features works by 18 artists who investigate the extensive topic of 'Night' in diverse ways, with many pieces created specifically for the exhibition.

Curatorial context

OstLicht Gallery's inaugural exhibition, titled 'Night,' presented a comprehensive exploration of the world after darkness has fallen, encompassing the reverse side of day and the experiences that occur between sunset and dawn. The exhibition focused on themes of dreams, loneliness, sleep, sexuality, the uncanny, celebration, and silence, acknowledging that different rules often apply during nighttime hours. The transitional period of twilight, where contrasts diminish and visibility is restricted, was particularly highlighted as a focus for elements that prefer to remain hidden from daylight. The exhibition showcased works from a total of 18 artists, many of whom created pieces specifically for this event, offering a wide range of artistic investigations into the 'Night.' Specific examples include Hans Kupelwieser's photograms imitating a starlit sky with everyday objects, Andreas Duscha's exploration of the atmospheric essence of twilight, and Borjana Ventzislavova's installation highlighting the realities of sex clubs and brothels. Katrina Daschner's work addressed sexual abuse and incest through the imagery of torn mattresses, while Anita Witek's series constructed abstract picture levels to explore darker sides, and Tomas Eller conveyed the infinite uncertainty of the night through collage. Linn Schröder searched for the world of memory, dreams, and nightmares in her images of New York at night.

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Venue
OstLicht Gallery for Photography
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 5, 2012 – Sep 26, 2012
Artist line / attribution
Katrina Daschner, Andreas Duscha, Christian Eisenberger, Tomas Eller, Michael Höpfner, Inge Krause, Hans Kupelwieser, Tina Lechner, Tatiana Lecomte, Roberta Lima, Tina Ribarits, Reiner Riedler, Gregor Sailer, Linn Schröder, Jules Spinatsch, Borjana Ventzislavova, Anita Witek
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