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OstLicht RELOADED & YOUNG EDITIONS: A Journey Through Photography History and Emerging Talent

This unique exhibition explores photographic evolution, from iconic vintage works to compelling new contemporary artists.

Delve into the rich narrative of photography with "OstLicht RELOADED & YOUNG EDITIONS," presented from March 23 to June 1, 2019. The "RELOADED" section traces the medium's history, showcasing vintage masterpieces, photojournalism, and Viennese Actionism. Complementing this, "YOUNG EDITIONS" introduces fresh perspectives from a new generation of photographic artists. This compelling showcase is also part of the FOTO WIEN festival.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, running from March to June 2019, comprises two parts: 'OstLicht RELOADED' showcasing a broad history of photography from vintage masterpieces to Viennese Actionism, and 'YOUNG EDITIONS,' a new platform for emerging photography.

Curatorial context

Running from March 23 to June 1, 2019, the exhibition 'OstLicht RELOADED & YOUNG EDITIONS' is presented as an archive, encompassing a wide spectrum of photographic history. 'OstLicht RELOADED' delves into the medium's evolution, from vintage masterpieces and photojournalism classics to iconic fine art photography and Viennese Actionism. It features works by renowned photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliott Erwitt, and Nobuyoshi Araki, alongside significant pieces from Austrian Actionism documented by photographers like Ludwig Hoffenreich. The exhibition also highlights the work of Cora Pongracz, who documented Viennese avant-garde artists. Complementing this historical overview, 'OstLicht YOUNG EDITIONS' introduces a new platform dedicated to emerging photographic talent. This section features artists like Piero Percoco, Silin Liu, and Paweł Jaszczuk, each bringing a unique perspective. Percoco captures everyday life in southern Italy with humor, Silin Liu explores identity through historical figures, and Paweł Jaszczuk examines spirituality and commerce in contemporary culture. The exhibition is part of the FOTO WIEN festival.

Admission and ticket notes

All photographs displayed in the exhibition are available for sale. Further details can be inquired upon contact. This exhibition is part of the FOTO WIEN festival.

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Venue
OstLicht Gallery for Photography
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
From Mar 23, 2019
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Featuring a vast array of artists including Nobuyoshi Araki, Bruno Barbey, Werner Bischof, Günter Brus, René Burri, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Franziska Cibulka, Bruce Davidson, Takeuchi Toshinobu, Michael Epp, Elliott Erwitt, VALIE EXPORT, Trude Fleischmann, Horst Friedrichs, Mario Giacomelli, Adelheid Gindler, Burt Glinn, Milton H. Greene, Ernst Haas, Ludwig Hoffenreich, Michael Horowitz, Franz Hubmann, George Hurrell, Tom Jacobi, Paweł Jaszczuk, Walter Kindler, Paul Kranzler, Erich Lessing, Silin Liu, Michail Michailov, Inge Morath, Stefanie Moshammer, Jimmy Nelson, Hermann Nitsch, Martin Parr, Irving Penn, Piero Percoco, Platon, Roland Pleterski, Cora Pongracz, Elizaveta Porodina, Man Ray, Marc Riboud, Alfons Schilling, Julian Schnabel, Rudolf Schwarzkogler, Tazio Secchiaroli, Christian Skrein, Dennis Stock, Wim Wenders, and Manfred Willmann.
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