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Andere Mechanismen: A Group Exhibition Exploring Complex Systems and Interconnectedness

This exhibition brought together diverse artists examining underlying structures and processes that shape our world.

"Andere Mechanismen" was a notable group exhibition at the Secession, presenting a varied array of artists. Their practices engaged deeply with complex systems, exploring interconnectedness through diverse artistic approaches and media. The works invited viewers to critically examine and re-imagine the various mechanisms that govern our lives and perceptions.

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Exhibition summary

This group exhibition, 'Andere Mechanismen' (Other Mechanisms), featured a diverse range of artists exploring complex systems and interactions. Visitors could expect to see works that examined various forms of mechanics and their societal or artistic implications.

Curatorial context

The Secession hosted the group exhibition 'Andere Mechanismen' (Other Mechanisms) from June 29 to September 2, 2018. This exhibition brought together a diverse array of artists whose practices engage with complex systems, interconnectedness, and various forms of mechanics. The works on display invited viewers to consider the underlying structures and processes that shape our world, from the artistic and the social to the technological and the personal. The exhibition featured a broad spectrum of artistic approaches and media, highlighting how artists critically examine and re-imagine the mechanisms that govern our lives and perceptions. The exhibition was programmed by the Secession's board and curated by Anthony Huberman. The extensive list of participating artists included Zarouhie Abdalian, Lutz Bacher, Nairy Baghramian, Eva Barto, Patricia L. Boyd, Nina Canell & Robin Watkins, Jay DeFeo, Trisha Donnelly, Harun Farocki, Howard Fried, Aaron Flint Jamison, Jacob Kassay, Garry Neil Kennedy, Friedrich Kiesler, Louise Lawler, Sam Lewitt, Park McArthur, Jean-Luc Moulène, Pope.L, Cameron Rowland, Sturtevant, and Danh Vo. The exhibition's visual presentation included detailed documentation of the artworks in situ.

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Venue
Secession
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 29, 2018 – Sep 2, 2018
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition featured works by Zarouhie Abdalian, Lutz Bacher, Nairy Baghramian, Eva Barto, Patricia L. Boyd, Nina Canell & Robin Watkins, Jay DeFeo, Trisha Donnelly, Harun Farocki, Howard Fried, Aaron Flint Jamison, Jacob Kassay, Garry Neil Kennedy, Friedrich Kiesler, Louise Lawler, Sam Lewitt, Park McArthur, Jean-Luc Moulène, Pope.L, Cameron Rowland, Sturtevant, and Danh Vo.
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