Atlas Exhibition by Nicole Six & Paul Petritsch at Vienna's Secession

Atlas is an intervention by Nicole Six & Paul Petritsch that redefines the sculptural by exploring spatial and temporal extension. The exhibition utilizes the Secession's main hall, presenting concrete casts of wall voids and a massive reproduction of a world map, alongside cartographic records from their performance traversing the Earth's circumference.

The exhibition 'Atlas' by Nicole Six & Paul Petritsch delves into the philosophical implications of endless repetition and its potential for abstraction, questioning how actions and spaces become inscribed into oneself. The artists define the sculptural as a form of spatial and temporal extension, utilizing the Secession's main exhibition room, which itself becomes part of the intervention. Two primary forms are presented: 'Klumpen,' a concrete cast of a void within the Secession's wall, representing the minimal spatial extent of the artist's body during a 24-hour stay in that space; and 'Stapel,' a single image reproduced 20,000 times as posters for free distribution, symbolizing the world itself. This image is derived from a project where the artists traversed the Earth's circumference on a Möbius-like racetrack, crossing the dateline. Further elaborating on the performative aspect, 'Index' compiles approximately 500 pages of cartographic records that served as the artists' orientation during their 'endless loop.' These include tally lists marking each lap driven and photographs taken at 12 points along the racetrack over 24-hour periods, each fixed with geographical coordinates and documented time. These elements provide a concrete form to the intangible, sculptural, and performative work of their 'world tour,' transforming abstract data into a tangible exhibition.

Visitor information and ticket purchasing details are available via a link to the Secession's ticketing partner, eventjet. The exhibition is located within the Secession building, which is open daily from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM. Specific ticket requirements or pricing are not detailed on this exhibition page but are directed to the ticketing partner's site.