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Discover the Exhibition 'Die Regierung. Paradiesische Handlungsräume': Political Abstraction and Art as Action Space

This exhibition investigates governance as actions, highlighting artistic interventions and the viewer's dynamic engagement with the artworks.

The group exhibition 'Die Regierung. Paradiesische Handlungsräume' explores the notion of government as a series of actions rather than just actors. It delves into political abstraction, drawing parallels to historical artistic representations of governance. The presentation evolves weekly, inviting visitors to actively engage with the artworks and participate in a dynamic understanding of the world. This approach creates an interactive space fostering a richer cultural understanding.

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Exhibition summary

This group exhibition explores the concept of 'government' not as actors but as actions, delving into the beauty of political abstraction. It examines how art works as a space for action and how the experience of art involves interaction between artworks and the audience.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Die Regierung. Paradiesische Handlungsräume' (The Government. Paradisiacal Spaces for Action) investigates the notion of government as a set of actions rather than just the actors. It invites a contemplation of political abstraction, drawing parallels to historical artistic representations of governance, such as Ambrogio Lorenzetti's 'Allegory of Good and Bad Government'. The exhibition frames the gallery space itself as a 'space for action,' where artistic interventions are seen as concentrated actions that unfold through the viewer's experience. Each week, the exhibition's presentation changes, with the mise-en-scène shifting to recontextualize the artworks and invite viewers to actively participate in a dynamic understanding of the world. This exhibition is part of a larger series titled 'Die Regierung' that has been shown in various international locations. At the Secession, a particular focus is placed on the inherent 'action character' of artworks and their interaction with the public. To further engage visitors, student mediators offer weekly guided tours, providing insights into the individual works and their interconnections. This approach aims to create a three-dimensional film-like experience where viewers become active participants, fostering a dynamic image of our world and their role within it.

Admission and ticket notes

Visitors can purchase tickets through the provided link to shop.eventjet.at/secession. The exhibition is part of the Secession's general admission policy. Further details on entry are available via the 'Informationen & Tickets' link on the website's main navigation.

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Secession
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Exhibition schedule
From Feb 24, 2005
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Sonia Abián / Carlos Piegari, Ibon Aranberri, Archivo Tucumán Arde (Graciela Carnevale), Maja Bajević, James Coleman, Alice Creischer, Danica Dakić, Ines Doujak, Peter Friedl, Andrea Geyer, Sanja Iveković, Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Rainer Oldendorf, Lisl Ponger, Alejandra Riera / Fulvia Carnevale, Dierk Schmidt, Allan Sekula, Andreas Siekmann, Hito Steyerl, Jürgen Stollhans, Francesca Woodman, and Olivier Zabat.
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