Discover Katrin Hornek's thought-provoking 'testing grounds' exhibition at the Secession. This immersive live installation, created with artists and scientists, explores the enduring impact of nuclear weapons testing. Examine the persistent traces of radioactive fallout in our environment, from local soil samples to human bodies, and Earth's geological records through a multi-sensory experience.
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Katrin Hornek's immersive installation 'testing grounds' investigates the persistent evidence of radioactive fallout from nuclear weapons testing since 1945. Developed collaboratively, the work uses local soil samples as a starting point to explore the lasting traces of nuclear activity in our bodies, plants, and Earth's archives.
Katrin Hornek's 'testing grounds' is a new, immersive live installation developed in collaboration with artists and scientists, addressing the pervasive evidence of radioactive fallout from hundreds of above-ground nuclear tests conducted since 1945. Utilizing a local soil sample containing trace amounts of plutonium as a point of departure, the exhibition traces the enduring legacies of nuclear 'fallout' within our bodies, flora, and geological archives. The installation evokes decaying landscapes and features a choreographed score performed by dancers twice weekly. A scan of the 'Baker' crater from the Bikini Atoll's nuclear test site is displayed on the ceiling, while texts developed by Sabina Holzer and Katrin Hornek, presented on turtle-shaped handheld devices ('Messengers'), offer multifaceted narratives. These are complemented by specially composed soundscapes and the dancers' movements, creating a comprehensive sensory experience that embodies the unspeakable. A publication with essays and contributions from the involved artists accompanies the exhibition.
Information regarding tickets and museum admission can be found on the Secession website. Visitors are directed to an external booking platform for ticket purchases. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM. An exhibition talk and book presentation is scheduled for April 25, 2024. The exhibition is sponsored by Arbeiterkammer Wien and co-produced with Wiener Wissenschafts-, Forschungs- und Technologiefonds (WWTF) and Tanzquartier Wien.
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