Experience Lieselott Beschorner: "Im Atem der Zeit" – A Retrospective Exhibition of Her 70-Year Artistic Career

This exhibition showcases the extensive artistic career of Lieselott Beschorner, spanning over 70 years and encompassing diverse mediums from abstract painting and drawing to ceramics and textile art. The exhibition highlights her significant contributions and the enduring relevance of her contemporary work.

The exhibition 'Im Atem der Zeit' (In the Breath of Time) by Lieselott Beschorner directly connects her work to its temporal context, demonstrating how her ideas evolved over decades of artistic creation. Beschorner, who joined the Vienna Secession in 1951 as one of its first female members, has an artistic output that spans nearly 70 years. Her prolific work includes abstract painting, expressive figurative drawings and collages, ceramics, and textile art, most notably her 'Puppas' series. The exhibition also features recent works, including sculptures like the 'Behuteten Kopffiguren' (Guarded Head Figures) and drawings related to the theme of the virus, such as the 'Weinenden Omnichronisten' (Weeping Omnichronists) cycle. These spontaneous 'Impuls-' or 'Sekundenzeichnungen' (Impulse or Second Drawings) are created with an eruptive gesture, showcasing her mastery of line even in the face of near-total blindness. Beschorner views her art as a gift, impulsively emerging from her spirit, reflecting a blend of playfulness and strong composition. Her work, including the 'Puppas,' notably predates pieces by artists like Louise Bourgeois, Sarah Lucas, and Annette Messager, highlighting her pioneering role. The Secession is pleased to present recent works alongside earlier pieces, demonstrating the continued freshness and contemporary relevance of Beschorner's art. Complementing the exhibition is Christiana Perschon's film 'Sekundenarbeiten' (2021), an intimate portrait of Beschorner creating her 'Impulszeichnungen.' The film captures her process, with the artist narrating over striking black-and-white visuals. The exhibition was curated by Berthold Ecker and Jeanette Pacher and is accompanied by a publication, 'Lieselott Beschorner. Im Atem der Zeit,' and a podcast featuring a conversation between Lieselott Beschorner and Berthold Ecker.

Visitors are directed to purchase tickets through eventjet.at. General admission information and opening hours are also available on the Secession website, indicating that entry may be tied to general museum access or specific exhibition tickets. The page also promotes a related publication and a guided tour event for which further details can be found on the website.