Discover the Simone Fattal: metaphorS Exhibition at Secession in Vienna, Featuring Sculptures and Paintings
Explore diverse works by Fattal, from ancient narratives in clay to abstract landscapes reflecting Middle Eastern culture.
The exhibition 'Simone Fattal: metaphorS' at Secession invites visitors to engage with a compelling selection of sculptures, paintings, and collages. These pieces span various phases of her career, offering a profound exploration of humanity, history, and resilience. Fattal's art draws deep inspiration from the ancient cultures and landscapes of the Middle East, presenting figures and vistas with distinct archaic beauty. Engage with these powerful artistic expressions in Vienna.
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Exhibition summary
Simone Fattal's exhibition 'metaphorS' presents sculptures, paintings, and collages from various phases of her career. The works explore themes of humanity, culture, history, conflict, and trust, drawing inspiration from the ancient history and landscapes of the Middle East.
Curatorial context
Simone Fattal's exhibition 'metaphorS' brings together diverse works including sculptures made of fired clay and ceramics, paintings, and collages, spanning different periods of her artistic practice. Her art is deeply rooted in the millennia-old culture and history of the Middle East, drawing inspiration from its epics, poetry, archaeology, and landscapes. Figures from ancient narratives such as Gilgamesh, Dhat al-Himma, and Dionysos are reinterpreted in her distinctly archaic-looking clay and ceramic sculptures, which are characterized by their tall, slender forms, rough surfaces, and visible traces of hand manipulation. These figures, often described as warriors or archetypal heroes, are presented as metaphors for human existence, resistance, and resilience. Fattal's abstract paintings often depict landscapes, inspired by views of Mount Sannin in Beirut and her childhood gardens. The exhibition also features collages that merge images of archaeological sites with contemporary photographs, highlighting the fragility of an identity shaped by migration and encouraging a slow, deliberate reading of the works, akin to Persian or Arabic miniatures.
Admission and ticket notes
Visitors can find ticketing information and purchase tickets via a link to the Secession's ticketing partner, Eventjet. The page does not specify individual ticket prices or booking requirements beyond directing users to the official ticketing portal. General museum opening hours are listed as Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, with potential variations on holidays. It is advisable to check the provided ticketing link for the most current information and availability. The exhibition is presented at the Secession, Vienna, which operates with standard admission policies likely tied to general museum entry unless otherwise specified on the ticketing page.
Simone Fattal: metaphorS key exhibition facts
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Venue
Secession
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jun 21, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Simone Fattal, born in Damascus, Syria in 1942, is an artist whose practice spans sculpture, painting, and collage. She began painting in Beirut in the early 1970s, later moved to California where she founded the publishing house Post-Apollo Press, and studied sculpture at the San Francisco Art Institute in the late 1980s. Her work is deeply connected to the history and culture of the Middle East.
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