Wien Museum Presents: Der Bildgenerator. Karl Heinz Koller – A Retrospective of Analog Photography

This exhibition showcases the work of Karl Heinz Koller, an artist known for his innovative use of analog photography to create unique visual realities. It highlights his early series, performances, and his distinctive 'Konfigurationen' series, revealing his significant but under-recognized artistic position.

The exhibition 'Der Bildgenerator' presents the significant oeuvre of Karl Heinz Koller, an artist who, with technical brilliance and a spirit of inquiry, created works that were almost impossible with analog means at the time. Visitors can expect to see his early series, such as 'One month in my Life' (1974), and documentation of performances. From 1975 onwards, Koller turned to color photography, developing his 'Konfigurationen' – hundreds of circular, mandala-like compositions made using a turntable, multiple exposures, and careful manipulation of focus and blur to forge new photographic realities. Between 1989 and 1995, he developed 'Aus dem Palast der Unsterblichkeit – Projekt Erwin,' a distinct body of work comprising 39 notebooks filled with texts, photos, and excerpts. Koller's avant-garde work, recognized through participation in the legendary exhibition 'Erweiterte Fotografie' at the Wiener Secession, was tragically cut short by his early death. This first major museum exhibition aims to bring his art-historically important position back into public view.

Admission to the exhibition is free. Further information on admission prices and free offers can be found in the visitor information section.