September 11–October 17, 2015
Opening: September 10, 6–9pm
Heuer am Karlsplatz
Vienna
Austria
www.curatedby.at
Science fiction is today’s best realism.
It is J. G. Ballard’s thought that provided the framework/impulse for this year’s curated by_vienna to deal with the artistic, political and economical present from the point of an already commenced future. International curators take on this matter by arranging exhibitions in Vienna’s leading galleries of contemporary art.
Based on the eponymous essay “Tomorrow Today” by philosopher Armen Avanessian, the participating curators and galleries examine the interface between art and capital and reflect on future as well as already existing alternative models of art and economy.
Armen Avanessian studied philosophy and political science in Vienna and Paris and literary criticism in Bielefeld. Following his dissertation, he worked as a journalist and editor in publishing as well as in the academic sector. In addition, he has held several visiting professor and lectureship positions at art academies and universities in the US, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland and Austria. Avanessian is the founder of the research platform www.spekulative-poetik.de and editor-in-chief at publishing house MERVE Verlag.
Participating curators and galleries:
Projektraum Viktor Bucher / Vincent Honoré
Charim Galerie / Brigitte Huck & Martin Guttmann
Kerstin Engholm Galerie / Chris Fitzpatrick
Galerie Ernst Hilger / Jeanette Zwingenberger
Galerie Andreas Huber / Rozsa Farkas
Galerie Martin Janda / Joe Scanlan
Georg Kargl Fine Arts / Barnabás Bencsik
Knoll Galerie Wien / Sebastian Cichocki
Christine König Galerie / Cointemporary.Com
Krinzinger Projekte / Harald Falckenberg
Krobath Wien / Friederike Nymphius
Galerie Emanuel Layr / Catherine Chevalier & Benjamin Hirte
Mario Mauroner Contemporary Art / Katerina Gregos
Galerie Meyer Kainer / N.O.Madski
Galerie Raum Mit Licht / Ruth Noack
Galerie Nächst St. Stephan Rosemarie Schwarzwälder / Kolja Reichert
Gabriele Senn Galerie / Marcus Hurttig
Galerie Steinek / Myriam Ben Salah
Galerie Elisabeth & Klaus Thoman / Veit Loers
Galerie Hubert Winter / Alfredo Cramerotti
With the seventh edition of curated by_vienna, the Vienna Business Agency and its creative unit of departure are intensifying the systematic cooperation between Viennese galleries and international curators.
As a multicultural metropolis in the heart of Europe, Vienna boasts a vibrant contemporary art scene, which it owes to its galleries. Through their pioneering programs and their participation in international art fairs, they have earned an international reputation and have contributed to Vienna’s perception as a hot spot of contemporary art.
curated by_vienna: Tomorrow Today opens September 10 in all participating galleries (6–9pm). curated by_vienna takes place alongside the Vienna contemporary (September 14 until September 27).
Do not hesitate to contact us for any inquiries, further information or photo material.
Press contact:
Elke Weilharter, SKY Unlimited
elke.weilharter [at] skyunlimited.at / T +43 (0) 1 522 59 39
