Heimo Zobernig, Ohne Titel (in Red) ; [on the occasion of the Exhibition: Heimo Zobernig "Ohne Titel (in Red)", Kunsthalle Zürich, 15.1. - 20.3.2011]

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Heimo Zobernig has been a significant figure in the Austrian art scene since the early 1980s, focusing on minimalism, the dichotomy of figurativeness versus abstraction, and the essence of art itself. The Kunsthalle Zürich commenced its exhibition season at the Museum Bärengasse with Zobernig's solo exhibition, “ohne Titel (in Red).” This exhibition, set in a 1670 building, emphasized themes of “furnishing” and “light,” engaging with the domestic interiors of the historic space. By closing the windows and flooding the exhibition with red light from his 1994 work, Zobernig invited a reevaluation of concepts like “display,” “installation,” and “site-specificity,” challenging traditional notions of installation art. This publication aims to encapsulate the exhibition as a retrospective, showcasing a selection of Zobernig's work from 1985 to the present. It features an essay by Gregor Stemmrich that delves into the aforementioned concepts and their impact on the perception of art institutions like the Museum Bärengasse. The text not only reflects the exhibition but also offers insights into Zobernig's artistic practice and concerns. The publication is created in close collaboration with the artist and includes numerous installation views, enhancing the understanding of his work. Published with Kunsthalle Zürich.