Group exhibition "fragility of being"

In cooperation with the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

Curated by May Alqaydi, Andreja Drobnjak, Daniel Gardeazábal and Nitza Perry

Curatorial mentoring by Anamarija Batista

Artists: Yela An, Luiza Furtado, Ava Binta Giallo, Sunggu Hong, Sebastian Konzett, So Young Park, Luiza Spotorno, Francisco Valença Vaz, Esther Vörösmarty

Opening: Saturday, 9 November 2024, 7 pm
Duration: 12 November 2014 - 15 January 2025
Location: DAS WEISSE HAUS, downstairs space
Address: Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Description:
The exhibition fragility of being delves into the precarious nature of human existence, weaving together themes of power, relationships, liminality, and memory. It examines how power structures govern our bodies and actions, influencing the way we navigate the world. The intricate dynamics of relationships, from connection to isolation, reflect our need for community and the challenges of maintaining it. Liminality explores the transitional spaces where we shift between presence and absence, belonging and estrangement. Memory, ever fluid, is shaped by dominant narratives; it questions which stories are preserved or forgotten. Together, these themes provoke reflection on the delicate balance between control, connection, and transformation. In this context, fragility of being highlights the tenuous relations between external forces and internal experiences, revealing how our sense of self, connections, and memories are subject to shifts that influence how we navigate and exist within the spaces we inhabit.

This exhibition marks the culmination of the intensive Curators' Agenda: VIENNA 2024 residency program. It is realized in collaboration with the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and under the supervision of curator and researcher Anamarija Batista. Launched in 2015 by the Vienna-based association BLOCKFREI, Curators' Agenda is an annual residency that offers international curators the opportunity to expand their curatorial knowledge and immerse themselves in the Viennese art scene over six to eight weeks. In January 2024, BLOCKFREI Collective (Nevena Janković, Eva Kovač, and Jana Dolečki) took over the direction of

Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Vienna

The goal of DAS WEISSE HAUS is to maintain a vibrant platform that empowers emerging talents and centers overlooked perspectives through amplifying critical voices, nurturing collaborative learning, and enhancing international recognizability.

As of 2024, under BLOCKFREI Collective's leadership, DAS WEISSE HAUS will strengthen its position as the vital link between universities and academies, exhibition venues, large and small cultural institutions, and the art market. By fostering togetherness and encouraging dialogue and exchange, the collective directorship with the support of DAS WEISSE HAUS's dedicated team will work on cultivating a dynamic, experimental, and inclusive space where diverse voices converge through art, questioning and dismantling systemic barriers and advocating for equal representation and economic justice.

Each year, the program will be centered around a specific annual topic. In 2024 the focus lies on the pressing and overarching problem of disparity. In conjunction with climate change, widespread economic insecurity is a highly relevant and consequential crisis of our time. The various projects and branches of the program will be directed at promoting prosperity for all, emphasizing equality, justice, and a commitment to underrepresented groups.

This release was published on openPR.