PAWEL KSIAZEK at Salzburger Kunstverein, Austria


Photo: Pawel Ksiazek, N.N. 26 out of the series N.N. vs Artists, 2008, oil on canvas, 38 x 27 cm (privat collection)
Salzburger Kunstverein will be presenting a solo show with Pawel Ksiazek N.N. vs Artists.

The artist collected images of anonymous people on the Internet for the series "N.N. vs. Artists," which is comprised of over 40 pieces on view at the Salzburger Kunstverein. These unsettling images show young people in "consciousness expanding" activities, usually involving alcohol and sex. The subject matter treads a fine line between pranks, sadism, and abuse. This impression is reinforced in these artistically transposed images through art historical references, such as to Caravaggio or Vienna Actionism. The references to actionist and performative practices from the 1960s and 70s are structured in the exhibition as a visual dictionary.
(Text by Salzburger Kunstverein)

Opening on Wednesday, July 15th 2009, 8 p.m.

16th July - 13th September 2009
Tue to Sun from 12 noon to 7 p.m.


For further information about the exhibition please visit
www.salzburger-kunstverein.at