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Abiona Esther Ojo

In the Studio Abiona Esther Ojo, Vienna

Austrian-Nigerian artist Abiona Esther Ojo combines autobiographical themes with photographic, textile and conceptual processes in her work. In her artistic practice, she explores themes such as identity, inherited memory and intuitive knowledge.

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Tschabalala Self

In the Studio Tschabalala Self, New York

By combining paint, recycled materials, collage, and textiles, Tschabalala Self creates a world that is both sensuous and political. In her powerful images of black bodies, mostly women, she centres pleasure, relaxation, and self-possession, while working against the histories of racism and sexism that have shaped how these bodies are seen.

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Soufiane Ababri

In the Studio Soufiane Ababri, Paris

Leaving the past behind is not a choice for the artist Soufiane Ababri. After moving from Morocco to France at 18, he began creating a personal visual archive of queer life in the Arab world and of gay immigrants in the West — one that weaves together autobiography, political awareness, and homoeroticism.

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Sanna-Mari Jäntti

Collector Stories Sanna-Mari Jäntti, Helsinki

With the initiative to establish a Guggenheim museum, the city of Helsinki has undertaken yet another step to raise its profile among an international art scene that could benefit the entire Nordic region. We met Sanna-Mari Jäntti, who has played a crucial role in the Guggenheim Helsinki project (that unfortunately has been discontinued), to talk with her about the initial challenges of the project, how David beat Goliath in the world’s largest architectural competition, and how doing it the “Finnish way” made all the difference.

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Lone Haugaard Madsen

Lone Haugaard Madsen, Ærø, Denmark
In her work, Lone Haugaard Madsen moves between sculpture, painting, object art, photography, sound, text and performance – without giving preference to any of these media. In her installations, she places her works in a specific context that describes her engagement with the concept of art.
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Editions

Jonathan Meese, Daniel Richter, Tal R

Jonathan Meese, Daniel Richter, Tal R
»Es gibt sie noch die Dinge«

Regine Schumann

Regine Schumann
»colormirror rainbow wien«

Niko Abramidis &NE

Niko Abramidis &NE
»Creature PNL (CA)«

Exhibitions

WRAP UP Winter Salon

WRAP UP Winter Salon

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