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In the second episode of the curated by podcast, festival directors Attilia Fattori Franchini and Christina Linher are in conversation with Fatima Hellberg (director of mumok – Museum Moderner Kunst Stiftung Ludwig, Vienna) and Ariana Reines (writer and poet, New York). Together, they discuss what it means to approach love as an orientation, Ariana’s brilliant essay accompanying this year’s festiv...

In the first episode of the curated by Podcast, festival directors Attilia Fattori Franchini and Christina Linher speak with three gallerists: Miryam Charim (Charim Galerie, Vienna), Antonia Lia Orsi (City Galerie Wien), and Henrikke Nielsen (Croy Nielsen, Vienna/Berlin). They discuss what brought each of them to open a gallery, how Vienna's art scene has evolved over the past decades, and the imp...

In this conversation, Otto Bonnen discusses his curatorial concept for the upcoming exhibition at Shore gallery, part of the curated by festival in Vienna. He explores the theme of 'Fragmented Subjectivity' and how it influences his approach to curating, emphasizing the importance of process-based art and collaboration within the art community. Bonnen reflects on the role of offspaces in c...

In this conversation, DJ Hellerman discusses his curatorial practice, emphasizing its personal and collaborative nature. He explores the theme of fragmented subjectivity, proposing that fragmentation is an illusion and focusing instead on the concept of wholeness. Hellerman shares insights into his first project in Vienna, the local context that inspires him, and the influences that have shaped hi...

In this conversation, Karen Archey discusses her curatorial practice and the upcoming exhibition 'The Shed' as part of the curated by festival in Vienna. She reflects on the collaborative nature of her work, the theme of fragmented subjectivity, and the influence of various exhibitions on her approach to curation. Archey shares insights into the artists and artworks featured in 'The Shed', emphasi...

The conversation delves into the theme of fragmented subjectivity in contemporary art, exploring curatorial practices, the intersection of class and identity, and the influences of modernism and enlightenment. Oliver Koerner von Gustorf discusses the role of artists and their narratives, highlighting unique artistic expressions and the challenges faced in the current art scene. Oliver Koerner von...

In this conversation, Tessa Praun discusses their curatorial practice, emphasizing a deep interest in the artistic process and collaboration with artists. She explores the theme of fragmented subjectivity in contemporary art, reflecting on how individuals navigate the overwhelming flood of content in today's society. Tessa Praun shares insights about their personal connection to the Vienna art...

In this conversation, Camille Regli discusses her curatorial practice and the upcoming exhibition at Zeller van Almsick, focusing on the theme of 'Fragmented Subjectivity.' She explores the role of performativity in art, the importance of collaboration and community, and the impact of technology on identity. Regli reflects on historical contexts and contemporary challenges, emphasizing the need fo...

In this episode, Rilley Davidson discusses her curatorial concept for the upcoming exhibition at David Radizhevsky, focusing on the theme of 'Fragmented Subjectivity.' She explores the philosophical underpinnings of her curatorial practice, particularly drawing from Bergson's essay on metaphysics, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with artists. Davidson also shares her excitement abou...

In this conversation, Julie Bukowska discusses her curatorial practice, emphasizing its personal and emotional nature. She reflects on the theme of fragmented subjectivity in contemporary art and how it resonates with her own experiences. Bukowska shares her influences, including significant exhibitions that shaped her views on curating. She expresses excitement about her upcoming exhibition '...

In this conversation, Vanessa John-Müller discusses her curatorial concept for the upcoming exhibition at Galerie Hubert Winter as part of the curated by festival in Vienna. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration with artists and the unique aspects of Vienna's art scene, while exploring the theme of Fragmented Subjectivity. The dialogue highlights her approach to curating, the influence of...

This conversation explores the Curated By festival in Vienna, focusing on the curatorial practices of Dr. Fritz Emslander and the featured artist Simon Schubert. The discussion delves into the themes of fragmentation, artistic dialogue, and the role of art in reflecting inner lives. Emslander shares insights into his curatorial approach, the significance of the festival's theme, and the innovative...

Dr. Monika Bayer-Wehrmuth discusses her curatorial approach for the upcoming exhibition at Galerie Elisabeth and Klaus Thoman, focusing on the theme of 'Fragmented Subjectivity'. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, the role of space in curating, and the significance of the artists' practices in shaping the exhibition. Bayer-Wehrmuth shares insights into her creative process, the artist...

In this conversation, Damian Lentini discusses his curatorial approach to the theme of Fragmented Subjectivity for the upcoming exhibition at CRONE Wien. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration in exhibition making, involving artists and institutions from the outset. Lentini explores how various artistic practices can challenge traditional perceptions and create new forms of knowledge. He al...

Based in France, Marie Griffay has worked for fifteen years for contemporary art collections as curator and director. Working closely with artists allows her to connect artworks from different time frame and focusing on the context for each new exhibition. As an art historian, she writes and teaches. Learn more about the upcoming exhibition for curated by 2025: Fragmented Subjectivity on www.curat...

Exploring intersections of bodily experience, the archive as concept, and cosmology, Lisa Moravec (art historian-theorist) talks with Mariana Lemos (curator) and Marianne Vlaschits (artist) about how her paintings performatively function as a living posthumanist archive.

Focused on the estate of Croatian neo-avantgarde artist Julije Knifer, Sabine Schaschl (Haus Konstruktiv) talks with Ana Knifer (daughter of Julije Knifer) and Gregor Podnar (gallerist) about the artist’s processual approach to “anti-painting” and the difficulties of retrospectively building and making visible several aspects of an estate. The conversation was moderated by Lisa Moravec.

Focused on what is regarded as being “untold”, Magdalena Nieslony (Universität Innsbruck) speaks with Marika Kuźmicz (curator) about blind spots in academic and curatorial research practices, and strategies of disrupting the canon. The conversation was moderated by Lisa Moravec.

Critically engaging with questions of form and “lived archives”, Kerstin Stakemeier (art historian, Academy of Fine Arts Nürnberg) and Matilde Guidelli-Guidi (curator) discuss modes of autofiction and thereby complexify understandings of the archive and counter-archive. The conversation was moderated by Lisa Moravec.

Framed by Karl Marx’s understanding of an “objet d’art”, Kathrin Heinrich (art historian and critic, University of Applied Arts Vienna) and Piero Bisello (curator, co-director of Gauli Zitter) discuss artistic, curatorial, and art historical strategies of “art finding” to critically reflect on what an archive is. The conversation was moderated by Lisa Moravec.

Unpacking their invested practices of working with artists’ estates and archives, Sarah James (art historian, Manchester School of Art), Christian Siekmeier (gallerist EXILE), and Jen Kratochvil (curator) discuss the politics of defining and forming the materials that have been left over of artistic work. The audience participated in the conversation, which was moderated by Lisa Moravec.

In this conversation, Lisa Moravec (art historian, critic, curator), Katalin Krasznahorkai (art historian, curator), and Gabriele Stötzer (artist) discuss the underlying politics implicit in working with archives of the DDR as well as the urgency with which the artist has generated a national counter-narrative. Due to a technical issue, a large section of the conversation was not recorded.

Klaus Speidel (philosopher, curator, critic, University of Applied Arts Vienna) and Katrina Daschner (artist) discuss aesthetic approaches to curating in Kate Sutton's exhibition and thereby unpack the problematic notion of the archive in regard to Daschner's body of work. The discussion was moderated by Lisa Moravec. The discussion took place at Lombardi-Kargl on Thursday, 19 SeptemberAbo...

Focused on how archival tropes of land art unfold, Eva Kernbauer (Professor of Art History, University of Applied Arts Vienna) talks with Kristian Vistrup Madsen (curator, Charim Gallery) about his curatorial practice and how it overlaps with her approach to art history. The discussion was moderated by Lisa Moravec. The discussion happened at Charim Galerie on Saturday, 14 September. About Expert...

In this episode the curators Kwaku Boafo Kissiedu (Castro) and Nuna Adisenu-Doe are discussing the upcoming exhibition at Galerie Hubert Winter. We learn more about the origins of blaxTARLINES, concept of the show and the participating artists Akosua Odeibea Amoah-Yeboah, Kelvin Haizel, Gideon Hanyame, Ibrahim Mahama, Afrane Makof, Daniel Arnan Quarshie & Tracy Naa Koshie Thompson.