March 2018
Optik Schröder II Exhibition at MUMOK, Vienna, 2018
Installation views of "Optik Schröder II" at MUMOK, Vienna, in March 2018, presenting works from the Alexander Schröder collection. The photographs document the gallery spaces with American flag abstractions, photographic displays in glass vitrines and the museum's stark architectural geometry of staircases and glass partitions.
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Exhibition View of "Optik Schröder II" at MUMOK, Vienna Art Installation Gallery space featuring a diverse array of framed artworks mounted on white walls, with pieces arranged in multiple horizontal layers. A large photographic print dominates the foreground, depicting a softly focused portrait, while an ornate wire-like sculptural element is visible on the left side of the installation. The white floor and minimal hanging design create a contemplative, expansive exhibition environment characteristic of contemporary art presentation. Installation View of American Flag Abstractions at MUMOK's Optik Schröder II Exhibition Minimalist gallery space displaying geometric interpretations of the American flag, with red and yellow flag-inspired vertical and horizontal compositions mounted on white walls. Sculptural geometric forms rest on the polished floor, creating spatial dialogue between wall-mounted and three-dimensional artworks, with track lighting highlighting the stark, clean exhibition design. 
Optik Schröder II Exhibition View at MUMOK with Visitors Examining Photographic Displays Minimalist white gallery interior with track lighting illuminating glass display cases containing photographic materials. Visitors are positioned throughout the space, examining wall-mounted photo collections and display cases, creating a contemplative atmosphere of scholarly engagement with visual documentation. The sparse, clean architectural environment emphasizes the photographic artifacts as primary focal points within the MUMOK exhibition space. 
Geometric Architectural Abstraction in Black and White Spatial Composition Stark architectural planes intersect at sharp angles, creating a minimalist interior landscape of dark graphite and ivory surfaces. Rectilinear panels slice the visual field, generating a complex perspectival study with precise geometric divisions and strategic lighting that reveals subtle depth and negative spaces between architectural elements. Architectural photography exploring spatial relationships and architectural abstraction. 
Architectural Interior with Staircase, Concrete Wall, and Emergency Exit Sign Monochromatic architectural interior featuring a stark concrete wall with vertical ribbing, intersecting with a metal staircase and a glass elevator shaft. A bright red emergency exit sign provides a punctuating chromatic accent against the predominantly gray and dark tonal palette. Minimalist composition emphasizes geometric precision and the interplay of light and shadow in this modernist spatial arrangement. 
Industrial Interior with Glass and Metal Architectural Elements at MUMOK, Vienna Stark architectural interior featuring corrugated metal flooring, glass partitions, and exposed structural elements. Dramatic lighting illuminates a doorway, casting geometric shadows across a clinical, minimalist space characterized by industrial grey and metallic surfaces. Vertical scaffolding or ladder structure visible against a translucent glass wall creates visual depth and technological precision. 
Illuminated Glass Partitions in Minimalist Interior at MUMOK, Vienna Architectural interior view featuring precise linear lighting and glass panel divisions, creating a geometric spatial arrangement with dramatic downlighting. Sleek metallic surfaces and angular architectural elements define a contemporary exhibition space, with strategically positioned spotlights casting controlled illumination across translucent and reflective surfaces. Industrial aesthetic emphasizes spatial geometry and light manipulation within the MUMOK gallery environment. You might also like
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