The Beginning Exhibition at Albertina Modern, Vienna, June 2020
Visit to the exhibition "The Beginning — Art in Austria 1945 to 1980" at the Albertina Modern after opening hours, June 2020. The installation views document the minimalist gallery spaces with abstract geometric canvases, photographic series and surreal works from the founding decades of Austrian post-war art.
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Exhibition View of "The Beginning" at Albertina Modern, 1945-1980 Period Display Minimalist gallery interior featuring a pristine white wall with bold red exhibition title "THE BEGINNING" referencing the Kunst in Österreich (Art in Austria) period from 1945 to 1980. Wooden flooring and warm wood-paneled wall provide a neutral backdrop for sparse art display, with a glass railing and architectural elements creating a contemporary museum environment. Subtle track lighting and carefully positioned artwork emphasize the exhibition's clean, contemplative design aesthetic. 
Minimalist Gallery Layout at Albertina Modern's "The Beginning" Exhibition Stark white gallery walls frame a meticulously arranged display of abstract geometric artworks, predominantly featuring red, blue, and dark-toned canvases arranged in a symmetrical vertical composition. A wooden bench positioned centrally on the parquet floor creates a contemplative viewing axis, drawing the eye through the serene, spatially balanced exhibition space at Albertina Modern. 
Exhibition View of "The Beginning" at Albertina Modern, Minimalist Gallery Space Interior gallery view featuring a central silvery textured wall dividing the exhibition space, with multiple artworks displayed on surrounding white walls. A dark platform displays sculptural objects, while track lighting illuminates the carefully arranged exhibition design of "The Beginning" at Albertina Modern, emphasizing the spatial dialogue between architectural elements and artistic presentation. The minimalist installation creates a contemplative environment for art viewing. 
Albertina Modern Exhibition View: Minimalist Gallery Space with Framed Photographic Series Pristine white gallery walls frame a series of black and white photographs hung in a precise linear arrangement, complemented by a minimalist wooden bench positioned centrally on a light hardwood floor. The exhibition space demonstrates a carefully curated aesthetic of negative space and geometric precision, with seven framed photographs creating a rhythmic visual sequence against the neutral background of the gallery wall at "The Beginning" exhibition. 
Abstract Expressionist Cross Painting at Albertina Modern's "The Beginning" Exhibition Large-scale abstract expressionist painting dominates the gallery wall, featuring a striking cruciform composition rendered in explosive black and red paint splatters against a muted background. Complementary monochromatic works are displayed on the adjacent wall, creating a dramatic visual dialogue within the pristine white exhibition space of Albertina Modern. 
Exhibition View of Colorful Modern Artworks at Albertina Modern's "The Beginning" Expansive gallery space featuring vibrant contemporary paintings installed on white and yellow walls, with track lighting illuminating diverse abstract compositions. A large central painting dominated by bright yellows, blues, and geometric shapes anchors the exhibition view, complemented by smaller artworks positioned strategically around the room. A single visitor moves contemplatively through the space, providing a sense of scale and human interaction within the museum environment. 
Exhibition View of Reflective Landscape Photograph at Albertina Modern's "The Beginning" Interior view of the Albertina Modern museum during "The Beginning" exhibition, featuring a large central photographic artwork depicting silhouetted figures in a boat against a serene mountain lake with perfect reflection. The exhibition space reveals wooden flooring, white walls, and multiple artwork installations, with a visitor observing a painting on the right side and another figure near an open doorway on the left. 
Exhibition View of Surreal Artworks at Albertina Modern's "The Beginning" Two starkly different paintings are displayed in an art gallery setting, one featuring a stylized figurative work with geometric elements in muted colors, the other a minimalist landscape with blue tones and thin horizontal lines. The gallery space is characterized by white walls, track lighting, and a wooden bench, creating a clean, contemplative environment for viewing the exhibited artworks.