Ceramic Hares at Albertina Museum, Vienna, March 2021
The 2021-03-27 Albertina Hasen Gallery documents a visual exploration of ceramic rabbit sculptures and urban encounters in Vienna, Austria, centered around Albert Dürer's artistic legacy and contemporary interpretations of animal form. The gallery sequence features sixteen photographs depicting stylized ceramic hares in various urban settings, with recurring subjects including a woman in a yellow and blue plaid coat interacting with yellow rabbit sculptures across Vienna's architectural landscapes, exploring themes of artistic intervention and human-object relationship.
16 photos
Solitary Red Figure Illuminated at End of Dark Circular Tunnel A crimson-clad figure sits silhouetted against a distant circular light source, positioned at the far end of a ribbed, darkened tunnel with concentric rings defining its architectural structure. The stark contrast between the deep shadows of the tunnel interior and the bright aperture creates a powerful visual metaphor of isolation and potential emergence, with the subject appearing small and contemplative within the overwhelming geometric space. 
Colorful Ceramic Rabbits Arranged on Monumental Stone Staircase in Urban Setting A meticulously arranged installation of ceramic rabbits in vibrant hues—pink, yellow, green, blue, and orange—cascades across the gray stone steps of a classical architectural setting. The ceramic sculptures, stylized in a minimalist form resembling seated rabbits, create a playful contrast against the austere neoclassical balustrade and urban architectural backdrop, transforming the mundane public staircase into a whimsical art intervention. The precise positioning of the rabbits suggests deliberate choreography, inviting viewers to engage with the unexpected visual narrative. 
Woman in Yellow and Plaid Contemplating Urban Landscape A woman wearing a yellow and black plaid jacket stands with her back to the camera, holding a bright yellow object while overlooking an urban street scene. Her long dark hair flows freely as she gazes toward buildings and trees in the muted background, creating a contemplative composition that juxtaposes her vibrant outerwear against the soft, desaturated urban environment. 
Sculptural Installation of Black Pipes with Unexpected Flame Illumination A meticulously arranged assemblage of cylindrical black pipes creates a dense, irregular sculptural form positioned against an ornate wooden door and beside a slender pine tree. Within the labyrinthine composition, a singular vivid orange flame emerges from one pipe, providing a striking chromatic contrast to the monochromatic surrounding elements and introducing an unexpected element of dynamic illumination. The juxtaposition of geometric industrial materials with organic architectural elements creates a provocative visual dialogue. 
Colorful Rabbits Nestled in Circular Geometric Composition A carefully arranged assemblage of stylized rabbit sculptures in vibrant hues—green, blue, yellow, orange, pink, and charcoal—positioned within a complex grid of overlapping circular forms. The rabbits are precisely placed within dark cylindrical spaces, creating a striking visual contrast between the monochromatic background and the saturated, sculptural animal figures. Each rabbit is rendered with simplified, angular geometry, suggesting a contemporary artistic interpretation of animal form. 
Angelic Statue Contrasts with Construction Crane in Brooding Urban Landscape Monumental marble sculpture of a winged angel positioned prominently in the foreground, set against a dramatic grey clouded sky and industrial construction crane. The classical statuary, rendered in pristine white stone, stands in stark architectural contrast to the modern yellow and grey metallic crane, creating a compelling visual dialogue between historical artistic representation and contemporary urban development. Surrounding buildings and trees complete the complex spatial composition. 
Graffitied Wooden Shelter Adjacent to Modernist Office Building A weathered wooden structure, painted orange and extensively tagged with graffiti, stands on a paved area beside a rectangular multi-story office building with a grid of windows. Situated near some verdant shrubbery, the small shelter appears to be a makeshift construction, creating a stark contrast between urban architectural formalism and spontaneous street intervention. The image documents an informal architectural element within a structured institutional landscape. 
Woman in Yellow Gloves and Plaid Coat Observing Urban Streetscape Profile view of a woman wearing a yellow, blue, and white plaid coat standing on an urban street with architectural elements in the background. She clutches a yellow object while gazing sideways, her long dark hair falling past her shoulders against the muted tones of the city environment. The composition emphasizes spatial depth and the subject's contemplative posture within the urban landscape. 
Young Yellow Hare: An Urban Encounter in Plaid and Ceramic A woman in a yellow-blue checkered jacket holds a bright yellow ceramic hare sculpture on an urban street with architectural structures in the background. Her side profile is turned downward, engaging with the stylized ceramic animal, creating a tableau of contemporary interaction between human and artistic object amid an architectural urban landscape. 
Orange Rabbit Sculpture Resting on Hollywood Walk of Fame Star A vibrant orange ceramic rabbit sculpture is positioned diagonally on a white terrazzo star embedded in a dark concrete surface, characteristic of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The sculpture appears to be a stylized, smooth representation of a rabbit, creating a whimsical contrast against the stark commemorative star marking a historical figure's achievement. The image plays with visual juxtaposition, light, and shadow, highlighting the unexpected placement of the playful object on this iconic urban landmark. 
Standing Solitary in Urban Architecture: Red-Clad Figure with Elaborate Tattoos A mature individual wearing a vibrant red jacket stands alone on a stone-paved plaza, positioned before a grand historical architectural backdrop with ornate arched windows. The subject, dressed in grey shorts and burgundy sneakers, appears contemplative while holding an unidentified object, with intricate tattoos visible on exposed legs against the structured urban environment. The architectural setting suggests a European city with classical architectural elements, creating a stark contrast with the contemporary figure. 
Albertina Museum's Stadt und Land Exhibition Poster with Playful Ceramic Rabbit Sculptures Cylindrical advertising column displaying the Albertina museum's "Stadt und Land" exhibition poster featuring works by Dürer, Rembrandt, Cézanne, and Klee, positioned on an urban street corner. Two small ceramic rabbit figurines - one orange and one black - sit at the base of the column, creating a whimsical contrast with the serious art historical advertisement in the background. The poster hints at a landscape-themed exhibition exploring urban and rural artistic representations. 
Comparative Rabbit Sculpture in Monochromatic Orange and Dark Tones Large-scale ceramic sculpture featuring oversized orange boots flanking two stylized rabbit figurines - one vibrant orange and one dark gray-black - positioned on a neutral surface with textured stone wall background. The sculptural installation explores chromatic contrast, scale, and form through a minimalist composition that playfully juxtaposes ceramic rendering of animal and footwear motifs. 
Young Woman in Plaid Contemplating Bright Yellow Stylized Animal Sculpture A young woman with long dark hair gazes downward while holding a vibrant yellow sculpted animal figure, her plaid coat in muted blue and tan tones creating visual contrast against the neutral architectural background. The scene suggests a moment of quiet introspection, with the glossy yellow sculpture creating a striking focal point against her subdued attire and the textured wall behind her. 
Young Woman with Yellow Ceramic Hare Near Architectural Backdrop A woman in a yellow and blue plaid coat sits contemplatively beside a vibrant yellow ceramic rabbit sculpture. The subject gazes downward, her long brunette hair framing her profile, with an architectural background of pale stone walls visible behind her. Her composed posture and the sculptural arrangement suggest a meditative moment of aesthetic reflection. 
Contemplative Encounter with Yellow Ceramic Hare Sculpture A woman in a yellow and blue plaid coat leans towards a vibrant yellow ceramic hare sculpture positioned on a dark surface near a window. Her delicate hand hovers near the stylized rabbit, creating a moment of subtle interaction between the human figure and the crafted object, suggesting a contemplative engagement with form and color.