Close/d Exhibition at Kunsthaus Wien, July 2023
Close/d 2023 is a public art exhibition by Kunst Haus Wien in Vienna, Austria, exploring urban architectural interfaces and contemporary photographic interventions through site-specific installations and multimedia artwork. The exhibition, running from 28 June to 31 October 2023, features 23 photographic and sculptural works that deconstruct architectural spaces, urban landscapes, and sensory perceptions through complex visual narratives and experimental documentation techniques.
23 photos
Woman Holding Surreal Collage Artwork in Weathered Interior at Kunst Haus Wien An artwork depicting an urban landscape with architectural elements, power lines, and fragmented scenes is displayed by a woman in a worn, textured interior space. The complex photomontage blends architectural structures, natural elements, and unexpected visual juxtapositions, revealing a multilayered compositional approach characteristic of contemporary photographic art. 
KUNST HAUS WIEN Close/d Exhibition Poster Diptych on Weathered Wall Two identical exhibition posters for "Close/d" event dated 28.6.-31.10.23 affixed side-by-side on a textured, deteriorating wall surface. The poster design features a landscape with green and brown tones, representing an outdoor exhibition program at KUNST HAUS WIEN. 
Contemplative Viewer Examining Vibrant Portrait at Gallery Window A bald individual in a green shirt stands with a shoulder bag, observing a colorful abstract portrait displayed in a gallery window. The artwork features a stylized face with vivid red and blue tones, creating a striking visual contrast against the reflective glass and urban streetscape. 
Kunst Haus Wien Exhibition Poster in Pink Urban Display Vitrine Abstracted portrait artwork mounted within a pale pink architectural display space, featuring a fragmented, colorful image suggesting a human form against an urban architectural backdrop. The vitrine-like installation creates a stark contrast between the vibrant artwork and the muted surrounding concrete and structural elements. 
Urban Reflection: Distorted Skull Artwork in Layered Glass at KUNST HAUS WIEN Suspended glass panel displaying a vibrant, decaying skull composition overlaid with chromatic textures and organic fragments. Architectural urban backdrop visible through transparent layering, creating a complex visual dialogue between artistic representation and architectural environment. 
Textured Abstract Composition with Vibrant Red and Pink Chromatic Intensity Extreme close-up revealing intricate textural details with layered surfaces suggesting organic morphology. Granular visual field comprised of reddish-pink and dark tonal gradients with subtle textural interventions and intermittent turquoise accents, creating a complex visual landscape of abstracted materiality. 
Hundertwasser-Inspired Architectural Facade with Ceramic Columns at Kunst Haus Wien Asymmetrical architectural composition featuring black tiled surface with arched opening, flanked by vibrant blue and purple ceramic columns. Mosaic-like facade integrates green-tinted windows and textured stone base, exemplifying the distinctive architectural style of Kunst Haus Wien's public exhibition space. 
Optical Lens Reflects Earth Through Telescopic Viewfinder at Photography Session A blonde individual peers through a telescopic lens, capturing a reflected spherical image of the Earth within the circular optical element. The precise framing and close-up perspective emphasize the technological mediation of visual perception and environmental observation. 
Ethereal Sculptural Installation at Kunst Haus Wien Urban Exterior Abstract white sculptural figure positioned on cobblestone pavement, positioned against a textured brick and tile building facade with a vibrant red-framed window. The elongated, stylized human form appears to be a contemporary public art installation situated in an urban architectural context near the Kunst Haus Wien. 
Stone Fragments Displayed in Wooden Frame at KUNST HAUS WIEN Public Exhibition Two archaeological stone fragments with inscriptions or markings are carefully displayed within a wooden-framed vitrine, positioned symmetrically against a light-colored background. The glass-fronted display creates a contemplative spatial arrangement, highlighting the textural and historical qualities of the artifacts within the KUNST HAUS WIEN closed public space exhibition. 
Symmetrical Urban Architecture with Mirrored Facade and Verdant Organic Elements Kaleidoscopic architectural composition featuring a meticulously mirrored building facade integrated with lush greenery. Geometric structures with checkerboard-like window patterns and ivy-covered surfaces create a complex, symmetrical visual narrative of urban design and natural interaction. Precision of architectural elements contrasts with organic, leafy surroundings. 
Autumn Maple Leaf on Weathered Stone with Lichen Patina A vibrant yellow-green autumn maple leaf rests asymmetrically against a textured, gray stone surface covered in mottled lichen and moss. The leaf's crisp geometric shape and saturated seasonal coloration creates a striking chromatic and textural contrast against the stone's weathered, muted surface. 
Urban Street Scene with Orange Signage and Graffiti Wall Interaction Hand positioned against an orange-bordered urban wayfinding sign mounted on a textured concrete surface marked by graffiti. The sign's vertical orientation and vivid coloration creates a stark visual contrast against the muted gray background and spray-painted wall elements. 
Purple Egg-Shaped Sculptures Beside Urban Waterway in Vienna Two lavender-toned, organic sculptural forms rest on grassy terrain near a green-hued urban waterway, framed by trees and residential buildings. Positioned between metal railings and the water's edge, the amorphous objects create a surreal contrast with the surrounding architectural landscape. 
Organic Abstraction: Geological Textures in Vibrant Multicolored Microscopic Landscape Intricate painted surface revealing complex geological formations with swirling purple, orange, and blue textures suggesting mineral strata and organic metamorphosis. Detailed chromatic layers create a microscopic landscape of abstract topographical elements, rendering natural structures in fluid, transformative visual language. 
Lavender Caterpillar Installation by Water in Urban Public Space Large sculptural form in vibrant lavender hues resembling an organic, segmented caterpillar positioned on grassy terrain near an urban waterway. A figure seated on the sculptural piece engages with its intricate, ornate surface design, surrounded by trees and municipal buildings in a contemporary European cityscape. 
Open Book Displaying Design Sketches and Diagrams on Grassy Outdoor Background A partially opened book or catalog reveals a grid of design illustrations and sketches, positioned against a verdant grassy backdrop. The publication appears to showcase various objects or product designs, held by someone wearing a rust-colored lower garment and a black top. 
Suspended White Object Amid Dense Green Foliage A pale, crumpled white object hangs suspended from tree branches, contrasting sharply against a lush green canopy of leaves. The intricate network of branches creates a complex spatial arrangement, with the enigmatic white form drawing the viewer's attention through its unexpected presence in the natural environment. 
Reflective Art Installation Mirroring Urban Landscape by Kunst Haus Wien Multi-paneled glass artwork positioned alongside a tranquil urban waterway, featuring deep blue and nocturnal landscape imagery. The installation creates a complex visual dialogue between natural surroundings and artistic representation, blending architectural elements with organic green spaces and water reflections. 
Industrial Green and Gray Pipe Network on Textured Wall Surface Intricate assemblage of green and gray PVC piping mounted against a rough, granular wall substrate. Complex network of interconnected pipes with various angles and junctions, revealing industrial infrastructure and mechanical engineering design principles. 
Pomegranate Fragment: Botanical Intervention in Urban Display Window Large-scale photographic artwork depicting a pale hand holding a fractured red pomegranate against a lush green fern background, installed within a windowed architectural frame. The image explores botanical fragmentation and organic textures through a carefully composed visual narrative of natural elements. 
Fragmented Bone Fragments in Cupped Hand Against Window and Blue Surface Forensic or archaeological close-up of weathered bone fragments resting in a cupped human hand, positioned against a window frame with a textured concrete wall and blue-toned background surface. The pale, irregular osseous fragments contrast starkly with the pink skin tones, suggesting scientific documentation or archaeological preservation. 
Street Art Window Display Along Urban Residential Block in Vienna Colorful large-scale photographic art panels installed on street-level façade of a mid-century residential building, positioned alongside parked vehicles. Vibrant imagery depicting abstract and stylized visual compositions interrupt the neutral architectural surface, transforming the urban streetscape into a dynamic visual environment. You might also like
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