The exhibition curated by Lucas Cuturi and Alfred Weidinger (Scientific director at the OÖLKG), located in the grounds of the former imperial summer residence in Bad Ischl, focuses primarily on the sculptural work of Erwin Wurm and includes works from the past three decades. The exhibited works, some of which provide very personal insights into the artist’s life, also address experiences from his childhood—feelings of powerlessness and confinement. In addition to the FAT HOUSE, the FAT CAR, and other classics from Wurm’s oeuvre, the SCHOOL, the counterpart to the NARROW HOUSE, a narrow replica of Wurm’s parental home, will also be part of the exhibition. While the former building symbolizes socialization through the parental home, the school represents education through the state.
Wurm’s important work series explore the themes of philosophy, architecture, fashion, and luxury. Furthermore, the artist also draws on culinary elements of Austrian folk culture. Bread and pastries, special sausages, and pickled gherkins become protagonists of his work, representing both the artist himself and his environment.
The materials the artist uses to create these works are as diverse as the diverse themes on display. In addition to objects made of fabric, metal, acrylic, and marble, several glass objects will also be on display.
Alongside the artist’s sculptural oeuvre, there will also be a small cinema showing a selection of Wurm’s video works. Wurm achieved particular acclaim through this group of works. ONE MINUTE SCULPTURES It gained international recognition and, not least because of a music video by the cult band “Red Hot Chili Peppers”, who used it as a source of inspiration for one of their music videos, generated widespread public interest.
The exhibition took place at the area of the former summer residence of the former Austrian emperor Franz Josef I in Bad Ischl, Austria from the 16th of May till the 26th of October 2025
See also: https://www.ooekultur.at/exhibition-detail/erwin-wurm-marmorschloessl
