--- type: press_release title: Public Matters language: en url: "https://www.belvedere.at/en/press/public-matters" --- # Public Matters ### Contemporary Art in the Belvedere Garden 13 May 2023 – 1 October 2023 [Press text "Public Matters" (EN)](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/Presselangtext_Public%20Matters_EN_0.pdf) [Objekttexte / Works "Public Matters"](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/Objekttexte.pdf) [Lageplan / Site map "Public Matters"](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/Lageplan_PublicMatters.pdf) ![Skulptur von Goshka Macuga im Teich vor dem Oberen Belvedere — Goshka Macuga, “I could have gone on flying through space forever but I have always loved a window, especially an open one.”, 2023 — Mixed-Media-Installation Courtesy Goshka Macuga, Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York, Kate MacGarry Gallery, London, Galerie Rüdiger Schöttle, Munich — Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Goshka%20Macuga%20P1%2021%20OB%20Teichseite%20PR_0.jpg) ## Press Images ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2022-10/_DSC1662%20Foto%20%C2%A9%20Lukas%20Schaller.jpg) Belvedere Palace Gardens photo: Lukas Schaller / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Goshka%20Macuga%20P1%2021%20OB%20Teichseite%20PR_0.jpg) Goshka Macuga, “I could have gone on flying through space forever but I have always loved a window, especially an open one.”, 2023 Mixed-Media-Installation Courtesy Goshka Macuga, Andrew Kreps Gallery, New York, Kate MacGarry Gallery, London, Galerie Rüdiger Schöttle, Munich Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/Public%20Matters%20Franz%20West-3%20Presse_0.jpg) Franz West, Lips, 2012 Aluminum, plastic, epoxy resin, fiberglass rebar Estate Franz West, ©Archive Franz West Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-04/Verena%20Dengler_Stoll.jpg) Verena Dengler, „Die Krönung der Hyazintha, 13. Mai 2023“ A poème chorégraphique – Ceremony from Verena Dengler In cooperation with Steffanie Ergen, Beatrix Ó Corráin aka Battle-ax, Toni Schmale, Marcia Schmidt, Barbara Urbanic a. o. Courtesy Verena Dengler photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-04/Thomas%20Geiger_Stoll.jpg) Thomas Geiger, „Atlas, Sphinx und Doktor“, 2023 From the series „Bust Talks“ Performance, Video Courtesy Thomas Geiger Photo: Johannes Stoll, Belvedere / Vienna, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/UB%20Dan%20Graham%20Presse-2.jpg) Dan Graham, "Round and Around", 2019/21 Two-way mirror glass, stainless steel , 230 × 749 × 650 cm On permanent loan from Ernst Ploil, Vienna Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Lawrence%20Weiner-1.jpg) Lawrence Weiner HUNG BY A THREAD AN EINEM FADEN HÄNGEND, 2008 TIED AT THE END VERSCHNÜRT AM ENDE, 2008 BOUNCED ALONG WEITER GETIPPT, 2008 KICKED OUT RAUS GETRETEN, 2008 THROWN AWAY WEGGEWORFEN, 2008 Language + the materials referred to Courtesy The Lawrence Weiner Estate, Galerie Hubert Winter, Vienna Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/Public%20Matters%20Carola%20Dertnig%20C-5.jpg) Carola Dertnig, "FELDENKREIS\_F2\_002 extended", 2023 Tubular steel, lacquered, 3 horseheads (millstones), polymer concrete Courtesy Carola Dertnig & Galerie Crone Wien, Berlin © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/Public%20Matters%20Cover%20Kuppelwieser%20Sagadin.jpg) Hans Kupelwieser, "e 14/1 sculptor", 2014 und Maruša Sagadin, B-Girls, Go!, 2018 Stainless steel, polished Belvedere, Vienna, Gift from the artist in 2014 © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 Steel, wood, paint Courtesy Christine König Galerie, Vienna and the artist, Commissioned by KÖR Kunst im öffentlichen Raum (Public Art Vienna), 2018 2020 permanent loan Christine König Galerie, Vienna, and Maruša Sagadin, Vienna, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Thomas%20Houseago%20C.jpg) Thomas Hauseago, "Daadist", 2018 / "Lechuza", 2020 Brass, concrete base / Bronze Private collection, Vienna, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Socratis%20Socratous%20Ansicht%20C.jpg) Socratis Socratous, "Thank God I’m getting on a boat", 2017 Seven parts, cast iron and bronze, lacquered Belvedere, Vienna Purchased from The Breeder, Athens in 2017 Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Louise%20Bourgeois%20P1%2011%20L.jpg) Louise Bourgeois, "Spider", 1996 Bronze © The Easton Foundation/Licensed by Bildrecht, Austria and VAGA at ARS, NY. Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20B%20Kowanz%20C5%2001.jpg) Brigitte Kowanz, "Meaning Code", 2007 LED, acrylic glass, aluminum Studio Brigitte Kowanz, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-06/PM%20Kapwani%20Kiwanga%2001%20C-1_0.jpg) Kapwani Kiwanga, The Worlds We Tell: Nammu, Ki and An, 2023 Mirror, glass, stone, wood, metal, glazed ceramic Courtesy Kapwani Kiwanga, Goodman Gallery, Cape Town and Galerie Tanja Wagner, Berlin Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Hans%20Op%20de%20Beeck%20P1%203.jpg) Hans Op de Beeck, The Horseman, 2020 Polyester, steel, polyamide, brass, coating Courtesy Hans Op de Beeck and Galerie Krinzinger, Vienna, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Toni%20Schmale%20P1.jpg) Toni Schmale, gefährt\*innen / companions, 2023 Forged, hot-dip galvanised and painted steel, concrete Courtesy Toni Schmale, Realization together with Bartholomäus Kinner, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Renate%20Bertlmann%20C-2.jpg) Renate Bertlmann, "Amo Ergo Sum", 2019 Galvanized sheet steel, powder coated in white, steel, concrete base Courtesy Renate Bertlmann, © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna © Bildrecht, Vienna 2023 ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/B21%20Public%20Matters%20Lulic-24-Bearbeitet%2002.jpg) Marko Lulić, "Museum of Revolution", 2009 Steel, lacquer Belvedere, Vienna, Purchased from the artist in 2011 Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Iman%20Issa%20PK%20C-19.jpg) Iman Issa, "Heritage Studies #42", 2023 Brass, text on steel plate Courtesy of the artist, of Rodeo Gallery, London, and Galerie Elisabeth & Klaus Thoman, Innsbruck / Vienna Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-05/PM%20Kara%20Walker%20C-22.jpg) Kara Walker, "Invasive Species (to be placed in your native garden)", 2017 Bronze, Edition 1/3 Courtesy Kara Walker und Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York Photo: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere, Vienna ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-09/00820230513_Belvedere_Fruelingsfest_BV1A1914_FINALS_HR.jpg) Kateřina Šedá, Come Closer!, 2023 Foto: Ouriel Morgensztern / Belvedere, Wien ![Image](https://www.belvedere.at/sites/default/files/2023-09/_DSC9560%201_0.jpg) Kateřina Šedá, Come Closer!, 2023 Photo: Jakub Čáp The texts, images, and documents provided here are copyrighted and are made available exclusively for the purpose of reporting on the exhibitions mentioned. 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