The book as an artistic medium plays a central role in the work of Louise Bourgeois, Heinz Gappmayr, Sol Lewitt, Rosemarie Trockel, as well as many contemporary young artists in the Austrian and international scene. Books are used as instruments to design poetic visions and to expand concept art. The artists’ books in TURNING PAGES initiate dialogues about gender roles and socio-political questions. At the same time, books are a form of cultural memory and commemoration. Young artists experiment with the medium of the book and transcend traditional boundaries of image, text, and material – against the backdrop of the digital world. In the exhibition, visitors can take different positions to leaf through and read books with the help of a specially developed, expansive display.

Talk and opening: Tue 30.9., 6pm

Lecture by Diedrich Diederichsen. Followed by the opening of the exhibition TURNING PAGES.
Limited number of places
Registration at https://www.mak.at/veranstaltung/eroeffnung__talk_turning_pages_2025-09-30_1800

The exhibition runs until 22.3.2026