ERWIN WURM
MARMORSCHLÖSSL, BAD ISCHL, AUSTRIA
17 MAY – 26 OCTOBER 2025
The exhibition, 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. Accompanying the artist's sculptural oeuvre will also be a small cinema featuring a selection of Wurm's video works.
