The exhibition is dedicated to the conceptual artist Maximilian Prüfer (*1986). While raising questions about the role of nature in and as art, his artwork focuses on ecological, political, and sociocultural issues. The exhibition addresses two campaigns initiated by Mao Zedong (1893–1976) – the Four Pests Campaign of 1958 and Mao’s Gifts of 1968 – and discusses their effects in China. At the same time, it examines which questions the campaigns gave rise to in Austria, Europe, and around the world.
Weltmuseum Wien
The Weltmuseum Wien is one of the world’s prime ethnographic museums. It shows a culturally diverse array of content, stories, and ways of living in an entertaining way with unique cultural treasures from all over the globe. Highlights include ancient Mexican feather headdresses, the collection of James Cook, and objects from 19th-century expeditions.
Maximilian Prüfer: Fruits of Labour
18 May 2023 - 9 Jul 2024
Weltmuseum Wien, Heldenplatz, Wien, Österreich
Honey Pictures (series), Maximilian Prüfer, Photo print on Baryta, 2022 © Maximilian Prüfer