Adrian Ghenie - Schattenbilder

A vertical rectangular poster or canvas against a white background. The image on the poster is completely blurred, showing only dark, indistinct shapes in shades of grey, blue, and brown. The object casts a soft shadow to the left and bottom, giving it a subtle three-dimensional appearance.

A black hardcover book titled GHENIE in white capital letters on the spine, shown at a three-quarter angle on a white background. The glossy cover features a dark, blurry, and abstract painting.

An open art book with a black cover and pages displayed on a white background. The left page features a black-and-white painting by Adrian Ghenie, depicting a man in a suit next to a gaunt figure. The right page shows a colorful, abstract painting of two figures embracing amidst a chaotic background. Below the main images is a section with numerous thumbnail-sized pictures.

An open art book with black pages on a white background. The left page shows a black-and-white expressionist drawing of a gaunt, anguished figure. The right page features a colorful, abstract painting of a red figure with an elaborate headdress standing beside an office chair. A strip of thumbnail images runs along the bottom of the spread.

An open art book photographed against a white background, displaying a two-page spread of an abstract expressionist painting. The painting shows a distorted, reclining figure with a grey head on a vibrant blue and black background. Below the main image, there is a row of smaller thumbnail images showing sketches and related artworks.

A dark, vertical rectangular object, possibly a poster or book cover, is shown against a white background. The image on the object is heavily blurred, showing indistinct dark and muted shapes that suggest a figure. At the bottom, small white text reads: Based on an original concept by C.A.B.

A dense collage of artworks by artist Adrian Ghenie from his Schatten Bilder series. The image features rows of expressionistic paintings and charcoal drawings of distorted and skeletal human figures. Black title cards with German text are interspersed throughout the grid-like composition, presenting a comprehensive overview of the artist's visceral style.

A page from an art catalog for Adrian Ghenie, displaying two paintings. The left painting is a black and white expressionist work of a man in a suit beside a gaunt, haloed figure. The right painting is a colorful, chaotic, and abstract work showing two distorted figures in a frenzied embrace. Below are text and thumbnails.

An abstract diptych painting by Adrian Ghenie. The left panel features distorted, fleshy human limbs rendered with energetic brushstrokes against a dark background. The right panel shows a ghostly, skeletal figure in white and blue, holding a laptop. The bottom of the image contains text, including the artist's name, and a gallery of thumbnail images.

A screenshot of a digital art gallery. Large, white German text on a dark, blurred background reads KNIENDER MÄNNLICHER AKT MIT ERHOBENEN HÄNDEN 1, which translates to Kneeling Male Nude with Raised Hands 1. Below the text is a thumbnail strip of various drawings and paintings of figures.

A screenshot of a digital art book spread. On the left, page 62 shows a stark, black-and-white expressionist drawing of a gaunt, anguished figure. On the right, page 63, is a colorful, abstract painting of a distorted reddish figure with antler-like growths standing next to an office chair. A filmstrip of other artworks is displayed below.

A digital interface displaying two abstract charcoal drawings side-by-side. The drawing on the left features a distorted, possibly skeletal figure with an outstretched hand. The drawing on the right depicts a stylized, rounded chair with a hand resting on its back. Below the main image is a filmstrip of other artworks, with one highlighted and labeled WELTWEHMUT 1.

A screenshot of a digital art catalog displaying two pages side-by-side. On the left is page 88, a black-and-white expressionist artwork of two figures lying in stacked, open, coffin-like boxes. On the right is page 89, a full-color painting of a similar composition, titled Auferstehung 1, with one figure wearing a helmet against a blue background and another with a halo below. A thumbnail gallery of other artworks is visible at the bottom.

An abstract diptych painting with energetic, gestural brushstrokes. The left panel is a dense tangle of organic, fleshy forms in earthy browns, pinks, and light blues. The right panel is more geometric and architectural, with sweeping strokes of gray, black, and white bisected by a vibrant light blue. Along the bottom is a row of smaller thumbnail images, with a central label reading AUFERSTEHUNG 2.

A digital catalogue page displays two artworks side-by-side. On the left is a black-and-white expressionist drawing of a gaunt, two-headed nude figure against a dark background. On the right is a colorful, surreal painting of a distorted, fragmented nude figure kneeling while taking a selfie with a smartphone. A filmstrip of other artworks is shown at the bottom.

A complex, multi-layered charcoal drawing on a textured, light-gray surface. The artwork consists of overlapping, gestural sketches of human figures, creating a distorted and dynamic composition. A central figure holds a hand to their head, and to the right is a sketch of a bone joint. A horizontal gallery of smaller images is displayed along the bottom.

An expressive abstract diptych with a digital gallery interface below. The left panel features a complex, organic form in orange and tan against a dark background with light blue cloud shapes. The right panel is a swirl of blue, teal, and white brushstrokes, with forms resembling large, stylized hands.

A two-page spread from an art publication with a black background and large, white, sans-serif text. The German title reads: ADRIAN GHENIE DAS SELBSTPORTRAIT ALS DYSTOPISCHES EPOCHENBILD. VON KLAUS ALBRECHT SCHRÖDER. Along the bottom is a horizontal strip of small, grayscale sketches depicting distorted figures and body parts.

A two-page spread from a book or magazine, pages 236 and 237, showing an interview in German with white text on a black background. Across the bottom of both pages is a filmstrip-like band of small, grayscale images. The interview is titled DAS GESPRÄCH. ADRIAN GHENIE UND KLAUS SPEIDEL.

Adrian Ghenie - Schattenbilder

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By (artist): Egon Schiele, Adrian Ghenie

Edited by: Klaus Albrecht Schröder, Adrian Ciprian Barsan

December 2024, 324 Pages, 200 Photos

Hardcover

244mm x 341mm

ISBN: 978-3-7757-5861-1

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Lost works, brought back to life

The ALBERTINA honors Adrian Ghenie with a revolutionary exhibition based on the idea and concept by Ciprian Adrian Barsan. Adrian Ghenie brings Schiele's lost works - known only through black-and-white photographs - back to life. About a quarter of Schiele's paintings remain missing or were destroyed. These lost images, which address themes such as death, sexuality, and melancholy, exist only as shadowy photographs. The project 'Egon Schiele Shadow Paintings' takes viewers on a metaphysical journey through decay and rebirth. Ghenie transforms these shadow images into vivid manifestations of the color spectrum, blurring the lines between reality and abstraction.

"Schiele was, of course, part of my mental archive. I have two things in common with Schiele. Not in terms of style, but in terms of attitude. As soon as you leave behind the traditional constraints of anatomy, the way you deform the human form can become a portrait of your character or inner psyche on a deeper level." - Adrian Ghenie

Adrian Ghenie (*1977 in Baia Mare, Romania), is one of the most celebrated painters of his generation. His work is considered "posthumously born" in the Nietzschean sense, blending past influences with contemporary themes. Ghenie is known for merging personal, political, and art historical themes, combining abstract and figurative elements, and exploring the possibilities of his medium. He draws on personal memories, art historical references, film stills, and internet visuals.

Egon Schiele (1890-1918) showed exceptional artistic talent at an early age. He entered the Vienna Academy in 1906, but soon left due to conflicts and founded the Neukunstgruppe. Known for his expressive works, Schiele achieved significant fame in 1918, but died of the Spanish flu at the age of 28.

EXHIBITION
ALBERTINA, Vienna
October 11, 2024-March 2, 2025