Austrian Vice Chancellor Establishes Expert Panel on Art by Convicted Criminals
Austrian Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler has initiated an expert council to address the handling of artworks by convicted offenders, specifically focusing on Otto Mühl. This follows ongoing debate about Mühl's legacy, with survivors from his commune speaking out against minimizing his crimes. The discussion involves the privately funded Vienna Actionism Museum, which advocates separating the artist's life from his work. The issue will be featured on ORF's Kulturmontag program on March 23 at 22:30.
Key facts
- Austrian Vice Chancellor Werner Kogler established an expert panel on art by convicted criminals
- The panel addresses works by Otto Mühl, a convicted sex offender
- Survivors from Mühl's commune oppose downplaying his crimes
- The Vienna Actionism Museum supports separating the artist's life from his artwork
- ORF's Kulturmontag will cover the topic on March 23 at 22:30
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Vienna Actionism Museum
- ORF
Locations
- Austria
- Vienna