Exhibition of Susanne Wenger's Multidisciplinary Art at HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark
The exhibition 'Àdùnní Olórìṣà' at HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark in Graz showcases the work of Austrian artist Susanne Wenger, running until April 19, 2026. Curated by Sandro Droschl, it features a selection of her batik textiles, paintings, and drawings, highlighting her fusion of European modernism with Yorùbá spiritual traditions. Wenger, who lived in Nigeria for nearly six decades as an Òrìṣà priestess, created monumental sculptures in the Ọ̀ṣun Groves, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Her art, influenced by wartime resistance and surrealism, has gained international recognition through venues like the Venice Biennale and Tate Modern. The show emphasizes her role in bridging artistic and cultural realms.
Key facts
- Susanne Wenger (1915-2009) was an Austrian artist and Òrìṣà priestess in Nigeria.
- The exhibition at HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark in Graz runs until April 19, 2026.
- It includes batik textiles, paintings, and drawings, such as early 'Traumgesichte' works from 1943-1944.
- Wenger contributed to the New Sacred Art Movement, creating sculptures in the UNESCO-listed Ọ̀ṣun Groves.
- Her work combines European modernism with Yorùbá culture and has been featured internationally, including at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
Entities
Artists
- Susanne Wenger
- Adriano Pedrosa
Institutions
- HALLE FÜR KUNST Steiermark
- Susanne Wenger Foundation
- Tate Modern
- Haus der Kunst
- Museum of Contemporary Art Belgrade
- Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
- UNESCO
Locations
- Graz
- Òṣogbo
- Nigeria
- Vienna
- Paris
- Ìbàdàn
- Ẹdẹ
- Ìlóbùú