Grazer Kunstverein to Host First Institutional Show of Conceptual Artist Martin Maloney
From September 18 to December 13, 2026, the Grazer Kunstverein will present the first major exhibition dedicated to Martin Maloney, a conceptual artist who lived from 1938 to 2003. Maloney was an influential figure in New York City during the 1960s, a pivotal time for Conceptual art. He participated in the notable 1966 exhibition "The 25 Show: Painting and Sculpture," organized by Seth Siegelaub, and took part in significant shows at Gallery Konrad Fischer. Sharing a studio with Lawrence Weiner on Bleecker Street, he was well-connected, receiving holiday greetings from Sol LeWitt and notable mentions from Dan Graham. Despite his achievements, his work isn’t widely recognized, and this exhibition aims to shed light on his contributions.
Key facts
- The exhibition is the first focused institutional presentation of Martin Maloney's work.
- It will take place at Grazer Kunstverein from September 18 to December 13, 2026.
- Martin Maloney lived from 1938 to 2003.
- He was active in New York City in the 1960s during the emergence of Conceptual art.
- He participated in Seth Siegelaub's 1966 exhibition "The 25 Show: Painting and Sculpture."
- He exhibited with Gallery Konrad Fischer and appeared in other influential group shows.
- He briefly shared a studio with Lawrence Weiner on Bleecker Street.
- He received Christmas cards from Sol LeWitt and compliments from Dan Graham, as noted in his notebooks.
Entities
Artists
- Martin Maloney
- Seth Siegelaub
- Lawrence Weiner
- Sol LeWitt
- Dan Graham
Institutions
- Grazer Kunstverein
- Gallery Konrad Fischer
- Galerie Konrad Fischer
Locations
- Graz
- Austria
- New York City
- United States
- Bleecker Street