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Grazer Kunstverein to Present First Institutional Show of Martin Maloney

exhibition · 2026-09-02

Starting on September 17 and running until December 13, 2026, the Grazer Kunstverein in Austria will host the first major exhibition dedicated to the late Martin Maloney (1938–2003), a conceptual artist. The opening night is set for September 17 from 6 to 8 PM. Although Maloney wasn’t a mainstream figure, he was well-integrated into the 1960s New York art world as Conceptual art gained traction. He took part in Seth Siegelaub's pivotal "25 Show" in 1966 and exhibited in various key group shows, including at Galerie Konrad Fischer. Maloney’s connections included sharing a studio with Lawrence Weiner and receiving Christmas cards from Sol LeWitt, while Dan Graham once commented on his character in a memorable way. This exhibition aims to highlight Maloney’s overlooked contributions to art.

Key facts

  • Grazer Kunstverein will present Martin Maloney, the first focused institutional presentation of his work.
  • Martin Maloney lived from 1938 to 2003.
  • The exhibition runs from September 17 to December 13, 2026.
  • The opening reception is on Friday, September 17, 2026, from 6–8pm.
  • Maloney participated in Seth Siegelaub's 1966 '25 Show'.
  • He exhibited with Galerie Konrad Fischer.
  • He shared a studio with Lawrence Weiner on Bleecker Street.
  • He received Christmas cards from Sol LeWitt and compliments from Dan Graham.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Grazer Kunstverein
  • Galerie Konrad Fischer

Locations

  • Graz
  • Austria
  • New York City
  • Bleecker Street

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