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Klaus Rinke's Dual Exhibitions in Vienna and Linz

exhibition · 2026-04-23

Two major exhibitions of Klaus Rinke have opened simultaneously. The first, at the Secession in Vienna, gathers all of his works that utilize water. The second, at the Neue Galerie in Linz, presents his personal collection of Australian Aboriginal art alongside all the instruments he uses in his practice, including measuring devices, tools, stones, and clocks. Catherine Millet and Jacques Henric interview the artist about his career.

Key facts

  • Two exhibitions of Klaus Rinke opened simultaneously.
  • One exhibition is at the Secession in Vienna, featuring water-based works.
  • The other is at the Neue Galerie in Linz, showing his Aboriginal art collection and his tools.
  • Catherine Millet and Jacques Henric interview the artist.
  • The exhibitions are described as important and original.
  • The Linz exhibition includes measuring instruments, tools, stones, and clocks.
  • The Vienna exhibition gathers all works using water.
  • The article is published in artpress in November 1980.

Entities

Artists

  • Klaus Rinke
  • Catherine Millet
  • Jacques Henric

Institutions

  • Secession
  • Neue Galerie Linz
  • artpress

Locations

  • Vienna
  • Austria
  • Linz
  • Australia

Sources