Markus Schinwald's 'Misfits' at Fondazione Coppola, Vicenza
At the Fondazione Coppola in Vicenza, the exhibition 'Misfits' showcases the work of Austrian artist Markus Schinwald (born 1973, Salzburg), under the curation of Davide Ferri. This solo exhibition spans the upper five levels of the historic Torrione di Porta Castello. It begins with 'Marionettes', featuring twelve wire-controlled figures. The following floors display Schinwald's modified portraits from the 18th and 19th centuries, which are characterized as 'mildly aggressive'. Included are videos 'Orient A' and 'Orient B', originally presented at the 2011 Venice Biennale, featuring performers in surreal environments. Additionally, sculptural pieces reconstruct Chippendale-style tables into provocative forms. The 'Monuments' series showcases prints of erased statues. The title 'Misfits' alludes to themes of displacement, relevant to both individuals and fashion.
Key facts
- Markus Schinwald solo exhibition 'Misfits' at Fondazione Coppola, Vicenza
- Curated by Davide Ferri
- Held at Torrione di Porta Castello, a medieval tower
- Exhibition includes Marionettes, altered portraits, videos Orient A and Orient B (2011 Venice Biennale), Chippendale table sculptures, and Monuments prints
- Schinwald describes his intervention as 'mildly aggressive' and a subversion of restoration
- Artist trained as a fashion designer; views clothing as covering or constraining the body
- Prostheses in works are seen as supplements to desires, not torture instruments
- Title 'Misfits' refers to being misplaced or wrong-sized, applying to artworks, characters, and viewers
Entities
Artists
- Markus Schinwald
Institutions
- Fondazione Coppola
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Vicenza
- Italy
- Salzburg
- Austria
- Torrione di Porta Castello