Valie Export Retrospective at Centre National de la Photographie
VALIE EXPORT, born Waltraud Höllinger, is an Austrian artist whose work is synonymous with early Viennese Actionism. In the 1970s, she created performances marked by intense violence, using her own body as a medium. Her provocative interventions are deeply rooted in feminist activism and a critique of societal constraints. A solo exhibition of her work is on view at the Centre National de la Photographie in Paris from September 12 to December 21, 2003.
Key facts
- VALIE EXPORT is the stage name and trademark of Austrian artist Waltraud Höllinger.
- She was a key figure in early Viennese Actionism during the 1970s.
- Her performances often involved explicit violence and focused on the human body.
- Her work is driven by feminist engagement and a desire to break free from constraints.
- The exhibition is held at the Centre National de la Photographie in Paris.
- The exhibition runs from September 12 to December 21, 2003.
- The source is an article from artpress.com dated September 1, 2003.
Entities
Artists
- VALIE EXPORT
- Waltraud Höllinger
Institutions
- Centre National de la Photographie
- artpress.com
Locations
- Paris
- France
Sources
- artpress —