Valie Export's Feminist Journey Through Vienna
Valie Export, born Waltraud Lehner in 1940 in Linz, Austria, is the subject of a video produced by Tate London. The video tours significant locations in Vienna tied to her career. Known for radical performances in the 1960s and 1970s, Export's work focuses on female identity and women's societal roles. She left domestic life early after a brief marriage and a daughter raised by her sister, pursuing art to challenge social conventions and the male gaze. Her adopted name, a brand-like symbol, reflects rejection of paternal and marital surnames while referencing art's commodification as an 'exportable' product.
Key facts
- Valie Export was born in 1940 in Linz as Waltraud Lehner.
- The video was produced by Tate London.
- Export is known for radical performances in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Her work addresses female identity and women's roles in society.
- She left home after one year of marriage and had a daughter.
- Her daughter was raised by Export's sister.
- Export's name symbolizes freedom from male surnames.
- The name also alludes to art as an exportable commodity.
Entities
Artists
- Valie Export
- Waltraud Lehner
Institutions
- Tate
Locations
- Linz
- Austria
- Vienna