William Corwin reviews Günter Brus and Martha Jungwirth
William Corwin examines the work of Austrian artist Günter Brus, focusing on his 1965 performance piece Wiener Spaziergang. The review also considers the artistic contributions of Martha Jungwirth. Photographic documentation by Ludwig Hoffenreich captures Brus's actionist work. The analysis was published on July 16, 2018, through artcritical's platform. Both artists represent significant figures in Austrian contemporary art. The piece explores their respective approaches to performance and painting. Critical attention is given to Brus's radical bodily interventions in public space. Jungwirth's abstract works receive parallel consideration in this comparative assessment.
Key facts
- William Corwin authored the review
- Günter Brus created Wiener Spaziergang in 1965
- Martha Jungwirth's work is also examined
- Ludwig Hoffenreich photographed Brus's performance
- Publication date was July 16, 2018
- artcritical published the review
- Brus is an Austrian actionist artist
- The review compares two Austrian artists
Entities
Artists
- Günter Brus
- Martha Jungwirth
- William Corwin
- Ludwig Hoffenreich
Institutions
- artcritical
Locations
- Austria