VALIE EXPORT, Brigitte Huck, Heike Maier-Rieper
VALIE EXPORT evn collection - Wallpaper #2
EDITOR
evn collection, EVN AG
TEXT
Brigitte Huck
DESIGNER
MVD Austria, Christine Schmauszer
LANGUAGE
German, English
DETAILS
Softcover / 46 pages / 23 x 16,5 cm
PUBLICATION DATE
08/2025
ISBN
With unyielding critical force and a pioneering spirit, VALIE EXPORT has shaped feminist art for decades. Her work is driven by resistance, a belief in change, and a deep analysis of society, politics, and culture.
A recurring motif in her art is the cube-shaped dice - appearing as architecture, sculptural object, acoustic presence, and symbol of chance, risk, and structure. In photomontages, videos, and spatial installations, EXPORT weaves the dice into a complex visual language that connects the body with systems of power and technology.
As part of the EVN wallpaper project, EXPORT transforms a corporate stairwell into a dynamic continuum of sight and sound. Digitally generated images of dice in varying sizes cover the walls, accompanied by the rolling sound of dice - a sonic backdrop that evokes both play and unpredictability. The installation invites movement, passage, and reflection.
This book explores EXPORT’s multifaceted engagement with the die as form, concept, and political metaphor - offering a compelling insight into the practice of one of the most influential artists of our time.