Our projects

This series of three art exhibitions will explore everyday aesthetic categories emerging under late capitalism. The theme is inspired by and in response to the work of feminist scholar and cultural theorist Sianne Ngai, a professor at Stanford University, whose research explores the commonplace aesthetic categories that have emerged in response to capitalism. Ngai argues that these marginalized everyday aesthetics, in contrast to more academically recognized aesthetics such as "beautiful" or "sublime" more directly speak to our daily interaction with and experience of the world around us.

First exhibition

The Gimmick!

March 28th - April 2nd, 2025
Curators: Ziegi Boss and (I) Instructor

Exhibition Series

Everyday Aesthetics under Capitalism

Second exhibition

Title TBD

June 27th - July 3rd, 2025
Curators: Oliver Cloke and (I) Instructor

Third exhibition

Title TBD

September 25th - October 2nd, 2025
Curators: Ziegi Boss and Melina Steiner

A shortcut, a cheap trick, a ploy to convince you that you need something that you really don’t, the gimmick chronically promises more than it delivers. An aesthetic category first researched by cultural theorist Sianne Ngai, the gimmick isn’t just a thing, it is a judgement: an expression of skepticism and mistrust, it exposes something deeper about how we think about production and consumption in a capitalistic system. And yet, the gimmick is also an object of fascination and humor. It can be comedic, playful and even a tool of social critique.

More information coming soon...

Above: An AI (labor saving tool) representation of a Gimmick

The Gimmick!

Group Art Exhibition

March 28th - April 2nd, 2025

Past Projects

The position of the minute hand in relation to midnight on the Doomsday Clock serves as a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-inflicted global catastrophe. The time is now set closer than at any other time in history: 90 seconds to midnight. 90 Seconds to Midnight is thus intended to encourage artists to address, with time running out, themes of: the environment and climate change, political upheaval, technological and scientific developments as a whole, and ecological catastrophe.

And taking place during the exhibition:

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Chronos Film Screening

November. 10th, 2024 at 2:30 CEST

This event brings together contributors from the newly published ‘ARTIST COLLECTIVES: conversations, methods and practices 2023-2024’, for 30 minutes of experimental art and creation. We will build a space for everyone whether online or in person to be able to participate and explore the film Chronos and take part in activities. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow artists, share your ideas, and experience collective expression.

90 Seconds to Midnight

Group Art Exhibition, part of Vienna Art Week 2024

November. 9th-15th, 2024

Public Premiere Screening:
Borders: shaping place and movement

Experimental video and short film showreel

October 30th, 6:30pm
Hosted by Blickle Kino in Belvedere 21

Borders: shaping place and movement is an experimental video and short film showreel exploring the nature of borders and their impact on society, culture, and the human experience. This curation brings together the work of artists and filmmakers from around the world, representing different perspectives, as well as experimental approaches to visual expression. The works in this showreel explore cultural and geopolitical boundaries and how they can impact the opportunities and experiences of individuals and communities.