What does Kurt Ryslavy do for a living? This seemingly straightforward question reveals an underlying theme that Ryslavy plays with in his works. The Austrian-born artist/wine merchant/writer/collector/Sunday-painter plays with the ideas of amateurism and professionalism in his lifestyle, his artworks, and the artworks of others. Ryslavy creates works of art from bills and notes from his wine business, constantly blurring the distinction between his role as an artist, collector and dealer of art, and wine merchant. In his 'Verkaufswerken', he creates packaging in order to enhance the attractiveness of a sale of (valuable) works by other artists that got into his collection by exchange. He plays with the taboo of a work made to sell within the highly professionalised art world. The exhibition refers to olfactory problems, painting problems and repetition problems. A multisensory installation deals with commercial and non-commercial repetition, as well as originality and routine (or the dependence on routine as a kind of substantive corruption) within one’s artistic practice.

Kurt Ryslavy’s exhibition takes place both in the space of the Kunstverein as well as in the former chapel in Langenhagen’s Eichenpark. The chapel can be reached by foot in 10 minutes and is open every Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. In addition, it can be visited by appointment.

During the exhibition, a publication will be published, which highlights Kurt Ryslavy’s Verkaufswerke.

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