Vienna Actionism Museum to Cease Exhibition Program Following Controversial Otto Muehl Show
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Officially, the end of the exhibition operation is explained with persistent criticism of Otto Mühl. Economic reasons are also likely to play a role.
Otto Muehl was a drastic action artist – and condemned for abuse and rape. A Viennese museum showing works by Muehl announced the closure. The presentation was "no longer sustainable".
Otto Muehl was a well-known Austrian artist - not only because of his works, but also because of his abuses. A museum dedicated to his art now draws consequences
Instead of the public museum operation, a foundation is to be created for the exploration of Viennese actionism, which is to remain accessible against prior registration.
Museum operators insist on the relevance of the artist convicted of sexual crimes, but find: Museale presentation unsustainable.
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