A former Rhône-Poulenc pharmaceutical factory provides a suitably atmospheric setting for this exhibition devoted to the factory, as interesting for the way it is presented as for the works themselves. Works by internationally renowned artists are exhibited alongside lesser-known prints, paintings by factory workers and authentic props. A strong selection of photos reveals the variety of approaches, from the committed socialism in John Davies’ images of northern mill towns, to the obsessive cataloguing of Bernd & Hilla Becher and the distanced, high-gloss colour of Andreas Gursky. There is also sculpture, prints, paintings, documentary, video and installation.
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Wiesen Sunsplash 2000
Austria’s annual open-air reggae jamboree is in its 15th year but with this year’s unpredictable summer, there’s likely to be a lot more splash than sun. However with the Wiesen stage’s enormous dome, the skanking masses will be able to enjoy the likes of Alpha Blondy, Patrice and Misty in Roots on the first day. Saturday’s line-up has a distinctly retro flavour with Sly & Robbie and the remains of Black Uhuru, Osibisa and headlining, the Wailers. Fairly predictable stuff, so be sure to check the weather forecast before making the 50km trek from Vienna.
