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Vienna Modernism. Female. Resistant.
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Museumsplatz 1, 3500 Krems an der Donau
The universal artist Fanny Harlfinger-Zakucka (1873–1954) was a radical advocate for the women's movement at the beginning of the 20th century. One hundred years ago, she founded the Association of Viennese Women Artists. On the occasion of this anniversary, the Lower Austrian Gallery is dedicating an exhibition to this almost forgotten representative of Viennese Modernism. This exhibition provides new insights into her diverse artistic work as well as into the struggle of the female art scene for emancipation and recognition during the interwar period.
REDISCOVERY OF A UNIVERSAL ARTIST
As a painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and designer, Fanny Harlfinger-Zakucka left behind a multifaceted body of work. Born in Mank, Lower Austria, she went to Vienna to study art, creating remarkably avant-garde color woodcuts as early as 1903 and breaking into the then entirely male domain of furniture design.
She participated in the legendary art exhibition of the progressive Klimt group and was a member of the Neukunstgruppe founded by Egon Schiele. Always in tune with modernity, the artist created illustrations for significant art magazines such as "Ver Sacrum," "Der liebe Augustin," and "Die Fläche." Harlfinger-Zakucka also collaborated with the Wiener Werkstätte. Her works were showcased at special exhibitions in Vienna as well as at the Paris Salon.
The artist was awarded an honorary prize by the City of Vienna for the innovative design of her modern children's room. Her creation featured furniture in a vibrant lemon yellow, interspersed with a striking red grid pattern. These pieces were not only functional—they served both for storage and play.
The rediscovery of Harlfinger-Zakucka's artistic, curatorial, and emancipatory achievements contributes to a crucial correction of the historical narrative.
REDISCOVERY OF A UNIVERSAL ARTIST
As a painter, graphic artist, illustrator, and designer, Fanny Harlfinger-Zakucka left behind a multifaceted body of work. Born in Mank, Lower Austria, she went to Vienna to study art, creating remarkably avant-garde color woodcuts as early as 1903 and breaking into the then entirely male domain of furniture design.
She participated in the legendary art exhibition of the progressive Klimt group and was a member of the Neukunstgruppe founded by Egon Schiele. Always in tune with modernity, the artist created illustrations for significant art magazines such as "Ver Sacrum," "Der liebe Augustin," and "Die Fläche." Harlfinger-Zakucka also collaborated with the Wiener Werkstätte. Her works were showcased at special exhibitions in Vienna as well as at the Paris Salon.
The artist was awarded an honorary prize by the City of Vienna for the innovative design of her modern children's room. Her creation featured furniture in a vibrant lemon yellow, interspersed with a striking red grid pattern. These pieces were not only functional—they served both for storage and play.
The rediscovery of Harlfinger-Zakucka's artistic, curatorial, and emancipatory achievements contributes to a crucial correction of the historical narrative.
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