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Leo Schatzl
Farrago
The subversive, ironic analysis of systems of social control; pseudo-scientific technical experiments, for example with objects of daily use; and the “manipulation” of our visual habits with the help of technical
apparatus – these are central aspects of artistic work of Leo Schatzl.
(Martin Sturm)
Born 1958 in Obernberg am Inn/Austria. Lives and works in Vienna. Studied at the University of Art in Linz (visual design, metal design). Cooperation with several artists' groups (Stadtwerkstatt, Unabhängige Filme Linz, Dead Dog Gallery, Kunstlabor, Contained ...). 1992-2005 teaching post at the University of Art in Linz (intermedia laboratories). Numerous projects, exhibitions, film and video screenings in Austria and abroad. Main fields of work: interdisciplinary room installations, objects, photography, image media.
PROJECTS AND EXHIBITIONS (Selection)
Zu den Sachen, Lentia 2000, Linz, A 1983; Schneckenreich, Stadtwerkstatt, Ars Electronica, Linz, A 1984; Schnell und Hell, Stadtwerkstatt, Linz, A 1985; Neue Malerei aus Österreich, Grüner & Jelinek, Köln, D 1985; Wohngebüsch-Zimmerbrand, Kunstmuseum Düsseldorf, A 1986; Unter jeder Kunst, ehem. Ringbrotwerke Linz, A 1986; T+D, Galerie Hofkabinett, Linz, A 1986; Raumen, Galerie Maerz & Fischerhalle, Linz, A 1987; Kopfstich*, M.B.#5, Ars Electronica, Linz, A 1987; From the suitcase, 128, New York, USA 1987; 4 A:hren O:sterreich, Het Apollohuis, Eindhoven, NL 1988; 60 Tage Museum des 21.Jahrhunderts, Institut für Museo-logie, Vienna, A 1989; Platz der Kunst, OÖ. Landesmuseum Linz, A 1989; Oxo Wonder Vision, AVE-Medienfestival, Arnheim, NL 1989; Läufig **, Kunsthalle Exnergasse, Vienna, A 1990; Oberösterreich Avantgarde 1900-90, Neue Galerie der Stadt Linz, A 1990; NON, Schauplatz zeitgenössischer Kunst, Vienna, A 1990; Venen in Gent, Voorhuit, Gent, B 1991; Aufsicht, Art Broker, Denver, USA 1991; Akzidenz, Ars Electronica, Linz, A 1991; Tabu Zone #1, O.K Center for Contemporary Art, Linz, A 1991; Wall, Kunstraum Freihaus, Vienna, A 1992; Maschinenkampf FX/LS, Contained, Voestgelände Linz, A 1992; Zyklon III, Fotogalerie, Vienna, A 1993; Tabu Zone #2, Festival der Regionen, Münzbach, A 1993; Netz Europa ***, Casino Container, Mediapark Köln, D 1993; Art Blinds!, Hofkabinett, Linz, A 1994; Die Grenzen Europas ***, Netz Europa, Tabakwerke Linz, A 1994; Objekt:Video, Landesgalerie Linz, A 1996; Urban Realities, Kunsthalle Sombathely, H 1998; Hybrid Factory, Europamonat, Linz, A 1998; bearing, exhibition Toys'n'Noise, O.K Center, Linz, A 1999; untitled.art, exhibition in Durham, CDN 1999; Hoher Zaun, Kunst im öffentlichen Raum, Laa a. d.Thaya, A 1999; Gravitationskollaps, Schiele Art Center Krumau, CZ 2000; Made In Canada, OCAD Gallery Toronto, CDN 2000; Blick aus der Zukunft, Schlossökonomie Gern, D 2001; Vergangene Zukunft, Kunsthalle Krems, A 2001; Anaglyphen, Black Dragon Society, Vienna, A 2002; Stone#6, Rathaus Enzesfeld, Lindabrunn, A 2003; Gordon‘s Knot ****, Workshop Graz, A 2003; Equally_Different *****, FAD, Forum Barcelona, E 2004; Autorotation, österr. Beitrag zur 26. Biennale in São Paulo, BR 2004; Vanishing Points, O.K Centrum, Linz, A 2005; Traffic Islands, öffentlicher Raum, São Paulo, BR 2006; Riding a White Ghost Horse, La Casa Encendida, Madrid, E 2006.
*with Monochrome Bleu,
** with Helmut Weber,
*** with Rosa von Suess,
**** with David Moises and Severin Hofmann,
***** with Uli Marchsteiner