Gironcoli's Legacy: Monumental Sculpture Models for the State Collections of Lower Austria
The artworks are being donated by widow Christine Gironcoli-Melichar. This donation represents "the most significant addition in the field of sculpture and plastic since the collection's inception," rejoiced Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) in a statement on Thursday.
Lower Austria State Collections Already Had 38 Works by Gironcoli
Before the donation, the State Collections already had 38 works (sculptures, drawings, prints) by Gironcoli. In autumn 2023, for example, the monumental sculpture "Figure V. flat with three clusters" was installed in front of the State Gallery of Lower Austria in Krems. "Due to the monumental dimensions, which reflect Gironcoli's sprawling, processual concept of art, the physical acquisition will take place over the course of this year," it was stated. Additionally, casting rights were granted for five of these models.
Gironcoli was born on September 27, 1936, in Villach. In 1977, he took over the professorship of Fritz Wotruba at the Academy of Fine Arts and led the master class for sculpture until 2004. In 2003, he represented Austria at the Venice Biennale. Gironcoli is considered one of the most important representatives of Austrian post-war art and one of the key innovators of Austrian sculpture.
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