Vandalism in Vienna Jesuit Church: Art Installation Destroyed

Four display cases of a contemporary art installation in the Vienna Jesuit Church were destroyed by unknown individuals on Saturday evening. This was reported by the "Presse" (online) on Monday, citing Jesuit Father and artist chaplain Gustav Schörghofer. The Vienna State Police Directorate confirmed to the APA that a corresponding report had been filed, and investigations against an as yet unknown perpetrator were underway.

Animal Specimens Thrown from Display Cases

According to Schörghofer, the "unprecedented act of vandalism in the church space" was discovered by a fellow brother around 9:00 PM. The works of artist Elias Franziskus Grüner were "thrown from the side altars with insane aggression." The destroyed display cases contained various animal specimens.

Background Possibly Exhibition at Künstlerhaus

According to the report, Schörghofer is also one of the lenders of the exhibition "You Shall Make an Image" at the Vienna Künstlerhaus and an author in the catalog. Perhaps that is the background, but he cannot know for sure, he told the "Presse." The atmosphere, due to the exhibition focusing on the relationship between art and religion, is "very charged," according to Schörghofer. He has also received letters.

(APA/Red)

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