21/05/2026
Now on view at CRONE BERLIN: The duo-show LOGICAL DISORDER, featuring works by Franz West and Bruno Gironcoli.
Bruno Gironcoli and Franz West are regarded as two of the most influential Austrian artists. Nevertheless, they were long considered outsiders before establishing themselves through persistence and an unrelenting creative drive. Even though their works may at first appear markedly different, they remained closely connected throughout their lives.
Franz West studied under Gironcoli at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna in the 1970s. He described this as “the stroke of luck of my life.” Gironcoli became his mentor, granting him considerable freedom while introducing him to techniques and materials that would shape his entire oeuvre. Later, as West rose to become a leading figure on the international art scene, he was the one who helped to bring Gironcoli the recognition he deserved beyond Austria.
In LOGICAL DISORDER, their works are brought into direct dialogue for the first time. The student–teacher perspective not only opens up compelling insights, but also allows for an observation of the broader formation of two classic “solitary” artistic positions, sustained by mutual respect and exchange.
On view until June 20, 2026
Crone Berlin, Fasanenstraße 29, 10719 Berlin
Opening hours Wed - Sat, 11 - 6 pm
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