Georg Kargl

Georg Kargl founded the respected Galerie Metropol in Vienna in 1978, and in 1998 he opened Kargl Fine Arts, now called BOX. This history of Kargl's visionary take on contemporary art over the years includes John Baldessari, Dan Flavin, Christopher Williams, Collier Schorr, Raymond Pettibon and John Waters to name just a few.

Our oceans are in an ecological crisis due to their contamination with millions of tons of toxic microplastic particles. In just a few years, the volume of microplastic particles will exceed that of plankton in our oceans and turn them into a huge sea of plastic. This publication brings together numerous international art projects related to environmental activities, DIY biotechnology, and science, and draws attention to the irreversible destruction of our marine ecosystems – the current threat posed by the loss of marine animal biodiversity, for example, or the decline in oxygen production due to massive plankton loss. It also presents current scientific findings on sustainable alternatives to plastic.

Expanded Coverage: This new ebook edition features expanded Vienna coverage with brand new hotel, restaurant, shop, and nightlife reviews. All the best of the best is covered. Learn which coffeehouses to linger in, where to see glittering opera or concert performances, where to cycle past vineyards along the Danube, and much more. Indispensable Trip Planning Tools: Vienna’s top attractions are cataloged with quick, at-a-glance features, as are the top itineraries and best bets for restaurants and lodging. The city center is broken out geographically, so readers know what is nearby and what is across town. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s Vienna and the Best of Austria offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s discriminating ratings, including our top tier Fodor’s Choice designations, ensure that you’ll know about the most interesting and enjoyable places in Vienna and Salzburg and elsewhere in Austria.

Suggests lodging, food, and sightseeing highlights along with travel tips and cultural information.

A comprehensive survey of American artist Mark Dion, examining three decades of his critically engaged practice interrogating our relationship with nature The first book in two decades to consider the entire oeuvre of Mark Dion (b. 1961), this volume examines thirty years of the American artist's pioneering inquiries into how we collect, interpret, and display nature. Part of a generation of artists expanding institutional critique in the 1990s, Dion adopted the methods of the archaeologist or the natural history museum, juxtaposing natural objects, taxidermy, books, and more to reorganize the natural and the manmade in poetic, witty ways. These sculptures, installations, and interventions offer novel approaches to questioning institutional power, which he sees as connected to the control and representation of nature. Generously illustrated, this publication introduces new insights and features more than seventy-five artworks. Essays address topics ranging from Dion's ecological activism to his loving critique of museums. A diverse group of contributors explores his work as a teacher, his public artworks such as Neukom Vivarium in Seattle, and his intricate curiosity cabinets installed throughout the world. They reveal how Dion's practice and formal investigations--which are rooted in history--connect to contemporary questions of disciplinary boundaries and the acquisition of knowledge in the age of the Anthropocene.

"Time Out Vienna" takes you into the grandiloquent streetscapes of this elegant cultural capital. While pinpointing the essentials on the capital of the Habsburgs and its fabulous musical tradition, the guide hails the city's commitment to its citizens, the exuberance of its contemporary culture and the sensual pleasures that lurk amid the grandeur of its kaleidoscopic architecture.

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years. With its old-world charm, musical heritage, and alpine landscapes, Vienna and Austria offer choices for every traveler. Previously an e-book and now a print book with up-to-the-minute detail, Fodor's Vienna & the Best of Austria captures the top experiences and attractions throughout the country, with intriguing features on tantalizing Austrian cuisine and wine, tips for finding the best ski resorts, and hikes in the pastoral Salzkammergut region. Vienna and Austria spring to life with classic experiences such as visiting Mozart's birthplace and touring the famous Schonbrunn Palace. This travel guide includes: · Dozens of maps · An 8-page color insert with a brief introduction and spectacular photos that capture the top experiences and attractions throughout Austria · Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks · Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what’s off the beaten path · Major sights such as Schonbrunn Palace, The Ringstrasse, MAK Museum, The Salzkammergut, and The Viennese Ball · Coverage of Vienna, Vienna Woods, Lake Neusiedl, The Danube River, Salzburg, Eastern Alps, Salzkammergut, Carthina, Graz, Innsbruck, Tyrol, and Vorarlberg