focus on ›Recording the Gaze +‹

›Recording the Gaze +‹ explores the photographic gaze as an interpretive act. Rather than attempting to understand or simply depict reality, the works in the exhibition construct new ways of seeing it through the artists’ individual perspectives. At the same time, the exhibition invites viewers to pause and look more attentively in an age overwhelmed by the constant flow of digital images. In a world increasingly shaped by photographs produced by algorithms, artificial intelligence, and social media, photography is presented here as a medium of personal expression and social observation. A central focus of the exhibition is the female gaze, which emphasizes the agency of the subject and opens up alternative perspectives. Through composition, staging, and visual language, the participating artists use photography to articulate distinct artistic positions. As perception unfolds over time, the image moves beyond its initial documentary function and develops emotional and imaginative depth. The captured moment is thus transformed into something that exceeds the mere representation of reality. By bringing these works together, ›Recording the Gaze +‹  creates a space for reflection on contemporary photographic practice while also offering insight into the Hackelsberger Collection. The exhibition is curated by Harald F. Theiss.