Damien Lentini on collaboration, Vienna's art scene and »Fold« at CRONE Wien

In this conversation, Damian Lentini discusses his curatorial approach to the theme of Fragmented Subjectivity for the upcoming exhibition at CRONE Wien. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration in exhibition making, involving artists and institutions from the outset. Lentini explores how various artistic practices can challenge traditional perceptions and create new forms of knowledge. He also reflects on his experiences in Vienna, highlighting the city's vibrant art scene and the influence of collaborative efforts in shaping his curatorial vision.Dr. Damian Lentini is a curator whose research and work unpacks the imbricated histories of modern and contemporary art from the postwar period up until our present moment. He received his doctoral degree from the University of Melbourne in 2009 and has since worked on various projects in Australia, Germany and Austria. He iscurrently the Deputy Director at the Ludwig Forum in Aachen and prior to that, was Curator at the Vienna Secession. Before moving to Vienna, Lentini worked at the Haus der Kunst in Munich from 2015 to 2023, where he collaborated on the highly acclaimed exhibition project Postwar: Art Between the Pacific and Atlantic, 1945-1965 (2016), alongside Okwui Enwezor, Ulrich Wilmes, and Katy Siegel. His own curatorial projects include exhibitions with Phyllida Barlow, Sung Tieu, Jeremy Shaw, Rochelle Feinstein, Dumb Type, Kapwani Kiwanga and the Karrabing Film Collective.