Monika Bayer-Wermuth on fragmented subjectivity and an expanded concept of painting

Dr. Monika Bayer-Wehrmuth discusses her curatorial approach for the upcoming exhibition at Galerie Elisabeth and Klaus Thoman, focusing on the theme of 'Fragmented Subjectivity'. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, the role of space in curating, and the significance of the artists' practices in shaping the exhibition. Bayer-Wehrmuth shares insights into her creative process, the artists involved, and how their works challenge traditional notions of authorship and materiality.Dr. Monika Bayer-Wermuth is Chief Curator at Museum Brandhorst in Munich, where she oversees the collection as well as international exhibition and publication projects. Her curatorial practice is centered on an in-depth engagement with artistic production, as well as social and political issues in contemporary art, which she seeks to translate into the institutional context in both accessible and critical ways. Her exhibitions include Alexandra Bircken. A–Z, Nicole Eisenman. What Happened, and most recently, This Is Me, This Is You. The Eva Felten Photography Collection. She is currently working on a major reinstallation of the collection. Before joining Museum Brandhorst, she held positions at Tate Modern in London (2016–2019) and Lenbachhaus in Munich (2014–2016). Her PhD project, Harun Farocki: Arbeit, was published in 2017 by Verlag Silke Schreiber. She is also a board member of Kunstraum München.