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Influenced by Viennese Actionism, he created his legendary \u2018Passst\u00fccke\u2019 in the 1970s: by wearing, holding and placing them on the body, these prosthesis-like structures adapt to the body\u2019s contours and give the audience the opportunity to interact. Objects become opportunities; art becomes a situation. West\u2019s work breaks down boundaries, bridges art and life, and inspires generations of artists. A tribute to a man who took art off its pedestal and placed it right at the heart of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FRANZ WEST \u2013 The Revolution in Sculpture<\/strong><br>06.11.2026 \u2013 29.03.2027<br>Albertina Modern<br>Karlsplatz 5, 1010 Wien<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.albertina.at\">www.albertina.at<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>06.11.2026 \u2013 29.03.2027 To mark his 80th birthday, the Albertina is honouring Franz West (1947\u20132012) with a retrospective. 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