One of the Nordic region's most established ceramic sculptors
Listen back to an insightful conversation between artist and curator recorded live at CHART 2023.
In the third episode of our new CHART Talks podcast, we are happy to share a recording of a talk between contemporary artist Klara Kristalova and Marijana Schneider, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Museum der Moderne in Salzburg. The conversation coincided with a significant presentation of new sculptures by Kristalova at CHART with Galleri Magnus Karlsson.
Starting with Kristalova’s treatment of ceramics as 3-dimensional drawings, the conversation went on to cover everything from the symbolism of masks, the artist’s interest in transitional stages of life and the importance of playfulness and humour.
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Artist talk with Klara Kristalova and Marijana Schneider at CHART 2023
Photo by Joakim Züger/BARSK Projects
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Artist talk with Klara Kristalova and Marijana Schneider at CHART 2023
Photo by Joakim Züger/BARSK Projects
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Artist talk with Klara Kristalova and Marijana Schneider at CHART 2023
Photo by Joakim Züger/BARSK Projects