Opening MQ Summer Stage:
Performance: Collaboration – Christian Falsnaes

Wed 21.05., 19h l MQ Summer Stage, Main Courtyard
Artists party 20h with DJ Sounds
Free entry

The Danish artist Christian Falsnaes (*1980 in Copenhagen/Denmark) will kick things off with his performance “Collaboration”. In the inner courtyard of the MuseumsQuartier, Falsnaes will dissolve the boundaries between artist and audience with a unique performance. In his characteristic approach, he actively involves the audience present as well as unsuspecting visitors and passers-by in the action. Through clear instructions, he creates moments of spontaneous interaction and makes the reactions of the participants a central component of his work. The performance invites us to reflect on individual and collective patterns of behavior and to question our own role in the dynamics of control and participation.

Collaboration is a fundamental prerequisite for a functioning society. It enables the exchange of ideas, the overcoming of boundaries and the development of new perspectives. In a time that is often characterized by individualism and competition, collaboration creates a space for community and mutual support. Falsnaes' performance illustrates how collective action can change not only art, but also social structures. By actively involving his audience, he makes it possible to experience how important participation and interaction are for social interaction.

Falsnaes, who studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, is known for his participatory works that actively involve the audience and create collective experiences. His works question social dynamics and the role of the individual within the group.He has received several awards for his innovative approaches to performance art.

Image: © Christian Falsnaes