Franz Rosei facts for kids

Franz Rosei (born 2 July 1947) is an Austrian artist. He is known for making sculptures and drawings. His brother, Peter Rosei, is a writer.

Franz Rosei's Artistic Journey

After finishing high school in 1966, Franz Rosei started creating art. He first worked with wood and gypsum (a soft mineral often used for sculptures). He briefly studied at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. After that, he decided to work on his own.

He experimented with different materials. He made some sculptures using a technique called concrete casting, where liquid concrete is poured into a mold. From 1970, he mostly worked with stone, like marble, limestone, and sandstone. He also created many drawings using pencil, charcoal, and watercolor. In 1985, Rosei began making sculptures out of bronze.

Franz Rosei's art has been shown for over 30 years. His works have been displayed in many exhibitions. These shows took place in Austria and other countries, including Germany, the United States, Italy, France, and Switzerland.

Rosei's main goal is to share his thoughts about life and the world. He wants to turn his observations and ideas into physical art.

Where You Can See His Art

Franz Rosei's artworks have been part of many art shows. These exhibitions help people see his sculptures and drawings.

Solo Exhibitions (Some Examples)

• Künstlerhaus, Vienna, 1976
• Galerie Orny, Munich, 1978
• Museum moderner Kunst/Museum des 20. Jahrhunderts, Vienna, 1984
• Salzburger Landessammlungen Rupertinum, Salzburg, 1990
• Ulysses Gallery, New York, 1991
• Historisches Museum der Stadt Wien, 2001

Group Exhibitions (Some Examples)

• "Steinzeit", Tiroler Kunstpavillon, Innsbruck, 1986
• "Wien – Vienna 1960–1990", Museum Moderner Kunst, Bolzano, 1989
• "Ursprung und Moderne", Neue Galerie der Stadt Linz, Linz, 1990
• "Des Eisbergs Spitze", Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna, 1998

Where His Works Are Kept

You can find Franz Rosei's art in several important collections and museums. These include:

• Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna
• Salzburger Landessammlung Rupertinum, Salzburg
• Museum moderner Kunst, Vienna
• Lentos Kunstmuseum, Linz
• Wien Museum

See also

In Spanish: Franz Rosei para niños