Franz Rosei facts for kids

Franz Rosei was born on July 2, 1947, in Vienna, Austria. He is a talented Austrian artist known for his sculptures and drawings. His brother, Peter Rosei, is a well-known writer.

About Franz Rosei

Early Life and Art

After finishing high school in 1966, Franz Rosei began creating art. He started by making sculptures from wood and gypsum, which is a soft mineral. He briefly studied at the University of Applied Arts of Vienna. There, he learned from Professor Leinfellner.

However, Rosei soon decided to work on his own. He created some sculptures using a special concrete casting method. This is where liquid concrete is poured into a mold to create a shape.

Working with Stone and Bronze

From 1970 onwards, Rosei mainly worked with stone. He used different types of stone like marble, limestone, and sandstone. He also made many drawings using pencil, charcoal, and watercolor.

In 1985, Rosei started to work with bronze. Bronze is a strong metal often used for sculptures.

Rosei's Artistic Vision

Franz Rosei's art often explores his thoughts about life and the world. He wants to give shape to his observations and ideas through his sculptures and drawings.

Exhibitions and Collections

Where Rosei's Art Has Been Shown

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

Some of his individual exhibitions include:

• 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

He has also been part of many group exhibitions, such as:

• " Steinzeit ", Tiroler Kunstpavillon, Innsbruck, 1986
• " Wien – Vienna 1960–1990 ", Museum Moderner Kunst, Bolzano, 1989
• " Wotruba und die Folgen ", Museum Würth und BAWAG Foundation, Vienna, 1994
• " Des Eisbergs Spitze ", Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna, 1998

Public Collections of Rosei's Work

Many important art collections own works by Franz Rosei. This shows how important his art is. Some of these places include:

• Graphische Sammlung Albertina, Vienna
• Bundesministerium für Unterricht und Kunst (Artothek Wien)
• Salzburger Landessammlung Rupertinum, Salzburg
• Museum moderner Kunst, Vienna
• Lentos Kunstmuseum, Linz
• Wien Museum

See also

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