Mag. art Dr. phil. Florian Appelt
*1992 in Vienna, Austria
Education
PHD Study (2018 - 2023)
The digitalisation of the art market -
The impact of digital media on the art market of the 21st century
as represented by galleries, auction houses and art fairs.
University of applied Arts in Vienna
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Diploma Study (2013 - 2018)
Graphic and printmaking
University of applied Arts in Vienna
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© Zoe Opratko
Florian Appelt, born in Vienna in 1992, studied Fine Arts (Graphics and Printmaking) from 2013 - 2018, followed by a PhD programme with a focus on Digital Media from 2018 - 2023 at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. His work has been shown in national and international group and solo exhibitions in Europe, including Stockholm, Berlin and the Netherlands. Symbolism and the production process play a pioneering role in Appelt‘s work.
The interweaving of synthetic and organic materials, like the title of the Silicon series of works, refers to an examination of the connection between man and machine. On a sociological level, the works deal with complex questions about masculine role models, consumer culture and the art market. Interpersonal themes are also visualised through figurative associations with screens and their position as a fundamental interface for communication. An interplay of photomicrographs of everyday life and distorted images of pop culture is embodied in sculptural wall works and immersively accessible spatial installations. The interdisciplinary approach of Appelt‘s work creates an eclectic, abstract and yet homogeneous image of a society in a state of flux.
Art & Culture Experiences
Selected Exhibitions
Fairs
Projectmanager (current)
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
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Head of Curation (2019 - 2022)
KAH Platform Vienna
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Projectmanager (2016 - 2020)
Die Schöne Vienna, Off Space
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Gallery Assistent (2017 - 2018)
OSME Gallery
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Voluntary Work (Feb. - Jun. 2018)
das weisse Haus Vienna
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Collection Assistent (Oct. - Dec. - 2017)
EVN Kunstsammlung Vienna
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Intern (2012 - 2013)
EVN Kunstsammlung Vienna
2024 Art Austria, Austria
2023 PARALLEL VIENNA, Austria
2023 Art Austria Highlights, Austria
2022 London Art Fair, Great Britain
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2021 Art Austria Highlights, Vienna
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2021 Parallel Vienna, Vienna
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2021 Parallel Editions, Vienna
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2021 Art Austria, Vienna
2020 Art at the Park, Vienna
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2020 Siaf, Austria
2019 Parallel Vienna, Vienna
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2025 Self Healing Process,
Bildraum 07, Vienna - Austria
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2025 Remote,
Barvinsky Gallery, Vienna - Austria
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2025 Black Out,
Malipa, Ingolstadt - Germany
2024 Material Traces,
KS Room, Styria - Austria
2024 Hidden Layers,
Artecont Gallery, Vienna - Austria
2024 Art[s] 04,
Simone Jansen Gallery, Noordwijk - Netherlands
2023 Rounds, (Solo)
Local Service, Berlin - Germany
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2023 Materiality,
GlogauAir, Berlin - Germany
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2023 Über das Neue,
Belvedere 21, Austria
2023 Ghost in the Machine,
Gallery Berg, Stockholm - Sweden
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2022 Traum,
Gebe Fabrik, Vienna - Austria
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2022 Passagen,
Fabrik 89, Cologne - Germany
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2022 The Group Show ,
Schwarzenbergplatz, Vienna - Austria