Artist: Katja Novitskova
Exhibition title: Eyes of the World
Venue: The Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Siegen, Germany
Date: September 1, 2023 – January 14, 2024
Photography: ©PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER / all images are copyrighted. Courtesy of the artist, The Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
The Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen is now showing the first monographic museum exhibition by Katja Novitskova (*1984 in Tallinn, Estonia, lives and works in Amsterdam) in Germany. Eyes of the World presents a comprehensive overview of her works from the last 10 years and includes a number of new pieces.
Novitskova’s concern is with digital images of nature and their influence on the way we perceive the world. She explores imaging techniques and their use in art, science and society. Her work is based on ongoing investigation of current research in biotechnology and revolves around the question of the future continuity of the organic as a component of technological processes. In this context, Novitskova is also interested in environmental issues and the extension of human technological possibilities to the micro and macro levels of our planet. In current works, she hasextended her artistic enquiry to include the influence of digital data systems and artificial intelligence (AI) on our visual and spatial experience.
Playfully exploring different concepts of artificial intelligence, she creates works that oscillate between human and machine, physical and digital worlds and looks for areas where human-beings, machines and the environment intersect. Her exhibitions are complex environments consisting of sculptural elements, murals, material images and projections.
Katja Novitskova was born in Tallinn, Estonia in 1984. She lives and works in Amsterdam, where she has already participated in the international residency program of the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten from 2013 to 2014. Previously, she studied graphic design at the Sandberg Instituut, Amsterdam, and earned a master’s degree in natural sciences at the University of Lübeck (2007). In 2017, the artist represented her home country Estonia at the 57th Venice Biennale.
Katja Novitskova, Approximation I, 2012, digital print on aluminum cutout display, 195 x 113 x 20 cm & 190 x 119 x 20 cm, 76 3/4 x 44 1/2 x 7 3/4 in & 74 3/4 x 46 3/4 x 7 3/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (jumping spider, termite cathedral mounds, growth potential), 2015, digital print on aluminum cutout display; polyurethane steel, 450 x 300 x 240 cm, 177 2/16 x 118 1/16 x 94 7/16 in
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation, 2014, digital print on aluminum cutout display, polyurethane steel, aluminum, stainless steel, 250 x 200 x 35 cm, 98 6/16 x 78 11/16 x 13 12/16 in, cutout display, 250 x 200 x 35 cm, trampoline and arrow sculpture, 145 x 250 x 200 cm
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (rhinos), 2014, digital print on aluminum cutout display; polyurethane steel, cutout 180 x 250 x 35 cm, arrow 106 x 220 x 25 cm
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (rhinos), 2014, digital print on aluminum cutout display; polyurethane steel, cutout 180 x 250 x 35 cm, arrow 106 x 220 x 25 cm
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (on Mars), 2014, photo backdrop stones polyurethane rubber aluminum stand digital print on aluminum cutout display live-broadcast into the exhibition space, 300 x 600 x 600 cm, 118 1/16 x 236 3/16 x 236 3/16 in
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (on Mars), 2014, photo backdrop stones polyurethane rubber aluminum stand digital print on aluminum cutout display live-broadcast into the exhibition space, 300 x 600 x 600 cm, 118 1/16 x 236 3/16 x 236 3/16 in
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (trail camera night vision, hyena), 2018, digital print on aluminum, cutout display, acrylic glass, 125 x 167 x 32 cm
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (trail camera night vision, hyena), 2018, digital print on aluminum, cutout display, acrylic glass, 125 x 167 x 32 cm
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (trail camera night vision, hyena), 2018, digital print on aluminum, cutout display, acrylic glass, 125 x 167 x 32 cm
Katja Novitskova, Approximation I, 2012, digital print on aluminum cutout display, 195 x 113 x 20 cm & 190 x 119 x 20 cm, 76 3/4 x 44 1/2 x 7 3/4 in & 74 3/4 x 46 3/4 x 7 3/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Mamaroo nursery, dawn chorus), 2017, 3 electronic baby swings, 3 aluminum folding stands, plastic hoses, lasers, epoxy clay, digital prints, polyurethane resin, robotic bugs, cable ties, plastic toy parts, swarovski crystals, stress pills, elastic puffers, plastic drill plugs, silicon stress eggs, acrylic massagers, animal pattern stickers, fossil tree mushrooms, power magnets, video projection, dimensions variable
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Mamaroo nursery, dawn chorus), 2017, 3 electronic baby swings, 3 aluminum folding stands, plastic hoses, lasers, epoxy clay, digital prints, polyurethane resin, robotic bugs, cable ties, plastic toy parts, swarovski crystals, stress pills, elastic puffers, plastic drill plugs, silicon stress eggs, acrylic massagers, animal pattern stickers, fossil tree mushrooms, power magnets, video projection, dimensions variable
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Mamaroo nursery, dawn chorus), 2017, 3 electronic baby swings, 3 aluminum folding stands, plastic hoses, lasers, epoxy clay, digital prints, polyurethane resin, robotic bugs, cable ties, plastic toy parts, swarovski crystals, stress pills, elastic puffers, plastic drill plugs, silicon stress eggs, acrylic massagers, animal pattern stickers, fossil tree mushrooms, power magnets, video projection, dimensions variable
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Mamaroo nursery, dawn chorus), 2017, 3 electronic baby swings, 3 aluminum folding stands, plastic hoses, lasers, epoxy clay, digital prints, polyurethane resin, robotic bugs, cable ties, plastic toy parts, swarovski crystals, stress pills, elastic puffers, plastic drill plugs, silicon stress eggs, acrylic massagers, animal pattern stickers, fossil tree mushrooms, power magnets, video projection, dimensions variable
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (baby mouse), 2017, digital print on aluminum cutout display acrylic glass, approx. 310 x 104 x 60 cm
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Mamaroo nursery, dawn chorus), 2017, 3 electronic baby swings, 3 aluminum folding stands, plastic hoses, lasers, epoxy clay, digital prints, polyurethane resin, robotic bugs, cable ties, plastic toy parts, swarovski crystals, stress pills, elastic puffers, plastic drill plugs, silicon stress eggs, acrylic massagers, animal pattern stickers, fossil tree mushrooms, power magnets, video projection, dimensions variable
Katja Novitskova, Earthware (2021-03-08), in collaboration with PWR, 2023, UV printer ink, epoxy clay, nail polish, 164 x 120 x 3 cm, 64 5/8 x 47 1/4 x 1 1/8 in
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Earthware (08-06-2021), in collaboration with PWR., 2023, UV printer ink, epoxy clay, nail polish, 184 x 101 x 3 cm, 72 1/2 x 39 3/4 x 1 1/8 in
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Earthware (2018-10-07), in collaboration with PWR, 2023, UV printer ink, epoxy clay, nail polish, 164 x 120 x 3 cm, 64 5/8 x 47 1/4 x 1 1/8 in
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Deers Kissing, Vision Mode), 2023, digital print on 3 layers of aluminium cutout display** without floor panels: 310 x 200 x 50 cm, 122 x 78 3/4 x 19 3/4 in, with floor panels: 310 x 400 x 200 cm, 122 x 157 1/2 x 78 3/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Deers Kissing, Vision Mode), 2023, digital print on 3 layers of aluminium cutout display** without floor panels: 310 x 200 x 50 cm, 122 x 78 3/4 x 19 3/4 in, with floor panels: 310 x 400 x 200 cm, 122 x 157 1/2 x 78 3/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Deers Kissing, Vision Mode), 2023, digital print on 3 layers of aluminium cutout display** without floor panels: 310 x 200 x 50 cm, 122 x 78 3/4 x 19 3/4 in, with floor panels: 310 x 400 x 200 cm, 122 x 157 1/2 x 78 3/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Deers Kissing, Vision Mode), 2023, digital print on 3 layers of aluminium cutout display** without floor panels: 310 x 200 x 50 cm, 122 x 78 3/4 x 19 3/4 in, with floor panels: 310 x 400 x 200 cm, 122 x 157 1/2 x 78 3/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Pattern of Activation (Deers Kissing, Vision Mode), 2023, digital print on 3 layers of aluminium cutout display** without floor panels: 310 x 200 x 50 cm, 122 x 78 3/4 x 19 3/4 in, with floor panels: 310 x 400 x 200 cm, 122 x 157 1/2 x 78 3/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Soft Approximation (Looking Glass Deers Kissing 02), 2023, polyurethane resin, UTR-8100 resin, UTR 3000 Resin, water-based pigments, powder pigments, carnelian stone, quartz, tin wire, 47 x 52 x 26 cm, 18 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 10 1/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Soft Approximation (Looking Glass Deers Kissing 02), 2023, polyurethane resin, UTR-8100 resin, UTR 3000 Resin, water-based pigments, powder pigments, carnelian stone, quartz, tin wire, 47 x 52 x 26 cm, 18 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 10 1/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (Looking Glass Beluga), 2022, PLA 3D print, epoxy clay, acrylic paint, raw aluminum and mdf pedestal, 50 x 62 x 30 cm, 19 3/4 x 24 3/8 x 11 3/4 in, 170 x 60 x 50 cm, 66 7/8 x 23 5/8 x 19 3/4 in (including pedestal)
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (Looking Glass Penguins), 2022, polymer 3D print, steel structure, polyurethane, PU-resin, acrylic paint, raw aluminum and mdf pedestal, 150 x 110 x 30 cm, 59 x 43 1/4 x 11 3/4 in, 160 x 100 x 100 cm, 63 x 39 1/4 x 39 1/4 in (including pedestal)
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (Looking Glass Penguins), 2022, polymer 3D print, steel structure, polyurethane, PU-resin, acrylic paint, raw aluminum and mdf pedestal, 150 x 110 x 30 cm, 59 x 43 1/4 x 11 3/4 in, 160 x 100 x 100 cm, 63 x 39 1/4 x 39 1/4 in (including pedestal)
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (Apocalypse Fly), 2022, black-smithed steel, metal lacquer, epoxy, pigment, PU-resin, plexiglass 2K rainbow and clear lacquer, raw aluminum raw pedestal, 168 x 100 x 55 cm, 66 1/8 x 39 3/8 x 21 5/8 in (including pedestal)
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (Apocalypse Fly), 2022, black-smithed steel, metal lacquer, epoxy, pigment, PU-resin, plexiglass 2K rainbow and clear lacquer, raw aluminum raw pedestal, 168 x 100 x 55 cm, 66 1/8 x 39 3/8 x 21 5/8 in (including pedestal)
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (Apocalypse Caterpillar), 2022, PU-resin, glass beads, broken silicon wafers, pigment, 60 x 42 x 22 cm, 24 x 16 1/2 x 8 5/8 in, 180 x 50 x 50 cm, 70 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 19 3/4 in (including pedestal)
Katja Novitskova, Approximation (Looking Glass Birds of Paradise), 2023, digital print on aluminium cutout display, 195 x 220 x 30 cm, 76 3/4 x 86 5/8 x 11 3/4 in
Katja Novitskova, Eyes of the World, 2023, exhibition view, Museum für Gegenwartskunst Siegen, Photo: PHILIPP OTTENDÖRFER. Courtesy of the artist; MGK Siegen and Kraupa-Tuskany Zeidler, Berlin