Talk | Austrian Art and Film: Shaping the American Avant-Garde

Join Piero Tomassoni and Cassius Matthias for an engaging talk exploring the profound influence of Austrian art and film on American artistic and cinematic traditions. In his presentation, Tomassoni traces a compelling journey from Viennese experimentalism to the work of Jonas Mekas and the rise of the U.S. avant-garde movement.

The discussion will highlight the impact of pioneering artist Valie EXPORT and examine how her work - and that of subsequent generations - shaped American filmmakers and visual artists. Rare film clips from Austrian archives will accompany the talk, offering a vivid visual framework for this transatlantic dialogue.

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Doors open at 6:15 PM.

The event starts at 7:00 PM and is followed by an Austrian wine reception.

Image: Valie EXPORT, Tapp und Tastkino (Touch Cinema), 1968. Courtesy: sixpackfilm

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Please bring a photo I.D.

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Latecomer Policy: Please be advised that there can be no further admittance once the event has started.

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Seating is not guaranteed.

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Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These might be used by ACF FC for marketing and promotional purposes in our publications, on our websites and in social media, or in any third-party publication.

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Parking on International Court is available after 6:00 pm (for the duration of the event), or on 36th Street (access to the Embassy through the park behind the building). Van Ness Metro (Red Line) is a short distance away.

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