The 785 artists ahead of me (only in Austria!!!)
Networking-Performance, Vienna Art Fair 2010
As some sort of (self)ironic serious statement to artist rankings, Schwarz used his solo presentation at the viennese art fair 2010 for a performative setting to welcome and congratulate all the 785 artists which are ranked ahead of him (…and that’s just the numbers in Austria!!!). Huge lists with detailed data to all their careers (figures from the artist ranking artfacts.net) are sticked on the wall, comfortable chairs invite for a chat, cold drinks are offered.