Ulrike Lienbacher

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Reflecting her view that the human figure is a lens through whichsocietal values can be scrutinized, Austrian artist Ulrike Lienbacheraddresses the male and female body in her art. In this hardcoverexhibition catalog of photography, drawings, sculpture and video, worksreflect an intimate yet pedestrian Lienbacher presentsimages of women drying their hair, washing their hands or simplystanding in their underwear; athletes are photographed directly after aworkout, showing an almost erotic glow. Her work summons a variety ofemotions derived from pleasure, discipline, vulnerability and guiltthroughout this engaging book.