The WU Outdoor Gallery is a public meeting place where art, research, and business converge. The gallery will encourage visitors to engage with topics or great importance for society at large, bringing artistic perspectives to Campus WU.

The gallery will open with works by Hungarian artist Naomi Devil, focusing on the gender pay gap. Naomi Devil’s paintings address gender-specific inequalities in pay and opportunities, with a specific focus on the market value of female artists. Her paintings include references to historical female painters.

With seating areas and solar-powered display cases, the Outdoor Gallery will offer a platform for a roster of temporary exhibitions and provide a space for discussion and the exploration of new perspectives on economic, social, and cultural issues.

Schedule

• 6:00pm – Address by WU Rector Rupert Sausgruber

• 6:15pm – Guided tour of the Outdoor Gallery with artist Naomi Devil and curator Ursula Tuczka

• 7:00pm – Official handover of the installation to the public

About the artist

Born Noémi Ördög in Budapest in 1987, Naomi Devil has lived and worked primarily in Vienna and also in Budapest since 2004. Her artist name is the literal English translation of her Hungarian birth name.

“My works reflect the evolution of artistic expression, but they also encourage critical reflection on the convergence points between tradition and modernity. I believe that the purpose of art is twofold: It should hold up a mirror to society, but it should also serve as a catalyst for discussion, encouraging audiences to re-evaluate their understanding of history and its influence on contemporary culture.”