atelier 37.2: the space of art for MAK

'the space of art' by atelier 37.2 located in vienna, austria
images @ nicolas guiraud


an original creation for the MAK museum of vienna, austria, this installation 'the space of art' was produced by
french firm atelier 37.2. transport crates once used for art from the museums collection of contemporary art are
transformed into flexible compact accommodations. previously exhibited artists are integrated into the conception
with their names stamped and displayed on the sides of the variously sized wooden crates, ranging in scale to
produce a makeshift sofa or bed.



overview of exhibition


visitors are invited to climb the adjacent stairs and have an impromptu pillow fight or take a nap amongst the packing
peanuts and assorted pillows. life is then instilled within the crate's lapsed purpose and transformed into functional
furniture for a pleasant lounge experience.



crates feature the different artists of the MAK contemporary art collection


in regards to the project the micro-architecture specialists state: 'we like the idea of an installation combining various
layers of significations together with a playful and ephemera geography of art (instead of a history). to suggest unlikely
encounters between artists, artworks (both invisible) and the public. the space of art is working with the enigma related
to each artist and its work.'



a variety of sizes allow different experiences



visitors lounging within the crates



stairs allow visitors to access the crates



crate detail

video © nicolas guiraud