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24/7
Work between meaning and imbalance

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24/7 Arbeit zwischen Sinnstiftung und Entgrenzung ("24/7 Work between meaning and imbalance") - Despite the apparent freedom from rigid structures and time cards, many employees continue to struggle for fair conditions. Invisible work such as unpaid housework or care work, frequently carried out by women, is also a social problem at present and shows the need to address inequalities and exploitation. The struggle for higher wages now faces such terms as New Work, 4-day week and work-life balance. Are these just hollow phrases or realistic demands in a time of maximum stress?

Work is not just to be considered from the economic viewpoint, however; it can and should be a source of meaning and fulfilment, too. In modern-day consumerist society, in which people are focused on material possessions, work has turned into a mere means to an end, to enable consumption; yet a society in which work is no longer the central element in life could allow people more time for personal development, cultural activities and creative expression.

In a not-too-distant future, such technologies as AI and automation will continue to change the world of work and bring with them new challenges. These will once again necessitate both social and political discourse.

The catalog is published on the occasion of the exhibition 24/7. Work between meaning and imbalance at Kunsthaus Graz, April 30, 2024 – January 19, 2025.

EditorKatia Huemer, Andreja Hribernik
ArtistsMaja Bajević, Julien Berthier, Louisa Clement, Manuel Correa & Marina Otero Verzier, Jeremy Deller, Antje Ehmann & Harun Farocki, Aldo Giannotti, Liam Gillick, Lisa Großkopf, Andreas Gursky, Theresa Hattinger & Michael Hieslmair & Michael Zinganel, Tehching Hsieh, Johanna Kandl, Peter Kogler, KURS (Miloš Miletić, Mirjana Radovanović), Luiza Margan, Pia Mayrwöger, Sam Meech, Michail Michailov, Elisa Giardina Papa, Nika Radić, Martha Rosler, Sebastian Schmieg & Silvio Lorusso, Christoph Schwarz, Selma Selman, Santiago Sierra, Lia Sudermann & Simon Nagy, Oliver Walker
TextsMartin Grabner, Katia Huemer, Agnes Maier, Simon Nagy, Katja Praznik, Eva Tropper
DesignKarin Buol-Wischenau
LanguageGerman, English
DetailsSoftcover, 23 x 16,5 cm, 244 pages, num. ills. in color
Publication date10/2024
ISBN978-3-99153-135-7
GTIN9783991531357
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