Erwin Wurm: One Day Yes / One Day No is a new solo exhibition by the renowned Austrian sculptor, encapsulating an enduring interest in redefining what sculpture can be, stretching its boundaries beyond traditional materials and fixed forms to encompass time, participation and everyday life.
At the heart of One Day Yes / One Day No, for example, are the artist’s signature One Minute Sculptures, installed on the gallery’s mezzanine. These works invite visitors to become part of the art itself: simple props and instructions encourage participants to adopt specific poses with ordinary objects, transforming themselves into ephemeral sculptures. Wurm stresses that the “sculptural” is not limited to volume and stillness but includes how we inhabit space and time, challenging preconceived notions of form and presence.
The main gallery features ten majestic plants clothed in secondhand garments — an anthropomorphic ensemble that reacts subtly to light, movement and human presence. These living sculptures blur the boundary between animate and inanimate, prompting viewers to reflect on change, perception and their own role within the artistic environment. Outside, a towering cucumber sculpture — one of Wurm’s recurrent motifs — stands like a playful landmark, visible from the street and signalling the exhibition’s blend of humour and conceptual depth.
