Erika Giovanna Klien - All Is Movement

Vibrant birds in flight and rotating machines: A comprehensive retrospective of the work of the leading exponent of Kineticism. A leading exponent of Viennese Kineticism, Erika Giovanna Klien achieved international acclaim early on in her career. Her passion for theatre and dance found expression in innovative set designs and complex depictions of bodies in motion: fascinating depictions of birds in flight, dancing bodies and rotating machines. Klien moved to New York in 1929, which led to a greater engagement with urban spaces and social issues. The book sheds light on all aspects of the oeuvre of this painter, graphic artist, and art teacher and presents the latest research on her life and work.