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The versatility of Elke Silvia Krystufek is already evident in her artistic fields of activity. Her art is painting, installation and photography, and she also writes literary texts, books and plays. The irritation, the breaking of taboos and the confrontation with everyday, political and cultural themes are constantly present in Krystufek's artistic confrontation. The viewer cannot escape a reaction - whether shame, aggression, enthusiasm or admiration. Krystufek's performances of the 1990s are often associated with Viennese Actionism. However, the artist herself sees this only as a …