Press Release
Julius von Bismarck’s first major institutional solo exhibition in Austria, Normale Katastrope (Normality Bias) at KunstHausWien, confronts human hubris, responsibility, and agency in the face of ecological collapse. Engaging with the elemental forces of fire and water—whether wildfires, lightning strikes, or storm waves—the works reflect on a world increasingly reshaped by human activity. The title refers to society’s adaptation to ongoing crises, where unprecedented ecological and social upheavals become the “new normal.” Alongside cross‑media works from the past fifteen years, the show debuts pieces created after the 2025 Los Angeles fires, including a site‑specific courtyard installation exploring the dialogue between nature and the built environment.
