Born 1947 in Schwarzach/Salzburg (AT), freelance photographer since 1981, lives in Vienna.
The work of Margherita Spiluttini is based on an expanded notion of the conscious perception of architecture and space. Over time she has developed a comprehensive body of work, documenting and interpreting the work of significant contemporary architects and anonymous creators, as well as interventions into the landscape and urban networks.
Selected Exhibitions:
Landesgalerie Linz (AT) and Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur, Cologne (DE), 2015; Camera Austria, Graz 2012, Museum der Moderne, Rupertinum, Salzburg, 2009 (AT), Architekturzentrum Vienna (AT) 2007 and ARCO, Madrid, 2006 (ES); Technisches Museum Wien, 2002 (AT) and Architectural Association, London, 2004 (UK); participant of La Biennale di Venezia, Venice, 1991, 1996 and 2004 (IT).
Selected Publications:
"Margherita Spiluttini. Archiv der Räume/Margherita Spiluttini. Archive of Spaces", edition fotohof, 2015; “Margherita Spiluttini - spatial”, edition fotohof 2007; "Beyond Nature", edition fotohof, 2002. "Neue Häuser. Margherita Spiluttini, Architekturfotografien", Löcker, Vienna 1993
Awards
2016 Austrian State Award for Artistc Photography
2009 Otto Breicha-prize for photography
2006 Austrian cross of honor for science and art
2005 Grand Salzburg Award for fine arts
1997 Award of the City of Vienna
1996 Austrian Award in Appreciation of her work in the field of fine arts photography