Thomas Baumann

In his oeuvre, Thomas Baumann (born in 1967 in Salzburg, lives in Vienna) blends art categories and challenges values as well as systems of values and forms. With his electronic sculptures, machine-produced paintings, films, and installations providing visitors with their own sphere of action, Baumann looks for the structural connections between material and mental spaces.

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Exhibition at Nicolas Krupp - 2017

Thomas Baumann

10 November - 30 December 2017

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Exhibition at Nicolas Krupp - 2011

Thomas Baumann

6 September - 29 October 2011

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Exhibition at Nicolas Krupp - 2007

Thomas Baumann: Kruppense ?

2 March - 28 April 2007

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Exhibition at Nicolas Krupp - 2003

Thomas Baumann

20 November - 31 December 2003

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Exhibition at Nicolas Krupp - 2001

Thomas Baumann

8 June - 28 July 2001

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Thomas Baumann

Publications
  • Thomas Baumann One Loop Of Life, 2025

    Anodized aluminium, endless hamp rope, green LED tube
    220 × 26 × 26 cm

         Thomas Baumann Shape and shade for a black and white rope, 2024

    LED screen in form of a sphere, controller
    ø60cm
    Edition: 3 + 1 ap

         Thomas Baumann Shape and shade for a black and white rope, 2024

    LED screen in form of a sphere, controller
    ø60cm
    Edition: 3 + 1 ap

         Thomas Baumann Friendly Rope Cliques (L1+L2), 2025

    Hamp rope, stone
    206 × 16 × 16 cm

         Thomas Baumann Friendly Rope Cliques (G4), 2025

    Hamp rope, stone
    89 × 36 × 15 cm

         Thomas Baumann Friendly Rope Cliques (W4), 2025

    Hamp rope, stone
    29 × 19 × 18 cm

         Thomas Baumann No.1, 2020

    Shopping cart model ZEUS, LED, controller
    100 x 80 x 120 cm

         Thomas Baumann No.1, 2020

    Shopping cart model ZEUS, LED, controller
    100 x 80 x 120 cm

         Thomas Baumann Substitute Wave, 2019

    MDF black, aluminium, controller, motor
    3,8 × 6 × 142 cm
    Edition of 10 + 2 ap

         Thomas Baumann Spacial Birds (in a conversation), 2017

    Aluminium, copper, brass, stainless steel, PET, electronics, ostrich feather
    114 × 165 × 42 cm; 114 × 90 × 42 cm each

         Thomas Baumann Twister for Oval Affairs, 2017

    Aluminium, steel, motor, electronics
    ca. 340 × 250 × 130 cm
    Unique

    Photo: Serge Hasenböhler

         Thomas Baumann Twister for Oval Affairs, 2017

    Aluminium, steel, motor, electronics
    ca. 340 × 250 × 130 cm
    Unique

         Thomas Baumann Twister for Oval Affairs, 2017

    Aluminium, steel, motor, electronics
    ca. 340 × 250 × 130 cm
    Unique

         Thomas Baumann Reigen oder nicht Reigen, 2017

    Aluminium, steel, glas, mobile 3 parts
    33 x 33 x 22 cm
    Unique

         Thomas Baumann Reigen oder nicht Reigen, 2017

    Aluminium, steel, glas, mobile 2 parts
    20 x 30 x 22 cm
    Unique

         Thomas Baumann The Eggs..., 2016

    Porcelain, 2 parts: open only
    45 x 30 x 30 cm
    ca. 35 × 76 × 48 cm (size variable)
    also for outdoor use

         Thomas Baumann The Eggs..., 2016

    Porcelain, 2 parts: open only
    45 x 30 x 30 cm
    ca. 35 × 76 × 48 cm (size variable)
    also for outdoor use

         Thomas Baumann The Eggs..., 2016

    Porcelain, 2 parts: open only
    45 x 30 x 30 cm
    ca. 35 × 76 × 48 cm (size variable)
    also for outdoor use

         Thomas Baumann Flower / Untitled Trip 516, 2016

    Blumen des Bösen oder des Guten
    Wood, aluminium, copper, stainless steel, polyester, electronics
    106 × 95 × 45 cm
    Unique

         Thomas Baumann The Eggs..., 2015

    Ceramic, 2 parts: open or closed
    63 x 37 x 37 cm
    min. 63 × 37 × 37 cm (size variable)
    also for outdoor use
    Unique

         Thomas Baumann The Eggs..., 2015

    Ceramic, 2 parts: open or closed
    63 x 37 x 37 cm
    min. 63 × 37 × 37 cm (size variable)
    also for outdoor use
    Unique

         Thomas Baumann The Eggs..., 2015

    Ceramic, 2 parts: open or closed
    63 x 37 x 37 cm
    min. 63 × 37 × 37 cm (size variable)
    also for outdoor use
    Unique

         Thomas Baumann The Eggs..., 2015

    Ceramic, 2 parts: open or closed
    63 x 37 x 37 cm
    min. 63 × 37 × 37 cm (size variable)
    also for outdoor use
    Unique

         Thomas Baumann The Big Why, 2014

    Aluminium, nylon, stainless steel, carbon
    250 × 20 × 20 cm
    socket: 100 × 20 × 20 cm

         Thomas Baumann The Big Why, 2014

    Aluminium, nylon, stainless steel, carbon
    250 × 20 × 20 cm
    socket: 100 × 20 × 20 cm

         Thomas Baumann The Big Why, 2013

    Aluminium, stainless steel, brass, polyoxymethylene, carbon
    150 - 250 x 35 x 25 cm

         Thomas Baumann Pink, 2011

    Spinaker silk, motor, control
    200 × 120 × 120 cm

         Thomas Baumann Pink, 2011

    Spinaker silk, motor, control
    200 × 120 × 120 cm

         Thomas Baumann Pink, 2011

    Spinaker silk, motor, control
    200 × 120 × 120 cm

         Thomas Baumann Aqua, 2008

    2 Oelfässer, Pumpe, Wasser
    177 × Ø58 cm
    Edition: 3

         Thomas Baumann Wak, 2008

    Fountain: 60 x 9 m
    Water canal: 20 x 1 x 1,2 m
    Module: 100 x 100 x 95 cm
    Materials: glass, stainless steel, aluminium, electronics
    Connection: 220 V – steering by electric-power-box

    Photo: Derek Li Wan Po

         Thomas Baumann Wak, 2008

    Fountain: 60 x 9 m
    Water canal: 20 x 1 x 1,2 m
    Module: 100 x 100 x 95 cm
    Materials: glass, stainless steel, aluminium, electronics
    Connection: 220 V – steering by electric-power-box

    Photo: Derek Li Wan Po

         Thomas Baumann Wak, 2008

    Fountain: 60 x 9 m
    Water canal: 20 x 1 x 1,2 m
    Module: 100 x 100 x 95 cm
    Materials: glass, stainless steel, aluminium, electronics
    Connection: 220 V – steering by electric-power-box

    Photo: Derek Li Wan Po

         Thomas Baumann Wak, 2008

    Fountain: 60 x 9 m
    Water canal: 20 x 1 x 1,2 m
    Module: 100 x 100 x 95 cm
    Materials: glass, stainless steel, aluminium, electronics
    Connection: 220 V – steering by electric-power-box

    Photo: Derek Li Wan Po

         Thomas Baumann Barfüsser Seil, 2008

    Seil, Knoten, in verschiedenen Längen und Farben
    900 × 400 cm
    Edition: 3

         Thomas Baumann Kruppense, 2007

    Wood, clothes, copper wires
    273,5 × 200 × 66 cm

         Thomas Baumann Kruppense, 2007

    Wood, clothes, copper wires
    273,5 × 200 × 66 cm

         Thomas Baumann Beam Statement, 2007

    Waage, Eisen, Alu, Motoren, Steuerung, Sensoren
    67 × 250 × 27 cm

         Thomas Baumann Beam Statement, 2007

    Waage, Eisen, Alu, Motoren, Steuerung, Sensoren
    67 × 250 × 27 cm

         Thomas Baumann Beam Statement, 2007

    Waage, Eisen, Alu, Motoren, Steuerung, Sensoren
    67 × 250 × 27 cm

         Thomas Baumann Feuerstelle (schlinge), 2006

    Electronic motor, steel, rubber rope
    100 × 100 × 100 cm

         Thomas Baumann Dreams of(f) - remember, 2002

    Control system, multiphase, motors, aluminium, tubes, strings, table

         Thomas Baumann Dreams of(f) - remember, 2002

    Control system, multiphase, motors, aluminium, tubes, strings, table

         Thomas Baumann Big fish, little fish, 2001

    Acrylic glas, electronics
    107 × 107 × 44 cm

         Thomas Baumann Big fish, little fish, 2001

    Acrylic glas, electronics
    107 × 107 × 44 cm

    Detail
  • Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2017

    Acrylic on canvas
    200 x 160 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2017

    Acrylic on canvas
    200 x 160 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2017

    Acrylic on canvas
    200 x 160 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2017

    Acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm

         Thomas Baumann Wir warten auf die Antwort, 2017

    Acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2017

    Acrylic on canvas
    140 x 120 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2017

    Acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2017

    Acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2017

    Acrylic on canvas
    60 x 50 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2015

    Acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2015

    Acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2015

    Acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2015

    Acrylic on canvas
    120 x 100 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2015

    Acrylic on canvas
    60 x 50 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2015

    Acrylic on canvas
    60 x 50 cm

         Thomas Baumann 120762, 2011

    Acrylic on canvas
    105 × 130 cm

         Thomas Baumann 122254, 2011

    Acrylic on canvas
    105 × 130 cm

         Thomas Baumann 122254, 2011

    Acrylic on canvas
    105 × 130 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2011

    Acrylic on canvas
    55 × 70 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled, 2011

    Acrylic on canvas
    55 × 70 cm

         Thomas Baumann Neu, 2003

    Indian ink on canvas
    77 × 67 cm

         Thomas Baumann Blues, 2003

    Indian ink on canvas
    75 × 65 cm

         Thomas Baumann Like forever, 2003

    Indian ink on canvas
    77 × 67 cm

         Thomas Baumann Kitchen, 2003

    Indian ink on canvas
    74 × 65 cm

         Thomas Baumann Wedge, 2002

    Indian ink on canvas
    130 x 135 cm

         Thomas Baumann Even 2, 2002

    Oil on wood
    50 × 60 cm

         Thomas Baumann Even 2, 2002

    Digital print on aluminium
    50 × 60 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled 2, 2001

    Oil on canvas
    140 × 140 cm

         Thomas Baumann Untitled 2, 2001

    Digital print on aluminium
    140 × 140 cm

         Thomas Baumann Rokokett, 2001

    Oil on alucopan
    170 × 170 cm

         Thomas Baumann Rokokett, 2001

    Digital print on aluminium
    170 × 170 cm

         Thomas Baumann No.1, 2000

    Oil on synthetic fabric
    170 × 170 cm
  • Thomas Baumann The Constitution of Liberty, 2011/08/17 19:21:09, 2011

    Digital print
    38 x 48 cm

         Thomas Baumann The Constitution of Liberty, 2011/08/21 19:00:50, 2011

    Digital print
    38 x 48 cm

         Thomas Baumann The Constitution of Liberty, 2011/08/20 09:25:08, 2011

    Digital print
    38 x 48 cm

         Thomas Baumann Ropesdraw 16er1, 2007

    Directprint on aludipond
    144 × 192,4 cm
    Edition: 3

         Thomas Baumann Demoiselles (from Okara), 2005

    Digital print on aluminium
    105 × 80 cm
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