Elfi Schuselka

Abstract Composition Diptych

Late 20th Century

Elfriede “Elfi” Schuselka, a visionary artist, embarked on a multifaceted academic journey at the University of Vienna, studying photography, art history, and theater, before establishing her influential presence in New York City in 1964. Her artistic contributions have resonated globally, showcased in exhibitions across the United States, Italy, France, and Japan, as well as at esteemed international venues such as the Cracovia Biennial, Yugoslavia; the Ibiza Biennial, Spain; and the São Paulo Biennial. Her work is held in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York; the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth; and the International Centre of Graphic Arts, Slovenia. A longstanding and prominent figure at the renowned 55 Mercer Gallery, alongside her husband, artist Domenick Capobianco, Schuselka is a celebrated artist within New York art circles.