In her Linz exhibition Calorie, artist Judith Fegerl (born 1977 in Vienna) explores the complex theme of heat by connecting technology, material, and feminist discourse. As a process of exchange and movement, the concept of heat permeates private, social, and political spaces alike, raising the question of the correct temperature for the living and functional conditions of both living and technological environments. In this sense, the exhibition title Calorie refers to the historical unit of energy measurement, defined by the heating of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. Currently, the calorie is associated with human consumption and often serves as an instrument of measurement, power, and control for shaping the body

The creative and destructive potential of heat defines the central discourses of our time – from global warming and technological questions of energy production to heat as a mode of social coexistence and a counterpoint to "bourgeois coldness." Heat flows – always from a warmer body to a colder one. It is invisible to the human eye, perceiving it through sensory, physical perception.

As a theme, medium, and material, heat and energy transfer have always played a central role in Fegerl's oeuvre. The exhibition at the OK presents works from different creative periods in new spatial and conceptual contexts and expansions. In recent works conceived specifically for the OK in Linz, the artist reflects on the contemporary relevance of thermal factors and makes them perceptible on different levels. Furthermore, the museum itself becomes an active participant in Fegerl's artistic exploration of the thermal and its transformative, space-spanning power.