We hope you have enjoyed the Eastern-European focused selection of the Venice Biennale by viennacontemporary Head of External Relations, Fruzsina Kacskó. However, we think that this year’s show is grand enough to merit a second post, featuring the personal selection of Maria Belova, Social Media Responsible at vc, who recently visited the art show of … Continue reading →

Summerish temperatures might make us relaxed and even slightly unadventurous. But don’t let them distract you from discovering one of the many events happening in Vienna! Openings, performances, book presentations, and a highlight of this week Parallel Editions: have a look at what we selected for you! Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly exhibition … Continue reading →

This year’s opening of the Venice Biennale was as wet as inspiring. Fruzsina Kacskó, Head of External Relations at viennacontemporary, is sharing her experience and top picks of national pavilions with focus on Eastern Pavilions. Arriving in Venice on a rainy cold day, involuntarily evoking Thomas Mann and also the melody of “Gloomy Sunday “. … Continue reading →

Looking for the best art shows in town? We know where to find them. Don’t miss the top exhibition openings this week including the long-awaited Soft Machine by Ashley Hans Scheirl and Jakob Lena Knebl – a collaboration with the Austrian Pavilion at La Biennale di Venezia! Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly exhibition … Continue reading →

There is no need to head over to Venice for outstanding art experiences, when Vienna has so much on offer this week: From Soli Kiani at Kunstforum over Sarah Pichlkostner at Galerie Hubert Winter and Angelika Loderer at Sophie Tappeiner to Lin Gerkman at Photon Gallery, a wide range of top gallery openings await you. … Continue reading →

In the run-up to the Venice Biennale which is already happening this Thursday, Vienna has slowed down in its art happenings. But we know: this is only the calm before the storm! Find out about this week’s top exhibition closings and get ready for the upcoming busy days. Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly … Continue reading →

Quality before quantity! While this week may seem quiet at first glance, it offers some significant events: openings of new locations, outstanding artist talks, and important exhibition closings. Stay on top of things with Vienna Weekly. Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly exhibition openings, (online) talks, and art events taking place in Vienna. Discover … Continue reading →

April kicks off with an exciting week ahead, offering plenty of new exhibitions and events. From the opening of Diagonale Film festival which devotes itself to the joyful exploration of Austrian film to various shows and artist talks in private galleries, such as newly opened Galerie Eva Presenhuber. These are some highlights to put into … Continue reading →

After spending the weekend enjoying the spring sun, do you find yourself wondering what to get up to? To take the guessing work out of what’s happening in Vienna this week, we’ve traditionally put together a list of some of the best events and activities to keep you occupied. Exhibition opening of Walter Pichler, Hanakam & … Continue reading →

Sophia Vonier, born in Vorarlberg, planned to stay at Salzburg only during her studies but ended up mixing up the art scene there ever since. In her gallery, which opened in 2019 and is named after her, she demonstrates impeccable taste and skill with her high-caliber, majority female-dominated program. viennacontemporary is very pleased to welcome … Continue reading →

Founded in Slovenia in 2003, Gregor Podnar Gallery soon became a popular name in Berlin, representing international and established artists from Eastern European centers. Last year, it was announced that Gregor Podnar is relocating to Vienna, where he will be also joining the viennacontemporary Admissions Committee. We are pleased to welcome Gregor back and took … Continue reading →

This week offers new exhibitions and many last chances to see great highlights: Stadtkino Wien shows selected films by Ai Wei Wei and Silvia Steinek Galerie presents Clemens Wolf, while exhibitions by Hamid Nii Nortey, Evelyn Plaschg and Laurence Sturla come to an end – make your way to catch a glimpse if you can! … Continue reading →

“Among all art fairs, viennacontemporary is unique both in terms of its location and its mission. The Austro-Hungarian monarchy was once the greatest power in Europe, then in Central and Eastern Europe. Its capital, Vienna, was not only a geopolitical center of power, but also a cultural one, connecting the many nationalities (German, Czechs, Hungarians, … Continue reading →

viennacontemporary is beyond delighted to introduce this year’s curator for ZONE1, the fair’s special program showcasing solo presentations by young artists with a connection to Austria. “My curatorial work has been shaped in dialogue with art practices that nurture critical awareness and exploration of radical changes and possibilities that have been brought about by new … Continue reading →

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, countless exhibition openings and special events take place on Tuesday and throughout the week. Chernobyl Safari by Anna Jermolaeva at MAK, Laura Schawelka at Zeller Van Almsick, the art festival FOTO Wien and the animation film festival Tricky Women at Gartenbau Kino and many other locations are … Continue reading →