Impressions of the 2021-edition at Alte Post From 2–5 September, viennacontemporary presented a small, concentrated selection of 25 galleries from 10 countries focusing on exciting discoveries and up-and-coming positions from the CEE region. With around 6,000 visitors during the four days of the fair, the capacity limit of the location was reached. A wide range of daily public … Continue reading
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Presenting Boris Ondreička, the new Artistic Director of viennacontemporary
Under the direction of the newly appointed Artistic Director Boris Ondreička, viennacontemporary pushes to involve the city itself as an artistic space. Ondreička, who lives in Bratislava and works in Vienna, is excellently connected within the Eastern and Western art world. Get to know Boris and his plans for viennacontemporary in this intimate portrait. Every … Continue reading
Judit Reszegi | Art collector interview
Judit Reszegi is the CEO of Granit Abrasive, a major Hungarian manufacturer, but her true passion hasalways been art. Over the last years, she has built up an impressive collection of more than 500 pieces,recently focusing mainly on female artists and topics. Um dieses Interview auf Deutsch zu lesen, scrollen Sie bitte nach unten How … Continue reading
Casandra Hermann | Art collector interview
In her collection, tax advisor Casandra Hermann deals with the big issues in life. In conversation with viennacontemporary, the Vienna-based art collector talks about living with her many sculptures and how Covid has changed her approach to the art world. Um dieses Interview auf Deutsch zu lesen, scrollen Sie bitte nach unten How did your passion … Continue reading
Eva Dichand | Art Collector Interview
Die österreichische Medienmanagerin Eva Dichand teilt ihre Zeit und Leidenschaft zwischen Medien und Kunst: Die Geschäftsführerin und Herausgeberin der kostenlosen Tageszeitung Heute ist ebenso stellvertretende Vorsitzende des Albertina-Kuratoriums sowie Mitglied des Internationalen Rates des Metropolitan Museum. New York und des Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris. Mit uns sprach sie über ihre zeitgenössische … Continue reading
Vienna Weekly 05.07 – 11.07
Explore the marginal world of art production in Ane Mette Hol’s exhibition “Becoming” at mumok, get to know Austrian contemporary artist Coco Wasabi at Q21, or stop by at Semper Depot to look at performances and installations surrounding the last 100 years of feminist activites – your city, your choice! Vienna Weekly presents a selection … Continue reading
Vienna Weekly 28.06 – 04.07
Festival Summer is back in town! Starting off with the big Angewandte Festival all the way to the Sonic Territories sound art festival in Seestadt Aspern to the transdisciplinary and decentralized art festival XX ART FLÂNERIE, you can discover art in literally every corner of Vienna,. Ready, set, go! Vienna Weekly presents a selection of … Continue reading
Vienna Weekly 21.06 – 27.06
With a new, additional art fair in town and many exhibition openings, this first summer week in Vienna is everything but boring. Grab your sunglasses, your hand fan, and set out to explore! Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly exhibition openings, (online) talks, and art events taking place in Vienna. Discover the contemporary side … Continue reading
Anouk Lamm Anouk | Artist Interview
„no age no gender no origin“ lautet das Manifest der in Wien geborenen Künstlerin Anouk Lamm Anouk. Noch während sie an der Akademie der bildenden Künste studiert, sorgt die Künstlerin bereits für großes Aufsehen in der lokalen Kunstszene. Die aktuelle Ausstellung „post/pre Lesbian Jazz“ ist im Marmor Saal des Hotel Sacher zu sehen. For English, … Continue reading
Jaanus Samma | Artist Interview
Der Künstler Jaanus Samma (1982) lebt in Tallinn, Estland, wo er von der Galerie Temnikova & Kasela vertreten wird. Sammas Arbeiten und Forschungen beziehen sich größtenteils auf Gender Studies und die Darstellung männlicher Sexualität. Um zu untersuchen, wie diese Themen in der Kunst diskutiert und dargestellt werden können, verbindet er Feldforschung – Interviews und Archivrecherchen … Continue reading
Queer Museum Wien | Art Interview
Die Künstlergruppe rund um das “Queer Museum Wien” arbeitet am Aufbau des ersten queeren Museums in Wien. Einen fixen Standort haben sie noch nicht. Mit uns redet das Kollektiv, das 2020 eine bunte Eröffnungsperformance der viennacontemporary gemacht hat, über ihre Bemühnungen, die Bedeutung eines “Pride Months” und die Situation der LGTBQ+ Community in Wien und … Continue reading
Vienna Weekly 14.06 – 19.06
Along with the temperature, the events in Vienna are on a steady rise and sizzling hot. Enjoy the summerly temperatures in the city while visiting the group exhibition DRAWINGS at Gianni Manhattan, the first exhibition weekend at mumok, or tune into the current Pride month with the public lecture Queering the Belvedere at Belvedere 21. Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly … Continue reading
Vienna Weekly 08.06 – 13.06
Another week, another chance to discover new and exciting formats in the city and beyond. Whether you stop by at Galerie Emanuel Layr to see the opening of Dominique Knowles, have a quick look at Galerie Krinzinger for the opening of Hans Op de Beeck and Lois Weinberger, or seize the last chance to visit … Continue reading
First-Timers: Galerie Russi Klenner
Galerie Russi Klenner from Berlin, Germany, took part in viennacontemporary for the first time in 2020. Participating in a duo exhibition format with Krinzinger Projekte, the young German gallery led by example the growing solidarity and international cooperation between galleries. We talked to owner Russi Klenner about the beginnings of his gallery and his experiences … Continue reading
Richard Rella | Art Collector Interview
Vienna-based collector Richard Rella is an avid supporter of the contemporary art scene and its stakeholders. He is president of the Künstlerhaus Freundesverein, the oldest artists’ association in Austria, and a member of the mumok board. We talked to Richard about how his love for contemporary art developed and the crucial factors when it comes … Continue reading
