Exhibitions in Vienna

Albertina · ALBERTINA MUSEUM, VIENNA

COLLECTING FOR THE FUTURE

250 Years of the ALBERTINA Museum

Jun 19 to Oct 11

Last weeks

This exhibition celebrates the 250th anniversary of the ALBERTINA Museum, highlighting its rich history and its significance as a world-class institution. Founded in 1776 by Albert of Saxe-Teschen, the museum's collection is one of the most important graphic art collections globally. The exhibition delves into the collection's origins, exploring the motives of its early collectors. It specifically shines a light on the crucial, yet often overlooked, contributions of women to the collection's development. A key focus is placed on Marie Christine, daughter of Empress Maria Theresia, and her collaborative efforts with her husband Albert in systematically building the collection. The exhibition

Rosa Barba

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Künstlerhaus Wien · Obergeschoß

FAIR FOR ART Vienna

Die Messe für zeitgenössische und moderne Kunst

Until Oct 11

Last weeks From €20

The FAIR FOR ART Vienna returns to its original location at the Künstlerhaus, a historic exhibition venue in Vienna, after a 10-year absence. This renowned art fair showcases contemporary and modern art, presenting a high-quality program for international and local collectors. The event features works by internationally acclaimed artists alongside emerging talents, highlighting current developments in contemporary art. Visitors can expect to see approximately 800 paintings and sculptures from around 200 artists, representing diverse artistic positions and compelling themes. Many of these are significant works by important Austrian artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, some exhibited for th

Helmut Ditsch · Alex Katz · Andy Warhol · Gottfried Helnwein · Wolfgang Hollegha · Hermann Nitsch

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Belvedere · Upper Belvedere

IN-SIGHT: Johann Baptist Lampi The Elder and The Younger

Overpainted and Uncovered

May 13 to Oct 11

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This exhibition, titled "IN-SIGHT: Johann Baptist Lampi The Elder and The Younger. Overpainted and Uncovered," delves into the transformative power of overpainting on artworks. It juxtaposes a Neoclassical family portrait by Johann Baptist Lampi the Elder with a Biedermeier painting of Venus by his son, Johann Baptist Lampi the Younger. Both works have undergone significant alterations through overpainting, which has changed their original meanings. The exhibition explores how these interventions impacted the interpretation of these pieces. For Lampi the Elder's portrait of the Tomatis family, X-ray and infrared imaging revealed a hidden portrait of the mother embracing her children, beneath

Johann Baptist Lampi the Elder · Johann Baptist Lampi the Younger

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Weltmuseum Wien · Theseustempel

Njola Impressions

Kiteezi

Until Oct 11

Free Last weeks

The exhibition "Njola Impressions" features an installation titled "Kiteezi" by Ugandan artist Nabukenya Allen, also known as Njola. This work transforms discarded materials into a language of renewal, prompted by a devastating landslide at Kampala's Kiteezi landfill in August 2024. The tragedy highlighted the resilience and solidarity of the community, particularly the Boda-Boda riders, Kampala's motorbike taxi drivers, who have become symbols of hope. Njola's installation explores this transformative moment, recognizing the potential of these riders to shed light on waste management. She has designed a unique fashion collection using materials like old car tyres, plastic bags, packaging, a

Nabukenya Allen · Njola

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Leopold Museum

PREMIERE!

The Oesterreichische Nationalbank Collection

Apr 24 to Oct 11

Last weeks

The exhibition "Premiere!" celebrates the significant and long-standing relationship between the Leopold Museum and the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB), Austria's Central Bank. This presentation marks the first comprehensive exhibition of the OeNB's extensive art collection, made possible by the bank's substantial financial contribution in 1994, which was instrumental in establishing the Leopold Museum. The collection primarily focuses on Austrian painting and sculpture created from 1918 to the present day. Special attention is given to the art of the interwar period, particularly the New Objectivity movement and post-Expressionism. Additionally, the exhibition highlights works from the

Rudolf Wacker · Franz Sedlacek · Greta Freist · Max Oppenheimer · Maria Lassnig · Tobias Pils

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MAK – Museum of Applied Arts · MAK Forum

KATERYNA LYSOVENKO: Borderland

Sep 16 to Oct 18

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Kateryna Lysovenko, born in 1989, is an artist who studied in Odessa and Kyiv and has resided in Austria since 2022. She is the recipient of the 2025 Münze Österreich Prize. Lysovenko views painting as a form of social action and a political tool, focusing on discovery and interrogation rather than mere illustration. Her work is characterized by suspenseful imagery derived from observations, daily life fragments, and news. Painting, in her practice, serves as a means to renegotiate visibility and reality. She utilizes reduction and absence, interpreting color as a distinct spatial element. The resulting images evoke moods that stand in opposition to propaganda. The exhibition at the MAK is p

Kateryna Lysovenko

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Architekturzentrum Wien · Alte Turnhalle & NoBIS, Bruneck

Toourism

Sep 8 to Oct 25

The successful exhibition 'Toourism', curated by the Architekturzentrum Wien, is presented in Bruneck, South Tyrol. It addresses the growing trend of increased travel frequency, longer distances, and shorter stays, and its profound impact on the built environment, social fabric, and climate change. The exhibition questions how we can envision tourism that sustains its own existence, acknowledging its role in creating added value, prosperity, and cosmopolitanism in remote regions while also halting migration. However, it also confronts the negative consequences, such as overcrowding, significant interventions in local ecosystems, and escalating land prices. Tourist hotspots face visitor onsla

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Kunsthalle Wien · Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier and Karlsplatz

Lebt und arbeitet in Wien

Contemporary Art from Vienna

Until Oct 26

Kunsthalle Wien presents 'Lebt und arbeitet in Wien: Contemporary Art from Vienna,' an extensive survey of the city's contemporary art scene. This exhibition, the fifth in a series that began in 2000, showcases over 130 artworks by 56 artists living and working in Vienna. The diverse collection spans painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, photography, performance, sound, and video. It highlights Vienna as a vibrant hub for artistic production, where artists critically engage with conservatism and assert their agency. Many of the works are new commissions, with 38 artists creating pieces specifically for this exhibition. Numerous artworks are also being shown in Vienna for the first time

Brishty Alam · Diana Barbosa Gil · Anna-Sophie Berger · Henning Bohl · Ramesch Daha · Judith Eisler

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Albertina · ALBERTINA MUSEUM, VIENNA

THE WORLD IN FOCUS

Jul 22 to Oct 26

This exhibition, "The World in Focus," explores the history of travel and expedition photography from the mid-nineteenth century onwards. It highlights how photography became a crucial tool for documenting the world, valued for its accuracy, detail, and ease of reproduction. The show demonstrates how photographers gradually replaced illustrators on expeditions, enabling faster on-site documentation. The extensive photographic series presented capture diverse global regions, illustrating shifting power dynamics, the expansion of travel, the exploration of remote landscapes, and the rise of tourism. The exhibition delves into the circumstances under which photographers undertook these journeys

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MAK – Museum of Applied Arts · MAK Poster Forum

20 Years of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK

A City Full of Posters

Sep 29 to Nov 1

This exhibition celebrates the 20th anniversary of VIENNA DESIGN WEEK, Austria's largest curated design festival. The MAK Poster Forum showcases the posters created for the festival, highlighting the designers who have shaped its visual identity and public perception since its founding in 2006. These posters have been instrumental in establishing the VIENNA DESIGN WEEK as an internationally renowned initiative. The exhibition features a collection of these impactful designs, illustrating the evolution of the festival's branding over two decades. Visitors will see a diverse range of graphic design work, reflecting the creativity and innovation associated with the event. The exhibition serves

Lilli Hollein · Tulga Beyerle · Thomas Geisler · Bia Grabner · Rudolf Zündel · Bueronardin

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mumok – Museum moderner Kunst · Levels -2, -4

Tolia Astakhishvili

Figure of the Child

Jun 20 to Nov 1

Free

This exhibition, "Figure of the Child," is the first solo museum exhibition by Tolia Astakhishvili. It explores the concept of the child as a figure embodying both independent creativity and deep reliance on others. The exhibition uses this concept as a framework for imaginative exploration, examining the boundaries of empathy and the shared human experience of having once been a child. Astakhishvili investigates how children perceive the world, focusing on spatial relationships, scale, and vulnerability. The exhibition aims to create a new kind of visitor experience by emphasizing the "first encounter" with art, extending it to include movement and touch, and challenging conventional museum

Tolia Astakhishvili · Vito Acconci · Zurab Astakhishvili · Aurel · Ştefan Bertalan · Karl Blossfeldt

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Künstlerhaus Wien · Künstlerhaus, Factory

DALPRA

Aus der Sammlung Werner Trenker

Until Nov 15

The exhibition 'DALPRA' showcases the work of Mario Dalpra, focusing on his vibrant use of color and form. Dalpra's pieces, whether paintings or sculptures, challenge viewers with their ambiguity, blending the familiar with the strange, and the representational with the abstract. While primarily known as a sculptor, this exhibition places a significant emphasis on his painting, revealing it as an integral part of his artistic inquiry rather than a secondary practice. Dalpra's paintings feature figures, faces, and organic shapes that develop a life of their own, constantly shifting and evading definitive interpretation. Color in his work is not merely surface but a dynamic material that creat

Mario Dalpra

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MAK – Museum of Applied Arts

WOMEN OF THE WIENER WERKSTÄTTE

Jul 17 to Nov 15

This exhibition, a collaboration between the Jewish Museum in New York and the MAK in Vienna, shines a light on the often-overlooked contributions of women designers to the Wiener Werkstätte (WW). Building on the MAK's 2021 exhibition 'WOMEN ARTISTS OF THE WIENER WERKSTÄTTE', this show highlights how these women substantially broadened the creative spectrum of the WW. The exhibition specifically focuses on the significant impact of Jewish women artists, who constituted approximately a quarter of the designers working for the Wiener Werkstätte. It explores their artistic journeys, including the challenges faced by some, such as ceramic artist Susi Singer, who emigrated to the USA after the "A

Susi Singer · Vally Wieselthier · Felice Rix-Ueno

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Wien Museum · musa

Der Bildgenerator

Karl Heinz Koller

Jul 2 to Nov 29

Free

This exhibition showcases the groundbreaking work of Karl Heinz Koller, a visionary artist known as the "Image Generator." Koller's art, created with analog techniques, produced results that were astonishing for their time and still surprise viewers accustomed to digital imagery. The exhibition traces his artistic journey from early series like "One month in my Life" (1974) and performances by artists such as Johann Jascha and Bruno Demattio (1972–75), to his documentation of European youth centers. A significant focus is placed on his "Configurations" developed from 1975 onwards. These hundreds of circular compositions, reminiscent of mandalas, were achieved through innovative use of a turn

Karl Heinz Koller

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Wien Museum · musa

Verdichtungen

Heliane Wiesauer-Reiterer

Jul 2 to Nov 29

Free

This exhibition, titled 'Verdichtungen,' showcases the diverse artistic practice of Heliane Wiesauer-Reiterer, an artist recognized for her broad technical capabilities and often referred to as a 'universal artist.' The exhibition presents a comprehensive overview of her oeuvre, highlighting her work as a painter, graphic artist, photographer, and sculptor. Wiesauer-Reiterer's formats range from small pieces to monumental works, and her approach can manifest in large series or individual pieces. The exhibition delves into themes of fragmentation, division, and reduction to the core, focusing on essential being and concentration. Her work aims to capture fundamental emotional states, often im

Heliane Wiesauer-Reiterer

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Belvedere · Lower Belvedere

Erna Rosenstein

On the Other Side of Silence

Jul 3 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition presents the first major retrospective in Austria dedicated to Erna Rosenstein (1913–2004), a significant figure of the postwar Polish avant-garde. Her works serve as a testament to her resilience and unwavering political and artistic ideals amidst the Shoah and political turmoil in Poland. Over a career spanning six decades, Rosenstein cultivated a multimedia creative universe that explores the intricate connections between the present and past memories, as well as the interplay of collective and individual experiences. The exhibition features approximately eighty works, including paintings, drawings, assemblages, and poems. These pieces reflect themes of persecution, flight

Erna Rosenstein

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Naturhistorisches Museum Wien · Hallway, Level 1

Glaciers out of balance

Until Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition explores the critical issue of glacier retreat and its implications for climate change. Glaciers serve as sensitive indicators of our warming planet, with over 99% of them worldwide currently melting at an accelerated rate. While some glacier retreat is natural during interglacial periods, the current speed of this process is unprecedented, particularly in the Alps. Even at high altitudes, snow is no longer persisting through the summer, preventing the formation of new ice. The exhibition traces the history of Alpine glaciers, noting their last peak around 1850 after the "Little Ice Age" and their rapid disappearance today. Projections suggest that Austria could be largely ic

Jürgen Merz

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Leopold Museum

HERBERT BOECKL – HANS JOSEPHSOHN

Figural Archetypes

Jul 24 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition explores the dialogue between painter Herbert Boeckl (1894–1966) and sculptor Hans Josephsohn (1920–2012), two artists who never met but whose works reveal striking analogies. It does not aim to revive the historical debate on the hierarchy of arts but rather to highlight fundamental parallels in their understanding of corporeality, materiality, and form-finding. Despite the rise of abstract art, both artists remained committed to figuration, particularly the human figure, as the primary vehicle for artistic expression. They engaged in a pronounced process of abstraction in their depictions of the human body, often dispensing with anatomical detail to distill the essential th

Herbert Boeckl · Hans Josephsohn

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Albertina · ALBERTINA Museum

OTTO MEETS ALBERTINA

Jun 3 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition at the ALBERTINA Museum in Vienna features the renowned German comedian Otto Waalkes, known for his wordplay and parodies. While celebrated for his humor, Waalkes also has serious artistic ambitions as a painter. He studied at the University of Fine Arts in Hamburg and was part of an artists' housing co-op with notable figures. The exhibition showcases his artistic intervention within the museum's historic Habsburg staterooms. To mark the ALBERTINA's 250th anniversary, Waalkes was invited to reinterpret selected masterpieces from the museum's Graphic Art Collection. His approach is characterized by a tongue-in-cheek style, creating a dialogue between his work and the museum's

Otto Waalkes

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MAK – Museum of Applied Arts · Central Room MAK Design Lab

VALLY WIESELTHIER: Ceramic Sculptor

Apr 29 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition at the MAK Museum Vienna celebrates the career of Viennese ceramist Vally Wieselthier (1895–1945). It explores her significant contributions to art in both Europe and the United States, where she lived and worked from 1928 onwards. The exhibition was made possible by a bequest from her American family, which included a substantial part of her impressive oeuvre. Wieselthier was a prominent student of Josef Hoffmann and Michael Powolny at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts. She became the leading female artist associated with Wiener Werkstätte Ceramics. From 1927, she directed the production facility, pioneering a new form of ceramic sculpture with unprecedented expressivity.

Vally Wieselthier

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Albertina Modern · ALBERTINA MODERN, VIENNA

VASARELY & ADRIAN

Dynamic Grids

Jun 26 to Jan 10, 2027

This exhibition at ALBERTINA MODERN explores the groundbreaking art movement of Op Art through the works of Victor Vasarely and Marc Adrian. Op Art, which emerged in the mid-1960s, aimed to create optical illusions and challenge the viewer's perception of sight. The exhibition highlights how these artists, fascinated by the physical laws of light and optics, delved into the study of optical phenomena. Victor Vasarely's bold geometric patterns and stark color contrasts continue to influence contemporary aesthetics in painting and design. Marc Adrian, a younger contemporary, focused on depicting movement and exploring the boundaries of artistic expression and materiality. He was a significant

Victor Vasarely · Marc Adrian

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Weltmuseum Wien

Ishír: Living Memories from Paraguay

Until Jan 24, 2027

€16

The Weltmuseum Wien presents 'Ishír: Living Memories from Paraguay,' an exhibition developed in collaboration with the Österreichisches Lateinamerika-Institut and representatives of the Ishír people. This exhibition explores how the Ishír, an indigenous group from western Paraguay's Gran Chaco, remember, interpret, and relate their cultural heritage to their present lives. It highlights the Ishír's struggle to preserve their habitat, culture, and language, with art serving as a central form of resistance. Visitors will encounter objects like feather jewellery, bags made from bromeliad fibres, hunting equipment, and mask costumes. These traditional items are presented alongside contemporary d

Salmi Lopez Balbuena

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MAK – Museum of Applied Arts · MAK Contemporary

THOMAS DEMAND: Rooms That Dream of the Past

May 27 to Jan 24, 2027

This exhibition features the work of Berlin-based artist Thomas Demand, who merges the visual power of theatre and opera with his unique artistic methods. Demand draws inspiration from historical scenographic models, ranging from the Baroque period to the turn of the 20th century. For this exhibition at the MAK, he has created a series of bespoke works that transpose selected models from the archives of the Theatermuseum, Vienna, and the Nouveau Musée National de Monaco onto photographic media. His artistic practice is deeply rooted in the cultural habit of thinking in models, exploring how this process imbues our perception of reality and our understanding of the past with meaning. The phot

Thomas Demand

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Belvedere · Lower Belvedere

Erika Giovanna Klien

All Is Movement

Sep 18 to Jan 31, 2027

The Belvedere Museum is presenting an extensive solo exhibition dedicated to the Austrian-American artist and educator Erika Giovanna Klien (1900–1957). Klien was a leading figure of Viennese Kineticism, known for her innovative approach to depicting movement. Her work explores complex representations of bodies in motion, drawing inspiration from theater and dance. After relocating to New York in 1929, her art evolved to encompass urban landscapes and social commentary. The exhibition showcases Klien's diverse oeuvre, including her dynamic compositions of birds, machines, and city life. It highlights her early international acclaim and her later focus on social issues and modernity. Visitors

Erika Giovanna Klien

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Künstlerhaus Wien · Künstlerhaus

KÜNSTLERINNENHAUS

Eine künstlerische Intervention von Billi Thanner

Mar 20, 2024 to Jan 31, 2027

This exhibition features an artistic intervention by Billi Thanner, a renowned conceptual and light artist. The work, a neon light installation, spells out "KÜNSTLERINNENHAUS" (Women Artists' House) in large letters on the facade of the Künstlerhaus Wien. Thanner's previous notable work includes the "Himmelsleiter" (Sky Ladder) at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna in 2021. The artist intends this piece to be a powerful statement for the presence of women in the art world. The illuminated text in the public space of Vienna can be interpreted as a statement for equality and female creativity. For both the artist and the institution, this temporary light intervention is also a gesture of recogn

Billi Thanner

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Albertina · ALBERTINA MUSEUM, VIENNA

PICASSO – BACON

What It Feels Like to Be Human

Sep 18 to Jan 31, 2027

This major exhibition at the Albertina Museum in Vienna presents an exciting juxtaposition of the 20th century's two most important figurative painters: Pablo Picasso and Francis Bacon. Francis Bacon was inspired to become a painter by Picasso's works and throughout his life, he competed with him, striving to surpass him. Bacon aimed to be the late 20th-century equivalent of Picasso's role in the first half of the century: a chronicler of human existence in all its tornness. Both artists placed human existence at the core of their pictorial worlds, with the human figure as their shared subject. They depicted the figure pulled apart, thrown back together, and reinvented with unprecedented sav

Pablo Picasso · Francis Bacon

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mumok – Museum moderner Kunst · Levels 4, 3, 2/2B, 0, -2B

Terminal Piece

Jun 20 to Feb 7, 2027

The exhibition 'Terminal Piece' is structured in five acts, centered around Kate Millett's 1972 installation of the same name. This exhibition marks the first acquisition under mumok's new directorship and critically examines the act of viewing art. It prompts visitors to consider not only what they see but also their perspective and position relative to the artwork. Kate Millett, a prominent feminist figure, believed in art's power to create intense, direct experiences, and the exhibition explores the relevance of this idea today. The exhibition poses questions about who is watching, who is seen, and where viewers position themselves. These inquiries serve as a lens to examine approximately

Kate Millett · Anna Viebrock · Nina Porter · Ariana Reines

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Kunst Haus Wien · KunstHausWien

Seeds. Reclaiming Roots, Sowing Futures

Apr 10 to Feb 14, 2027

Seeds form the basis of our lives, providing food and raw materials, embodying biodiversity, preserving regional knowledge and cultural heritage, and symbolizing hope, change, and renewal. This exhibition, part of the Klima Biennale Wien, delves into the multifaceted meanings of seeds and seed diversity as a reflection of our relationship with the Earth and each other. For the fourteen international artists featured, the seed is the starting point for their investigations from ecological, cultural-historical, and symbolic perspectives. Working from diverse geographical and cultural contexts, the collected works address themes of migration and colonialism, indigenous knowledge and biodiversit

Ackroyd & Harvey · Maria Thereza Alves · Alexandra Baumgartner · Tue Greenfort · Kapwani Kiwanga · Dominique Koch

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Albertina · ALBERTINA MUSEUM, VIENNA

SHARA HUGHES

Sink In

Oct 9 to Feb 28, 2027

The ALBERTINA Museum presents "Sink In," the first solo museum exhibition in Austria by the acclaimed contemporary American artist Shara Hughes. Hughes, born in 1981, is recognized internationally for her vibrant and imaginative artistic practice. For the past decade, landscapes have been a central theme in her work, drawing comparisons to Georgia O'Keeffe and the Fauvist and Expressionist movements of classical modernism. Her landscapes are not direct representations of nature nor purely escapist fantasies. Instead, they are invented spaces that serve as a means to visualize the invisible aspects of human experience. Hughes aims to make tangible sensations, memories, moods, and inner states

Shara Hughes

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MAK – Museum of Applied Arts

ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTION KITS 1890–1990

Plenty to Play With!

Oct 7 to Mar 14, 2027

This major interactive exhibition, "Architectural Construction Kits 1890–1990: Plenty to Play With!", showcases a fascinating evolution of toys that shaped architectural understanding and creativity. It is based on the extensive private collection of graphic designer Claus Krieger, featuring approximately 150 construction kits from 1890 to 1990. The exhibition explores the thesis that a continuous "evolutionary development" in toy manufacturing led to this vast array of building blocks. Visitors will discover how toy companies experimented with diverse materials, including artificial brick, wood, metal, and even less common substances like Galalith and rubber. The exhibition highlights ingen

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Kunsthistorisches Museum

Prime Time – Travelling with a Roman Portable Sundial

Until Mar 14, 2027

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Wien Museum

Farbenspiel

Mode aus vier Jahrhunderten

Oct 1 to Mar 28, 2027

€13

This exhibition, 'Farbenspiel' (Color Play), delves into a fascinating cultural history of color through approximately 350 garments from the Wien Museum's unique fashion collection. It explores how color is more than just surface, influencing our senses, indicating belonging, and reflecting societal structures. The exhibition highlights the intricate connection between clothing and power, examining colors as key symbols of status, emotion, and identity. It focuses on the traditional heraldic colors of red, white, black, blue, green, and yellow, but also addresses often-overlooked hues, recognizing that each color carries its own narrative. Visitors will see a diverse range of garments, from

Gertrud Höchsmann · Adele List · Fred Adlmüller · Helmut Lang · Schella Kann · Susanne Bisovsky

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Belvedere · Upper Belvedere

CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: Asta Gröting

Sep 24 to Mar 29, 2027

This exhibition at Belvedere Museum Vienna features the work of Asta Gröting, a contemporary artist known for exploring complex relationships between people, animals, and objects. Gröting's practice delves into the invisible aspects of social and psychological realms through sculptures, videos, and performances. The exhibition specifically highlights her video "Things" (2018), where gravity appears suspended as organic and inorganic objects float in slow motion against a deep blue sky. The video creates suspense as the viewer anticipates the next object's ascent and contemplates the grotesque deformation of these items. The CARLONE CONTEMPORARY series aims to connect contemporary artistic pe

Asta Gröting

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Sigmund Freud Museum

Documents of Injustice. The Case of Freud

Until Apr 5, 2027

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Weltmuseum Wien

OPEN SPACE

A Room for Many Voices

Until Apr 18, 2027

Free

OPEN SPACE is an evolving exhibition at the Weltmuseum Wien designed to foster participation, visibility, and collaboration. It prioritizes encounters, discussions, and diverse knowledge forms, inviting city communities to collectively reflect on the world and the museum itself. The exhibition functions as an open process for listening, discussing, reading, creating, and co-designing, aiming to amplify underrepresented perspectives and question the contemporary role of museums. It begins by examining the historical and global interconnections within the Weltmuseum Wien's collections, acknowledging their links to colonial power structures that persist today. Simultaneously, it recognizes Vien

Abigail Marcillo · Tayla Myree · Munira Mohamud

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Weltmuseum Wien

Raining Blood. Photography and Arms Trafficking

Until Apr 18, 2027

€16

This exhibition delves into the complex world of international arms trafficking around the turn of the 20th century and its enduring connections to colonialism and imperialism. It utilizes the arms trade of that era as a critical lens to examine the deeply ambivalent nature of war and armed conflicts as represented within the Weltmuseum Wien's collection. Colonial rule was intrinsically tied to military might and the use of firearms, yet paradoxically, colonial powers often prohibited weapon possession in colonized territories to maintain control and suppress resistance. Despite these bans, weapons were frequently smuggled, replicated, or manufactured locally. The exhibition highlights a sig

Sama Alshaibi · Baptist Coelho · Jittagarn Kaewtinkoy · Elene Kajaia · Peter Kennard · Minouk Lim

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Naturhistorisches Museum Wien · Narrenturm

Caution, high voltage!

Until Apr 24, 2027

This special exhibition, 'Caution, high voltage!', delves into the history and ongoing dangers of electrical accidents. It highlights that despite modern safety measures, electricity remains a significant risk. The exhibition traces the timeline of electrical accidents in Austria, starting with the first known fatal incident in 1882. It showcases the pioneering work of Stefan Jellinek, who in 1906 presented early findings on the effects of electricity on living beings, laying the groundwork for the Museum of Electropathology. The narrative extends to the present day, discussing the increasing number of electrical devices in private use, often associated with declining quality and a lack of u

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Weltmuseum Wien

Hidden Stories: Treasures from the Collections

Until May 30, 2027

€16

The Weltmuseum Wien presents 'Hidden Stories: Treasures from the Collections,' an exhibition that brings to light objects rarely seen by the public. These items offer insights into the societies, knowledge systems, rituals, craftsmanship, and cultural exchanges from which they originate. The exhibition highlights the diverse holdings of the museum and their complex historical and global connections. It delves into the 'biographies' of objects, exploring their origins, significance, and journeys into the museum's collection. Visitors are invited to consider the cultural, social, and historical questions these artifacts and their acquisition circumstances raise. The exhibition is structured ar

Anwar Saeed · Rashid Rana · Salima Hashmi · Quddus Mirza

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Naturhistorisches Museum Wien · Special exhibition in the cabinets and special exhibition halls on the 1st floor.

Good Collecting – Bad Collecting

150 Years of the Natural History Museum Vienna

Until Jun 27, 2027

This exhibition delves into the 150-year history of the Natural History Museum Vienna, exploring how its vast collection grew from a private acquisition to a world-renowned scientific archive. It examines the origins of the museum, established in 1876, and its eventual opening in 1889. The exhibition highlights the museum's significance as a repository of over 30 million objects, documenting the Earth's evolution and the diversity of life. It showcases the breadth of the museum's holdings, encompassing biological, geological, paleontological, mineralogical, anthropological, prehistoric, and historico-cultural items. The narrative traces the collection's roots back to Emperor Franz Stephan of

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Dom Museum Wien

tierisch menschlich

Oct 2 to Aug 22, 2027

The exhibition 'tierisch menschlich' (animal human) at Dom Museum Wien explores the complex and often ambivalent relationship between animals and humans. It delves into the various facets of coexistence, questioning the differences and similarities between species. The exhibition investigates the blurred boundaries where shared joy and pain become so central that individual distinctions fade. It highlights the importance of shared experiences, particularly in the face of an increasingly threatened environment, over individual characteristics and abilities. The exhibition spans a broad historical range, from the Middle Ages to the present day. It brings together works in a diverse array of me

Hiva Alizadeh · Farah Al Qasimi · Herbert Boeckl · Thierry Boutonnier · Norbertine Bresslern-Roth · Josef Danhauser

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MAK – Museum of Applied Arts · MAK Permanent Collection Vienna 1900

VIENNA 1900—Everyday. A Total Work of Art

Reinstallation of the MAK Permanent Collection

Feb 25 to Aug 31, 2030

This exhibition reinterprets the MAK's permanent collection focusing on Vienna around 1900. It moves away from a linear, chronological narrative to explore the history of ideas and design during this formative epoch. The period covered spans from the first Secession exhibition in 1898 to the end of World War II. The exhibition highlights the intense exchange of ideas between architecture, painting, and applied arts in Vienna, which formed the basis of a new aesthetic under the principle of the "total work of art." It showcases the foundations laid for reform movements like the Wiener Werkstätte, the German and Austrian Werkbund, and the Bauhaus. The reorganization was conceived from an artis

Markus Schinwald

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MuseumsQuartier Wien · Kunsthalle Wien

Freier Eintritt mit dem Standard

From Oct 10

Free

This event offers free admission to the exhibition "Lebt und arbeitet in Wien" on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for visitors who present a copy of DER STANDARD newspaper or their subscription card. The exhibition "Lebt und arbeitet in Wien" is the most comprehensive overview of Vienna's contemporary art scene organized by Kunsthalle Wien in over a decade. It is presented across two locations: MuseumsQuartier and Karlsplatz. The exhibition features over 130 artworks by 56 artists living and working in Vienna. The displayed works encompass a wide range of mediums, including painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, photography, performance, sound, film, and video. This extensive collection pro

Kunsthalle Wien

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Naturhistorisches Museum Wien · Hall 21 on the 2nd floor

GENEchangers. Decoding secrets of early medieval burial sites

Oct 13 to Jul 26, 2027

This exhibition delves into the family relationships and community structures of people living over 1,200 years ago during the early Middle Ages. It utilizes genetic research to reveal previously invisible aspects of life during a period of significant upheaval and change, often referred to as the Migration Period. By examining two early medieval burial sites in Leobersdorf and Mödling near Vienna, the exhibition offers insights into the daily lives, settlements, communities, and cultures of ordinary people. Visitors will learn about kinship, family structures, diet, childhood, health, and mobility of these ancient populations. The exhibition also explores connections and differences with ot

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Architekturzentrum Wien · Bern.Dorf Hallen

Suburbia

Built Dreams — The Future Single-Family House

Oct 14 to Nov 5

This exhibition, titled "Suburbia," explores the enduring popularity of single-family homes despite environmental concerns and rising costs. It questions the future of the 1.5 million houses already built in Austria. The exhibition traces the global history of this ideal lifestyle, highlighting its establishment in Austria. Graphics and statistics are used to illustrate the impact of single-family homes on humans, animals, and plants. A significant focus is placed on the potential of existing housing stock. Thirteen projects demonstrate how current houses can be transformed into sustainable dwellings through renovation, transformation, and conversion. The exhibition is curated by Lene Benz,

Nicole Six & Paul Petritsch

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Wien Museum

Down Syndrom

Oct 22 to Jan 24, 2027

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Albertina

HER STORY

Women Artists of the ALBERTINA

Oct 30 to Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition, "HER STORY: Women Artists of the ALBERTINA," sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of women artists to art history. It presents a comprehensive survey of works by female artists from the Albertina's collection, spanning five centuries. The exhibition begins with early drawings and prints collected by Duke Albert and Archduchess Maria Christina. It progresses through modern artists and culminates with pioneering feminist artists from the 1970s. The exhibition aims to showcase women artists as active and influential figures who shaped their world and built significant professional networks. Visitors will encounter a diverse range of works, highlighting the entrepre

Diana Scultori · Magdalena de Passe · Maria Sibylla Merian · Angelica Kauffmann · Berthe Morisot · Käthe Kollwitz

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Albertina Modern · albertina

HER STORY

Women Artists of the ALBERTINA

Oct 30 to Feb 14, 2027

This exhibition, 'HER STORY: Women Artists of the ALBERTINA,' sheds light on the often-overlooked contributions of women to art history. It presents a comprehensive survey of female artists within the Albertina's collection, spanning five centuries of artistic creation. The exhibition begins with early engravers and publishers whose works were collected by Duke Albert of Saxe-Teschen and Archduchess Maria Christina of Habsburg-Lorraine. It progresses through modern artists and extends to pioneering feminist artists from the 1970s. The exhibition highlights the entrepreneurial spirit and engagement of these women, who actively explored their world and built significant professional networks.

Diana Scultori · Magdalena de Passe · Maria Sibylla Merian · Angelica Kauffmann · Berthe Morisot · Käthe Kollwitz

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Architekturzentrum Wien · Architekturzentrum Wien - Exhibition hall 2

Temporary. Structures of Necessity

Nov 5 to Apr 5, 2027

€12

This exhibition delves into temporary structures that are crucial yet often unnoticed components of urban infrastructure. It highlights how this transient layer facilitates numerous city processes, including construction, demolition, maintenance, guidance, protection, and security. These constructions, labeled as temporary, often merge with their surroundings, remaining below the level of public awareness. The exhibition aims to reveal and emphasize this essential background. The fascination with temporary utilitarian structures has been a long-standing interest for the members of KOSMOS architects, dating back to their student days. Over many years, they have amassed a collection of exampl

KOSMOS architects

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Albertina · ALBERTINA MODERN

FRANZ WEST

The Revolution of Sculpture

Nov 6 to Mar 29, 2027

The ALBERTINA Museum is presenting a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the influential artist Franz West (1947–2012). This exhibition honors what would have been his 80th birthday. Franz West was known for his nonconformist approach, characterized by a willful and humorous personality. He was a significant figure, participating in multiple editions of documenta and receiving the Golden Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2011. The exhibition highlights West's legendary Adaptives, created in the 1970s under the influence of Viennese Actionism. These prothesis-like objects were designed to be worn and held, adapting to the human body and encouraging audience interaction. Through these works, ar

Franz West

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Albertina Modern · ALBERTINA MODERN, VIENNA

FRANZ WEST

The Revolution of Sculpture

Nov 6 to Mar 29, 2027

This exhibition at ALBERTINA MODERN is a retrospective dedicated to the influential artist Franz West, celebrating what would have been his 80th birthday. West, known for his nonconformist spirit, humor, and willfulness, was a prominent figure in the art world, participating in major events like documenta and the Venice Biennale, where he received the Golden Lion. The exhibition highlights his groundbreaking work, particularly the "Adaptives" created in the 1970s under the influence of Viennese Actionism. These prothesis-like objects were designed to be worn or held, adapting to the human body and encouraging audience interaction, thus transforming art into an experience and a situation. Wes

Franz West

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Wien Museum

Franz West und Wien

Nov 6 to May 2, 2027

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Künstlerhaus Wien · Obergeschoß

LINDA CHRISTANELL

Die Gaben der Göttin

Nov 7 to Feb 7, 2027

This exhibition at Künstlerhaus Wien showcases Linda Christanell, a pioneering figure of the feminist avant-garde. It represents her largest solo exhibition to date and highlights her significant contributions to art. Christanell began her artistic journey in the mid-1960s with drawings and paintings that showed influences of Cubism, form deconstruction, and symbolic abstraction, positioning her as an avant-garde artist in Austria. By the end of the decade, she explored experimental objects using Plexiglas, textiles, and foam, often integrating them with her own body. For several years, she collaborated with Renate Bertlmann as the BC Kollektiv, focusing on photography and particularly film.

Linda Christanell

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Albertina

ARNULF RAINER

Nov 13 to Apr 25, 2027

This exhibition celebrates Arnulf Rainer, a pivotal figure in post-1945 Austrian and international art. Born in 1929, Rainer was an uncompromising innovator who explored the boundaries of painting for over seven decades. His artistic journey began with a strong resistance to National Socialism, fueling his pursuit of independence and autonomy. Rainer gained international recognition in the 1950s for his radical "overpaintings," works that defied conventions and asserted his unique artistic stance. A significant part of his oeuvre includes photographic self-portraits from the late 1960s, known as "soliloquies in front of the camera." These led to the "Face Farces" series, demonstrating his di

Arnulf Rainer

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Albertina Modern · ALBERTINA

ARNULF RAINER

Nov 13 to Apr 25, 2027

Arnulf Rainer is recognized as one of the most significant and uncompromising figures in post-1945 Austrian and international art. Born in 1929, he was an innovator who dedicated over seven decades to exploring the boundaries of painting, leaving a profound impact on art history. Rainer's artistic journey began with a strong resistance to the restrictions of National Socialism, fueling his pursuit of independence and autonomy. His international recognition came with the radical "overpaintings" of the 1950s, which established his unique position in the post-war art world and demonstrated his defiance of conventions. In the late 1960s, he created a series of photographic self-portraits, termed

Arnulf Rainer

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Kunsthalle Wien · Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier

Tiffany Sia, Overt Listening

Nov 13 to Jan 24, 2027

Kunsthalle Wien presents the first institutional solo exhibition in Austria by Tiffany Sia. The exhibition, titled Overt Listening, centers around a new film that explores the Kinmen Islands in Taiwan, located near the Chinese coast. These islands have been a site of strategic tension since the Chinese Civil War, with Cold War legacies still influencing daily life. The exhibition is conceived as a spatial installation across the ground floor of Kunsthalle Wien's Museumsquartier spaces. It features newly conceived works that investigate how histories of conflict manifest in landscapes, infrastructures, media, and communication systems. The exhibition unfolds through interconnected chapters, m

Tiffany Sia

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Architekturzentrum Wien · Architekturzentrum Wien - Gallery

Good architecture needs good clients

BHP26 ON TOUR

Nov 19 to Dec 9

Free

This exhibition, titled "Good architecture needs good clients," showcases the winners of the 2026 Client Award and all projects selected by the nomination juries. The award, presented since 1967 by the Central Association of Architects of Austria, honors outstanding projects that serve as models in architectural quality, execution, social commitment, and innovation. The exhibition highlights what is currently being built in Austria, focusing on the themes shaping the construction field. It emphasizes the diversity of responsible and future-oriented building culture. A key aspect is the intensive and collaborative partnership between clients and architects, where courage, responsibility, and

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Kunsthalle Wien

Magali Reus, Tenant

Nov 27 to May 2, 2027

Magali Reus, born in Den Haag in 1981, is an artist whose meticulously fabricated sculptures are featured in this exhibition titled 'Tenant' at Kunsthalle Wien. Her practice involves a diverse range of materials and artisanal techniques, including casting, forging, wicker weaving, and embroidery. These are combined with machine processes such as plating, laser cutting, and 3D printing, showcasing a sophisticated blend of traditional and contemporary methods. Reus's works often take the form of vessels, drawing upon historical and contemporary references from fine arts, graphic design, and industrial design. She also incorporates her personal motifs into these forms. Examples of her distincti

Magali Reus

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Kunsthalle Wien · Kunsthalle Wien Karlsplatz

Kunsthalle Wien Preis 2026

Dec 3 to Feb 7, 2027

The Kunsthalle Wien Prize 2026 showcases the work of Lotti Brockmann and Valentino Skarwan, two emerging artists living and working in Vienna. This annual prize, now in its 23rd year, aims to support young artists and foster discourse on contemporary art by collaborating with Vienna's prominent art universities. The prize is awarded by a jury of experts to a graduate from each of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna and the University of Applied Arts Vienna. It serves as a crucial bridge between academic training and professional artistic careers, introducing the artists' work to a wider audience. Lotti Brockmann's contribution, 'Ten Agents of Deterioration,' is a performance and installation tha

Lotti Brockmann · Valentino Skarwan

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Architekturzentrum Wien · Alpinarium Galtür

Toourism

Dec 8 to Apr 11, 2027

The successful exhibition 'Toourism', curated by the Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W), is being presented in Galtür. This exhibition explores the profound impacts of modern tourism on the built environment, social structures, and the global climate. It questions how we can envision a form of tourism that sustains the very foundations of its existence. While tourism has historically brought economic benefits, prosperity, and cosmopolitanism to remote areas, it also presents significant challenges. These include overcrowding, substantial alterations to local ecosystems, and escalating land prices. Tourist hotspots often bear the brunt of visitor influx, leaving other locations neglected. The exh

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Wien Museum

Horror

Jan 21, 2027 to Jan 23, 2028

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Albertina · ALBERTINA MODERN, VIENNA

DOWN UNDER

Art from Australia

Apr 23, 2027 to Sep 5, 2027

This exhibition, titled "DOWN UNDER," showcases the breadth and diversity of Australian First Nations art. It features paintings of monumental beauty and power that convey histories and knowledge passed down through many generations. The exhibition brings together works by artists and artist collectives from various regions, including Papunya, Utopia, Balgo, and Warmun. Among the featured artists is Emily Kame Kngwarreye (1910–1996), a globally recognized figure in Indigenous Australian art. Kngwarreye began painting on canvas late in life, producing a prolific and extensive body of work in her final eight years. The exhibition draws significantly from the ALBERTINA Museum’s substantial coll

Emily Kame Kngwarreye · Destiny Deacon · Tracey Moffatt · Nyunmiti Burton · Gloria Tamerre Petyarre

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Albertina Modern

DOWN UNDER

Art from Australia

Apr 23, 2027 to Sep 5, 2027

This exhibition showcases the breadth and diversity of Australian First Nations art, focusing on paintings of monumental beauty and power that convey histories and knowledge passed down through generations. It brings together works by artists and artist collectives from various regions including Papunya, Utopia, Balgo, and Warmun. A central figure highlighted is Emily Kame Kngwarreye, one of Australia's most internationally renowned artists, who began painting in her late 70s and produced a prolific body of work in the final eight years of her life. The exhibition draws significantly from the ALBERTINA Museum’s unique and extensive holdings of Australian art, which include approximately 100

Emily Kame Kngwarreye · Destiny Deacon · Tracey Moffatt · Nyunmiti Burton · Gloria Tamerre Petyarre

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