From May till December thr Geymüllerschlössel transforms into a temporary a space dedicated to one thing only – fashion. The former Biedermeier castle is opening its doors every weekend for the hip fashion crowd, showcasing the broad landscape of Austrian fashion history.
A fashion lovers' dream
(CON)TEMPORARY FASHION SHOWCASE – MAK-Expositur Geymüllerschlössel
Sat. 07th May — Sun. 04th Dec, every Saturday, Sunday
10am — 6pm
15€
Recommended if you like:
being a fashionista, browsing on Vestiaire for hours, livestreaming all the fashion shows, always leaving the house in a super stylish outfit even if you only go to the grocery store
Have a look at fascinating street photography from Vienna
Augenblick! Straßenfotografie in Wien
Thu. 19th May — Sun. 23rd Oct
10am — 6pm
7€
Recommended if you like:
street photography, everyday moments captured beautifully, a photographic history lesson, looking at pictures for hours on end, seeing the city from a unique perspective
This exhibition presents you with a huge cross-section of the history of Viennese street photography. The majority of the photographic work has its focus on displaying the transformation of what once was a rather small town to the metropolis it is today. You certainly won’t get a more authentic view on Vienna’s past than here!
A thought-provoking showcase
Ai Weiwei. In Search of Humanity
Wed. 16th Mar — Sun. 04th Sep
10am — 6pm
9-12€
Recommended if you like:
being against the system, standing up for what's right, influential artists, thought-provoking artworks, art with a message
Ai Weiwei counts to the most important artists of our time. On top of that he is also a tireless activist and harsh critic of authoritarian systems.
The Albertina Modern is now presenting the most comprehensive retrospective of his works to date. ‘In Search of Humanity’ is an in depth exploration of the aspect of humanity and the artistic statement in Weiwei’s work.
A truly powerful exhibition that you should most definitely check out!
Literraly immerse yourself in Klimt's famous paintings
Klimt The Immersive Expirience
Fri. 22nd Apr — Sun. 04th Sep
10am — 8pm
22€
Recommended if you like:
admiring art in a new way, beautifully curated exhibitions, feeling like you're right inside the painting, lots of gold, kissing your loved one in a (digital) field of flowers
When masterful art meets innovative technology, great fun is guaranteed. This exhibition has enchanted crowds from Los Angeles, to Brussels all the way to Madrid and has now arrived in Vienna. Until September you can enjoy a first-class multimedia experience and have an actual deep dive into the works of one of Austria’s mast famous painters.
Have a look at some historic nudes
Geschäfte mit Kopien. Der “Fotografische Kunstverlag Otto Schmidt”
Fri. 20th May — Fri. 26th Aug
10am — 6pm
11-15€
Recommended if you like:
art history, photography, learning how to take nudes like the old masters, totally going to the exhibition for its artistic value and definitely not to see butts from the 19th century
Leopold Museum’s latest exhibition showcases the work of the photographer Otto Schmidt. Back in 1873 Schmidt got successful with his ‘Wiener Typen’ series and produced master studies that served as illustrative material for artists as well as craftsmen and architects. His most lucrative business, however, was his nude imagery, which actually was the most extensive in the Austro-Hungarian monarchy. Yes, you read that right, you can see actual historic nudes from the 19th century at the museum.
Art all about air
Wenn der Wind weht
Sat. 12th Mar — Sun. 28th Aug
10am — 6pm
varies, check website
Recommended if you like:
artistic approaches to natural topics, caring about climate change, art galleries, artworks with a message
The theme of this exhibition is one that concerns us all – air. 20 artists, national and international, are presenting their artistic interpretation of the matter at the Kunsthaus Wien.
Air as the energy of life as well as the danger of storms, air pollution, and climate change will all be subject of the artworks which aim to explore the human relationship with air, wind and breath.
Have a look at this photographer's fun and crazy work
REINER RIEDLER – THIS SIDE OF PARADISE
Fri. 04th Mar — Sun. 15th May
2pm — 9pm
9€, check website for discounts!
Recommended if you like:
documentary photography, local artists, admiring art in a cool gallery space, taking pictures, photos that make you laugh, photos that make you think
Rooted in classic documentary photography the work of Vienna-based photographer Reiner Riedler focuses (pun intended) on the pursuit of human happiness. To do so, he prefers seeking out places all over the world that promise at least a short-term escape from everyday life.
His images have been featured in various international photo festivals and now for the first time a broad selection will be shown at Westlicht. So don’t miss out on it!
Not your usual type of safari
Anna Jermolaewa Chernobyl Safari
Wed. 09th Mar — Sun. 05th Jun
10am — 6pm
varies, check website
Recommended if you like:
photography, nature, wildlife, seeing places from a different angle, going on safaris
Since the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the area around the reactor of the nuclear power plant has become a nature reserve. Lynx, wolves, eagles, wild horses and other rare animals live in the almost deserted, feral area under the influence of radioactive contamination.
Russian photographer Anna Jermolaewa went on a safari to the exclusion zone to document the local wildlife. Her photos can be admired at this exhibition at MAK starting March 9th!
Enjoy some colourful ontemporary art
CARLONE CONTEMPORARY: Lena Henke Aldo Rossi’s Sleeping Elephant
Thu. 17th Feb — Sun. 28th Aug
15.90€
Recommended if you like:
sculptures, modern art displayed in old buildings, wearing two different socks, making a pensive face in front of the artworks, elephants
Lena Henke is an abstract sculptor and has exhibited her work all around the world. Curated by Stella Rolling, this exhibition at the Belvedere showcases one of her greatest work, called ‘Aldo Rossi’s Sleeping Elephant’. The playful nature of the sculpture combined with the fancy architecture does make for quite the unique impression, so be sure to check it out the next time you’re going there.
Marvel at this photographer's lifelong work
Michael Schmidt
Fri. 01st Apr — Sun. 26th Jun
17.90€
Recommended if you like:
documentary photography, seeing how much times have changed, getting moved to tears in the museum, travelling back in time through photos
Michael Schmist counts to the most influential photographers of the German post-war period. His work ranges over five decades, documenting subjects like landscapes, cityscapes, portraits, and still lifes. The central theme connecting all of them is his hometown Berlin. With his images he managed to captured the meaning of the city’s history as well its consequences for society. Definitely worth looking at!