viennacontemporary Magazine reports on the activities of viennacontemporary and provides you with in-depth insights into what’s going on in the art world. We publish interviews with gallerists, collectors, artists, and art lovers. Our main focus is Austria, but we also explore the art scene in Southern and Eastern Europe and beyond. viennacontemporary is not only a reflection of the contemporary art landscape in the region. It’s about people, society, trends, and dialogue.
Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly exhibition openings, talks, and art events taking place in Vienna. Discover the contemporary side of the city. TUESDAY, May 20 Exhibition Opening WATER PRESSURE. Designing for the Future I MAK I 7:00 pm Exhibition Opening Fabian Köttl: Fantastische Welten I AG18 I 6:00 pm WEDNESDAY, May […]
With Abaseh Mirvali, an internationally renowned curator, cultural strategist, and museum leader joins viennacontemporary. With a global career spanning over two decades and regions—from Latin America to Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East—Mirvali brings a unique mix of institutional experience, curatorial innovation, and strategic insight to Austria’s leading contemporary art fair. “My approach […]
Meet Kamran Diba: Architect, museum founder and director, cultural visionary, and one of Iran’s most prominent collectors, Kamran Diba has built a collection shaped by decades of sharp observation and deep knowledge. Known for founding the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art and his keen eye for emerging talent, Diba blends passion with strategy. Here, he […]
What began 20 years ago with a surprise discovery next to a dumpster has not only since then developed into an impressive collection of around 500 works – but more than that: The Polish collector and curator plays an important role in supporting up-and-coming talent from Central and Eastern Europe and campaigns for socio-political causes. […]
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As soon as International Women’s Day is over, the topic of equal rights goes quiet. Yet, promoting female artists is an ongoing task that goes far beyond this one day. The good news? Women artists are being collected more than ever before. But despite the progress, there are still challenges, from institutional recognition to price […]
The contemporary art scene in Vienna welcomes a new player with Galerie Roberta Keil. After a successful series of pop-ups in Vienna and Berlin, curator Roberta Keil is returning to her hometown, Breite Gasse 12 in Vienna, with a permanent space. The opening will take place on March 8, 2025 with the group exhibition “too […]
Galila Barzilaï-Hollander’s journey into contemporary art began unexpectedly after her husband’s passing when an emotional connection to a single piece at New York’s Armory Show in 2005 sparked a lifelong passion. Guided by intuition rather than market trends, her collection spans over 2,000 artists and celebrates dialogue, creativity, and universal connections. In this interview, she […]
viennacontemporary and JP Immobilien are thrilled to announce Lukas Thaler as the winner of this year’s Sculpture Project. Represented by Galerie Elisabeth & Klaus Thoman, Thaler’s Seating Variations (Bench #1, #2, #3) captivated the jury with its innovative approach to public sculpture. Crafted from engraved limestone, the modular sculptures serve as both functional seating and […]
viennacontemporary presents selected art events beyond Vienna Vienna and Austria. This week, we put our spotlight on Nan Goldin’s current retrospective at the Neue Nationalgalerie, which gives the Berlin public a comprehensive insight into the work of the photographer for the first time – from the 1980s to the present day. After stops in Stockholm […]
Entrepreneur Konstantin Kraus found his way to art via an afterparty at Frieze London and is sad that this approach tends to be ridiculed in his home country Austria. In an interview with viennacontemporary, he reflects on the beginnings of his collecting and the challenges of finding a foothold in the sometimes dusty Austrian art […]
