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.
Discover selected contemporary art events and talks in Vienna – brought to you by the team of viennacontemporary. TUESDAY, 9 December Opening Helmut Lang: Séance de travail 1986–2005 MAK – Museum für angewandte Kunst | 7:00 pm Opening Group Show: Weather of Our Times Zeller van Almsick | 6:00–8:00 pm Opening Wrap Up Winter Salon […]
Beyond the traditional Christmas markets, Vienna offers a rich mix of curated design fairs, artist-led markets, and intimate winter salons, and art auctions.Here is your guide to the most relevant contemporary-art and design-oriented Christmas events for Winter 2025. Edelstoff Design Market — Christmas Edition Dates: 6 & 7 December 2025 A major design fair spotlighting […]
Join the Conversation is an international networking initiative that invites emerging and senior art professionals, curators, and critics to experience and engage with the Viennese art scene in-depth. It is organized by viennacontemporary and takes place with the kind support of the Vienna Business Agency. The program offers numerous visits to galleries, off-spaces, museums, and […]
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 […]
