Sessions
The Talks-program of viennacontemporary, deals with various aspects of engagement, both in the context of the “private” and the “public”. Prominent speakers share valuable insights into the realities of the art market.
The Sessions took place on the upper floor of our partner institution das weisse haus, Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Vienna.
Arts and Public Engagement
Thursday, 7 September, 2:00 – 3:00 pm venue: das weisse haus Open event – limited capacity (max. 60 people) The panel debate in the context of the exhibition Not Either Or, But And curated by Laura Amann in the context of VCT STATEMENT: Political Homelessness and Contemporary Citizenship discusses the background of the exhibition in […]
Collecting and Public Engagement
Friday, 8 September, 4:00 – 5:00 pm venue: das weisse haus Open event – limited capacity (max. 60 people) The panel discussion explores the phenomenon of transferring private collections to public domains, along with their motivations and consequences. It addresses questions of sharing, belonging, and contribution and it will attempt to discuss various modes of […]
Creative Talk: Research and Public Engagement
Saturday, 9 September, 2:00 – 3:00 pm venue: das weisse haus, Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Vienna Open event – limited capacity (max. 60 people). Free of charge. The panel will feature guests from this year’s Join the Conversation research program, who will speak about the importance of exploration, inquiry, and research in creating transcultural and multi-social […]
Panel Discussion: Design and Engagement – Digitalization in a Globalized World
An enlightening discourse awaits at the Main Columned Hall of MAK, featuring none other than Zach Stubenvoll, Head of Brand Design at Meta, designer Stefan Sagmeister, and digital artist Paula Strunden. This talk is dedicated to exploring design and engagement, particularly within the context of the Metaverse. Engagement transcends terms like fun, happiness, pleasure, and […]
Institutional Creativity and Public Engagement
Sunday, 10 September, 2:00 – 3:00 pm venue: das weisse haus Open event – limited capacity (max. 60 people) The panel debate invites prominent members of the Viennese non-governmental institutional art scene to speak on changing roles of galleries and other formats of art production in terms of the development of civic society. Moderated by […]
Queer in Art: Community Engagement and Collecting
Sunday, 10 September, 4:00 – 5:00 pm venue: das weisse haus Open event – limited capacity (max. 60 people). Free of charge. Due to socio-political and cultural developments at the end of the 20th century, open queerness has become an essential factor in contemporary art and cultural production. Yet queer art is often excluded from […]