Austrian Highlights

My Fair Lady is a classic musical production based on the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. With a charming score composed by Frederick Loewe, and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, who is taken in by a phonetics professor, Henry Higgins, to be transformed into a lady. Along the way, Eliza meets a variety of colourful characters, experiences the highs and lows of love, and embarks on a journey of self-discovery. With memorable songs and larger-than-life characters, My Fair Lady is a delightful, timeless musical production that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Mixed invites you to delve into Vienna's rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions. Through 48 unique narratives featuring stories like African student protests in the 60s and interwar Chinese influence, the displayed symbiosis of words, places, and fashions highlights the stellar diversity driving this dynamic city.

The event commemorates Johann Strauss's 200th birthday, showering attendees with an exhibition depicting his flagship influence in the music sphere. Patrons will marvel at original artifacts from Strauss's estate, such as exclusive notes from 'Die Fledermaus,' premier stage blueprints, and classical theater attire sourced directly from a reputable museum.

The event spotlights Liliane Lijn's multifaceted career, infusing fine art, poetry, and science in her innovative multimedia creations which originate from kinetic art experimentation and leverage materials technology. It promulgates her sweeping narrative-artwork, fusing cosmic, personal, mythological elements, with technologic applications renovating traditional feminine archetypes, epitomised in the artist's revolutionary solo work Arise Alive.

Winter in Vienna vividly illuminates the profound shifts in cityscape and weather patterns over centuries. This education-heavy event contrasts nostalgic, snowy winters with the contemporary warmer, snowless years bearing testament to climate change.

Dive into a vibrant exploration of multiple art media with Monster Chetwynds site-specific installation, brought alive by dedicated performers. With intriguing art pieces that incorporate DIY and reused materials, visitors can look forward to an engaging depiction of art history, popular culture, and feminist theory.

The comprehensive expo showcases a deep immersion into Rudolf Wacker's works, an austere figure within the New Objectivity art. It offers attendees an insightful peep into his deft handling of landscape and self-portrait pieces and a rare knack for incorporating arbitrary items as a distinct style, beautifully elevated by supplementary pieces by contemporaries like Otto Dix, Franz Lenk, and Anton Rderscheidt.

The forthcoming showcase, '100 Best Posters 23. Germany Austria Switzerland, presents a robust display of captivating poster designs from the DA-CH region, brimming with inventive configurations of graphics and typography. The event, currently in its 19th round, underscores this medium's blend of timeless appeal and fresh innovation.

The forthcoming museum exhibition spotlights the riveting works of the iconic Ghanaian painter, Amoako Boafo. Brimming with an expressive blend of bold, tactile finger-painting highlighting Black subjects, merging with potent symbols infamous with the Black Freedom Movement, this eye-opening collection promises to broaden appreciation for diverse culture.

Young Jewish women and Muslims explore and share their connection as minority group members at the upcoming community event. Their experiences shape a unique exhibition featuring powerful workshops and breathtaking photography inspired by Karlsplatz as a public space.

Experience the blend of two worlds as an immersive augmented reality becomes tangled with an enthralling storyline during the must-attend exhibition. Attendees have the opportunity to complete exciting quests, gather exclusive MAK tokens to reveal tucked-away content, and join the groundbreaking revolution of MAK DAO.

A riveting exhibition plunges into the depth of Medardo Rosso's works, flaunting over 50 magnificent art pieces ranging from towering sculptural installations to captivating photo collages and sketches. Exploring the symphony of spirit created when modernism meets tradinotolkienal sculpting, an accentuating sound dialogue will uniquely exhibit works of grand artists like Francis Bacon, Andy Warhol, and Robert Morris.

The upcoming tribute celebrates Joh. Backhausen & Shne, delighting attendees with a curated exploration of history, luxury craftsmanship, and Viennese Modernism through fabric collections. It will unveil intriguing historical narratives via showcased collaborations like upholsteries, curtains, and brocades, and simultaneously honor the steadfast Dr. Louise Kiesling.

Experience the unparalleled brilliance of Rembrandt and his gifted pupil Samuel van Hoogstraten at the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria. This groundbreaking exhibition, a first in Austria, showcases around 60 masterpieces including paintings and drawings that highlight the profound influence of Rembrandt on Hoogstraten's artistry. Delve into the mesmerizing world of Dutch Baroque painting and witness firsthand the ingenious use of color and illusionist techniques that continue to captivate audiences. Don't miss this cultural milestone of 2024, offering a rare glimpse into the artistic evolution and collaborative spirit of these two iconic painters.

Attendees at the upcoming Rembrandt exhibition will feast their eyes on a plethora of significant Dutch Baroque paintings. Engulfed in the engrossing blend of Rembrandt and Samuel van Hoogstraten's artistic innovation, guests are certain to be enraptured by the fusion of reality and illusion.

Ugo Rondinone, esteemed Swiss artist, enthralls with his profoundly poetic creations. His minimalist masterpiece, 'arched landscape', cleverly balances as an artistic object and architectural form while utilizing a soil-adorned arch to respect the well-known ceiling fresco in Carlone Hall.

Explore the diverse genres embraced by Diego Marcon in his unique cinematic visions, ranging from musical and melodrama to terror and lighthearted comedy. Confront parallel worlds in his film, 'La Gola' (2024), playing with protagonists Gianni and Rosanna who navigate a sumptuous feast whilst coping with the somber decline of a mother's health.

Visitors to the fifth edition of Vitrine EXTRA will delve deep into the intriguing world of Roman shipwreck archaeology. As they view treasures like Roman amphorae, lead anchor rods, and even a Roman helmet unearthed from the 1960's and 70's missions, they will contemplate the saga of preserving cultural heritage.

The Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien kicks off with the first retrospective of Paul Gauguin's work in Austria since 1960 this autumn. Expect a sweeping exhibition highlighting Gauguin's noteworthy contribution to post-impressionism and modernism, spanning across paintings, graphics and sculptures.

The EUMies Awards Prize showcases highlights from Europe's astonishingly innovative architectural trends, focusing on transformative circular construction and public open spaces. It's not just an exhibition; it's an engaging testament to ingenious adaptation in architecture that includes a remodelable study pavilion, a revitalized community library, a biodiverse art park created out of a decaying slaughterhouse, and a new charming school among jaw-dropping exhibits primarily representing societal, ecological, and economic shifts.

In the engaging Material.Passion exhibit, one will witness eight artists evolutionize their mediums with ingenuity in unconventional perspectives. Expect to see embroidered optical illusions, delicate art pieces formed from industrial resources, perception-changing depictions of time on marble, and a spectacular fusion of classic craftsmanship and modern proficiency.

Attendees can immerse themselves in the whimsical and poetic world of 20th-century artist Marc Chagall steeped in a unique visual language. The event offers visitors the opportunity to follow Chagall's evolution from primitivism to cubism everything in between, embodying an awe-inspiring blend of traditional and avant-garde culture.

This art-debate event dives into the subject of friendship through diverse methodologies like painting, sculptures, photography, and installations, presenting the audience an in-depth look into various aspects from personal bonds to global social contracts. Showcasing pieces from multi-era luminaries and commissioned works from across the globe, attendees will unearth the multi-dimensional facets of friendships in diverse art-forms stitched by both seasoned and emerging artists.

Attend an immersive celebration of Akseli Gallen-Kallela's art, showcasing dynamic snapshots of Finland's people, myths, and natural beauty. Delight in his work, distinguished nationally and globally, heavily influenced by grand art destinations like Paris, narrating Nordic landscapes and the Finnish epic, Kalevala.

Explore the intricacies of Vienna's contemporary art acquisition process at the "Gekauft! Und dann?" exhibition, hosted at Wien Museum musa. Delve into how MA 7, Vienna's Cultural Department, acquires approximately 80 works annually from local artists, often marking their debut in public collections. Discover the evolving criteria of the expert advisory board, from traditional media to avant-garde installations and digital art, navigating the challenges of preserving dynamic and performative pieces. Gain insights into the journey of artworks—from acquisition and studio visits to storage and exhibition—through perspectives from artists, advisory board members, and museum restorers.

At this event, contemporary art lovers in Vienna will delight in gaining insights into an ecosystem venerated for advocating local talent. Directly benefitting from the behind-scenes wisdom of artists, advisory board members, and restorers, participants will learn firsthand about the art journey from creation to display in exhibitions.

Experience the grim exploration of evil concept representation in Alfred Kubin's art exhibition. His 1800 piece spectrum notably reflects societal issues including war, persecution, and pandemics, entwined in his distinctive surreal and anxiety-powered nightmare visions.

Explore the daunting creations of Robert Longo, renowned for compelling charcoal drawings derived from shared memory. The event delves into power dynamics within nature, politics, and history via visually astounding, monumentally scaled pieces.

Celebrate renowned contemporary artist Erwin Wurm through a riveting retrospective spanning immersive sculptures, drawings, and artistic hybrids. Attendees engage in ever-present #discussions of gravity, spatial perceptions, social norms, excess, and challenged ideologies through art pieces like melting houses, symbolic pickles, bloated luxury cars, narrow dwellings, and a rustic 'Rural School'.

Investigate contemporary societal changes and modern work structures through fresh insights on cutting-edge product designs at this influential gathering. Exploring the depth and creativity inside Austrian product design from 2000 to present, attendees get to examine 100 carefully chosen works including furniture, household items, tools, electronics, toys, plus designs that speak to personal wellness, sustainability, and robotics incorporation - all deftly organized within 25 appealing functional and emotionally-stirring categories.

This exhibition takes attendees on a thrilling journey into the nuances of interior design, meticulously curated by architectural historian, Adam Tch. Spanning Art Nouveau to Modernism, it highlights various intricate details architects use to breathe life into their designs, acting as a testament to their creativity and diversity.

This event treasures the audacious talent of Kazuko Miyamoto, an astounding contributor to New York's Lower East Side art sphere, renowned for revolutionizing Minimal art via her mix of Western and Japanese culture. The diverse exhibit captures Miyamoto's artistic quest for depth and subtle intricacies, spanning from large, commanding string configurations to deeply personal twisted paper creations and vividly painted kimonos.

Anne Duk Hee Jordan's exhibit, The End Is Where We Start From, tackles the endless cyclicality of life by highlighting fragile, transient, yet ever-resilient ecosystems. From the Archean Eon to captivating underwater realms, her work amalgamates science and poetry, exploring pure biological interaction, social constructs, and the evolving role of technology.

Entering Aleksandra Domanovic's exhibition feels like stepping into the convergence of technology, history, and culture captured in sculptures, videos, and digital media. Featuring more than forty unique works, attendants can submerge into a fun yet discerning narrative of the post-internet age.

Witness Nora Turato's remarkable linguistic design in an enormous 62-meter-long mural part of annual open-air exhibits. The mural renders a visual 'scream' capturing emotion through its bright artistic splashes reflecting an experimental mix of language's spoken and written state.

Mapping the 60s is a deep dive exhibition examining how contemporary movements, such as Black Lives Matter and #MeToo, trace back to the potent 1960s. Encompassing diverse art styles like Pop Art, Nouveau Ralisme, Fluxus, Viennese Actionism, Performance art, Conceptual art, and Minimal art, it provides a layered exploration into the era's seismic cultural, social, and political transformations.

The exhibition provides a unique glimpse into Mozart's life through the lens of his food and drink habits, which hugely influenced his personal and artistic journey. Attendees can explore Mozart's relationship with dining customs and musical expression, revealed through historical documents such as vintage letters and musical scores, portraying him as both a brilliant musician and a product of his era.

Special Presentation: A Matter of Opinion presents a unique opportunity to delve into the intricate workings of Peter Paul Ruben's streamlined art workshop. Exploring 'Jupiter and Mercury Visiting Philemon and Baucis,' a majestic Ruben masterpiece, attendees will see firsthand this creation resulted from seamless collaboration, aided by the use of infrared reflectography and extensive technological studies.