Exhibition Opening
Lebt und arbeitet in Wien
We warmly invite you to the opening of the most extensive survey of the Viennese contemporary art scene organised by Kunsthalle Wien in over a decade.
6 p.m. Karlsplatz
Speeches (with translation in Austrian Sign Language)
→ Daniel Baumann, Michelle Cotton, Monika Georgieva, Curators ‘Lebt und arbeitet in Wien: Contemporary Art from Vienna’
7 p.m. Museumsquartier
Speeches (with translation in Austrian Sign Language)
→ Veronica Kaup-Hasler, Executive City Councillor for Cultural Affairs and Science
→ Michelle Cotton, Artistic Director Kunsthalle Wien
10 p.m. Afterparty at TITANIC
10:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m. zey
12:00–02:00 a.m. DJ Terror
02:00–04:00 a.m. Gawdesque
For six months, across all of its spaces in the Museumsquartier and Karlsplatz, ‘Lebt und arbeitet in Wien: Contemporary Art from Vienna’ will bring together over 130 artworks by 56 artists who live and work in Vienna, including painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, photography, performance, sound, film and video. Initially organised by Kunsthalle Wien in 2000, the fifth edition of ‘Lebt und arbeitet in Wien’ builds upon a longstanding tradition of celebrating Vienna’s lively artistic discourse and diverse community of artists. Curated by Daniel Baumann, Michelle Cotton and Monika Georgieva, it places an emphasis on the city as a dynamic space of production, presenting new and recent works.
Information
- Free admission
- A mobile Wiener Würstelstand will be serving Viennese specialities, including vegan options.
- The club is located just a few minutes’ walk from the Museumsquartier at Theobaldgasse 11. Please note that they only accept cash payments.
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