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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

March 24 - 30

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, March 25 Exhibition Opening Michael Höpfner: Retracing the Footsteps of Others I Galerie Hubert Winter I 6:00 pm Exhibition Opening Manfred Wakolbinger: You Have To Look Up To Get […]

Monica Bonvicini, „And if I See You Sundays (Heather Violet)“, 2024, Powder coated steel chains, 10.5 x 27.5 x 15.5 cm

Vienna Weekly

March 17 - 23

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, March 18 Exhibition Opening Julian Göthe: Sala dei Giganti I Charim Galerie I 6:00 pm Exhibition Opening Alexandra Baumgartner: Their Ghosts I Bildraum 01 I 7:00 pm Panel Discussion […]

Karolina Jabłońska, Gotująca się głowa [Boiling Head], 2022, oil on canvas, 150 x 150 cm

Beyond Women’s Day

The Ongoing Work for Gender Equality in Art

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 […]

Vienna Weekly

March 10 - 17

Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly exhibition openings, talks, and art events taking place in Vienna. Discover the contemporary side of the city. MONDAY, March 10 Exhibition Opening Jamiu Agboke I VIN VIN I 6:00 pm   TUESDAY, March 11 Exhibition Opening Franz Grabmayr  – Feuer und Tanz I Galerie Ernst Hilger I 7:00 […]

New Gallery in Vienna

A Warm Welcome to Galerie Roberta Keil

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 […]

Louisa Frauenheim, Kobaltblau, Photo: Marcel Stammen

Vienna Weekly

March 3 - 10

Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly exhibition openings, (online) talks, and art events taking place in Vienna. Discover the contemporary side of the city.   MONDAY, March 3 Women’s Week In the framework of ‘Vienna’s Women Week,’ the City of Vienna offers a wide range of events free of charge | daily, March 3-8 […]

Damon De Backer

“I never intended to start a collection”

Collector's Interview | Galila Barzilaï-Hollander

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 […]

Vienna Weekly

February 24 - March 2

Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly exhibition openings, (online) talks, and art events taking place in Vienna. Discover the contemporary side of the city.   TUESDAY, February 25 Exhibition Opening Markus Hanakam & Roswitha Schuller: The Water Cabinet I tresor Bank Austria Kunstforum Wien I 7:30 pm Exhibition Opening Paco Koenig: Not be painted […]

Lukas Thaler, Photo: Vincent Bauer

VCT Sculpture Project 2025

Lukas Thaler (Galerie Elisabeth& Klaus Thoman) Wins the 2025 Sculpture Project

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 […]

Vienna Weekly

February 10 - 16

Vienna Weekly presents a selection of weekly exhibition openings, (online) talks, and art events taking place in Vienna. Discover the contemporary side of the city.