Viennacontemporary

Program 2024

VCT STATEMENT: ENERGY

In 2024, VCT STATEMENT circles around the most pressing issue of our time: Energy. In two high-end international panel discussions titled Nexus Thinking and the special exhibition The Color of Energy, the special program of viennacontemporary aims at fostering meaningful dialogue on sustainability through the lens of art.

ZONE1

Discover the fair’s section focusing on emerging talents with a connection to Austria, curated by Bruno Mokross.

CONTEXT

Discover CONTEXT, the new section of nine curated individual presentations by artists from the late 20th century, focusing on Central and Eastern Europe.

KIDS PROGRAM

Kids research, think, and work out together what is needed for a successful launch and subsequent life in space. Recommended for kids from ages 5-10 Free of charge

Guided Tours

viennacontemporary invites its guests to dive deeper into the art world with the help of special tailor-made private and public Guided Tours. Both public and private tours are offered in English and German.

New Collectors Program – Powered by Artsy

Art professionals are at your side with advice at the New Collectors Program Desk and provide fundamental tips on how to begin your own collection even on a low budget and help filter works by budget, style, or geographic criteria to compile a list of personal recommendations.

Calendar

GUIDED TOURS

viennacontemporary invites its guests to dive deeper into the art world with the help of special tailor-made private and public Guided Tours in English and German.

12. September

13. September

13. September
14:30 - 15:30
  • GUIDED TOURS

Overview – The Full Picture

We invite you to an overview tour through viennacontemporary and present an exciting mix of must-sees, established positions from the domestic and international art scene, and the emerging ZONE1 curated by Bruno Mokross.

13. September
15:30 - 16:30
  • GUIDED TOURS

Curator’s Tour: CONTEXT with Pernilla Holmes

Curator Pernilla Holmes guides through the new section CONTEXT, which focuses on important artists from the late 20th century.

13. September
16:30 - 17:30
  • GUIDED TOURS

The Future is Female

This tour sharpens your eye for international female artistic positions – their work, themes, and contexts.

14. September

14. September
13:30 - 14:30
  • GUIDED TOURS

Curator’s Tour: ZONE1 with Bruno Mokross

Curator Bruno Mokross guides through the highlight section ZONE1, which presents 10 solo presentations by young emerging artists under 40 with a strong connection to Austria.

14. September
14:30 - 15:30
  • GUIDED TOURS

Collectors Tour

Start a collection now! viennacontemporary offers the ideal environment with over 100 exceptional artistic positions that are presented at this year’s fair. A unique opportunity to get to know galleries, artists, and their work during a tour!

14. September
14:30 - 15:30
  • KIDS
  • GUIDED TOURS

Kids Tour (recommended age: approx. 6-10 years)

What is an art fair and why is there so much art to see here? On this tour, we get to know different artistic positions and discover how artists transform their ideas into works of art using very different materials and techniques.

14. September
15:00 - 16:00
  • GUIDED TOURS

The Queer Gaze on viennacontemporary

Drag artist Lady Nutjob invites you to explore the exhibiting galleries on a guided tour.

14. September
16:30 - 17:30
  • GUIDED TOURS

Untold Stories and Fresh Discoveries

Forgotten, overlooked, or newly discovered? This tour invites you to sharpen your view and get to know artists – their works, themes, and contexts – in a contemporary light.

15. September

15. September
14:30 - 15:30
  • KIDS
  • GUIDED TOURS

Kids Tour (recommended age: approx. 6-10 years)

What is an art fair and why is there so much art to see here? On this tour, we get to know different artistic positions and discover how artists transform their ideas into works of art using very different materials and techniques.

15. September
14:30 - 15:30
  • GUIDED TOURS

Overview – The Full Picture

We invite you to an overview tour through viennacontemporary and present an exciting mix of must-sees, established positions from the domestic and international art scene, and the emerging ZONE1 curated by Bruno Mokross.

15. September
15:00 - 16:00
  • GUIDED TOURS

The Queer Gaze on viennacontemporary

Drag artist Lady Nutjob invites you to explore the exhibiting galleries on a guided tour. Jupiter Rhea Braun is an artist whose work foremost dwells in performance, video art, writing, and the planning of various art venues.

15. September
16:30 - 17:30
  • GUIDED TOURS

Focus On Our Time

Many artists reflect with their works on current developments, they deal with controversial topics and how these will impact our future. Immerse yourself in critical positions in the theme-specific VCT STATMENT exhibition The Color of Energy.