Program 2022
STATEMENT UKRAINE
With this year's program focus, viennacontemporary wants to show what art fairs can do for the common good, support artists in and from Ukraine, and promote the visibility of Ukrainian culture abroad.
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7. September
Panel Discussion “Ukrainian Culture on its Path to the EU”
The opening discussion of STATEMENT UKRAINE features leading Ukrainian, Austrian, and European personalities. Aula of Sciences, Ground Floor, Wollzeile 27A, 1010 Vienna
Exhibition Opening: The Cockerel with Black Wings: A Recovered Heirloom
Group exhibition in the framework of viennacontemporary STATEMENT UKRAINE, curated by Kateryna Filyuk. 13 mostly Ukrainian artists deal with the themes of war and loss. In cooperation with and in the premises of das weisse haus, Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Vienna
8. September
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viennacontemporary STATEMENT UKRAINE | Curator’s Tour
On a guided tour the curator of the exhibition The Cockerel with Black Wings: A Recovered Heirloom Kateryna Filyuk will walk visitors through the halls of das weisse haus, Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Vienna Free Guided Tour
9. September
Launch of CRYPTO ART DROP
Die Initiative umfasst acht Kunstwerke, die von etablierten zeitgenössischen ukrainischen KünstlerInnen in Zusammenarbeit mit internationalen Krypto-KünstlerInnen geschaffen werden.
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viennacontemporary STATEMENT UKRAINE | Curator’s Tour
On a guided tour the curator of the exhibition The Cockerel with Black Wings: A Recovered Heirloom Kateryna Filyuk will walk visitors through the halls of das weisse haus, Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Vienna Free Guided Tour
- GUIDED TOURS
General Tour – Outlining viennacontemporary 2022
Get an overview of the fair including the most talked about artworks and galleries. This tour also provides a deeper insight into the highlights of ZONE1 curated by Tjaša Pogačar and includes information on the history and architecture of the location of the fair, the Kursalon in the heart of Vienna.
SESSIONS | Ethics of Collecting 1
An all-female panel discusses values and responsibilities that come along with collecting. Sessions take place at Pavilion at Stadtpark, next to Kursalon
SESSIONS | Ethics of Collecting 2
An all-female panel discusses values and responsibilities that come along with collecting. Sessions take place at the Pavilion at Stadtpark, next to Kursalon
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Collectors Tour
Start a collection now! This tour provides an opportunity for those interested in collecting art to explore the fair with expert guidance. Focusing on detailed introductions to galleries and artists, it will be of special interest to anyone curious about beginning an art collection.
VIENNACONTEMPORARY CONCERT: FENNESZ@KONZERTHAUS
Austrian guitarist, composer, and electronic musician Christian Fennesz is considered one of the most distinctive voices in electronic music. As part of viennacontemporary 2022, he will perform in the historic Schubert Hall of the Vienna Konzerthaus.
10. September
FILM – How Does Art Meet Film? How Does Film Meet Art?
In cooperation with viennacontemporary, the Acadamy of Austrian Film hosts a day of screenings focusing on the intersection of film and art at Metro Kinokulturhaus. Screenings include movies within an art context and films by artists who see themselves partaking in both worlds.
KIDS Workshop | ZOOM Mobil x viennacontemporary
Together with the ZOOM team, children and young people build their own works of art as a part of viennacontemporary in the pavilion in the garden of Kursalon Vienna! Meeting point is the pavilion at Stadtpark. Limited number of participants - please register at events@viennacontemporary.at.
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The Future is Female
Art enthusiasts will get to know the female positions of viennacontemporary 2022, both emerging and well-established. Special attention will be given to positions playing with gender and identity to open up the topic to a broader context.
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viennacontemporary STATEMENT UKRAINE | Curator’s Tour
On a guided tour the curator of the exhibition The Cockerel with Black Wings: A Recovered Heirloom Kateryna Filyuk will walk visitors through the halls of das weisse haus, Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Vienna Free Guided Tour
Creative Talk: The Art Market and Questions of Feasibility and Sustainability
Young curators and critics from all over the world participate in this afternoon session featuring a number of short manifestations. With the kind support of the Austrian Business Agency.
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General Tour – Outlining viennacontemporary 2022
Get an overview of the fair including the most talked about artworks and galleries. This tour also provides a deeper insight into the highlights of ZONE 1 curated by Tjaša Pogačar and includes information on the history and architecture of the location of the fair, the Kursalon in the heart of Vienna.
11. September
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Focus on Central and Eastern Europe
This tour focuses on established and young positions from Central and Eastern Europe. Get to know the most exciting works of contemporary artists presented at the fair.
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viennacontemporary STATEMENT UKRAINE | Curator’s Tour
On a guided tour the curator of the exhibition The Cockerel with Black Wings: A Recovered Heirloom Kateryna Filyuk will walk visitors through the halls of das weisse haus, Hegelgasse 14, 1010 Vienna Free Guided Tour
- GUIDED TOURS
The Future is Female
Art enthusiasts will get to know the female positions of viennacontemporary 2022, both emerging and well-established. Special attention will be given to positions playing with gender and identity to open up the topic to a broader context.