The Albertina modern is all about modern, postmodern and contemporary art. It is just a few minutes’ walk from the Albertina. A place has been created here that presents the big names of the art world from past decades. The museum’s collections bring together formative Austrian artists such as Hermann Nitsch, Maria Lassnig and Valie Export, as well as Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Christian Ludwig Attersee and Gottfried Helnwein.
The Albertina modern also focuses on important national artists of the 20th century down to the present day. The museum’s collections include the pop art of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein as well as works by Damien Hirst, Jonathan Meese and Anselm Kiefer. In total, the new art hot-spot has over 60,000 artworks by 5,000 artists. The museum is based on the contents of the Essl and Jablonka Collections. It’s about art that leaves nobody feeling cold.
Focused on the Essl Collection
The Essl Collection is one of the most important collections of Austrian art from the second half of the 20th century. It has been on permanent loan to the Albertina since 2017. Magical Realism, Viennese Actionism, as well as representatives of postmodern and contemporary art: The Essl Collection combines all the trends that were formative for Austria’s more recent art history. The Albertina modern thus has a strong identity-giving function.
The Jablonka Collection provides the international twist for the new exhibition venue. The big names of the German art scene, such as Anselm Kiefer, Georg Baselitz, Markus Lüpertz and Jörg Immendorff, are represented here, as are American greats from Andy Warhol and Cindy Sherman to Eric Fischl and Robert Longo. It’s a dream for all lovers of modern art.
The Künstlerhaus in renovated splendor
In order to be able to present these unique collections, which encompass paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, photographs and videos, in an appropriate setting, the opening of the new museum was preceded by a refurbishment of the Künstlerhaus lasting several years. The art institution built during the construction of the Ringstrasse boulevard in the 1860s has been one of Vienna’s most important locations for art since its opening in 1868, and has always kept up with the times. The Künstlerhaus now radiates again in a splendor last seen at the time of the Ringstrasse’s construction.
Please note: Due to the current situation, opening hours of the individual institutions may have changed. Please inform yourself before your visit to the museums.
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