Franz Grabmayr’s motifs are the elements: water, fire, heaven, earth. Nature is his home: rivers and rocks, roots and trees, haystacks and sand pits. Viewed from close up, his paintings—of a sculptural materiality and frequently weighing up to 60 kg—are reminiscent of abstract, random compositions whose urgent presence leaves us mesmerized by lively brushstrokes, the rhythmic motion of...
Franz Grabmayr’s motifs are the elements: water, fire, heaven, earth. Nature is his home: rivers and rocks, roots and trees, haystacks and sand pits. Viewed from close up, his paintings—of a sculptural materiality and frequently weighing up to 60 kg—are reminiscent of abstract, random compositions whose urgent presence leaves us mesmerized by lively brushstrokes, the rhythmic motion of which would seem to be a universally determining factor. From farther away, however, one senses how closely they hew to their objects of study—and there emerge landscapes, rock formations, the wavy lines of fire and smoke, and the ecstatic motions of people dancing as the music’s rhythm flows through their bodies.
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What's on
Franz Grabmayr (Until 13 October 2024)
Chagall (Until 9 February 2025)
Adrian Ghenie: Shadow Paintings (Starts on 11 October 2024)
Robert Longo (Until 26 January 2025)
Jim Dine (Starts on 8 November 2024)
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Albertina Museum
With around 65,000 drawings and more than a million old master prints, the Albertina is a mightily impressive collection of art. Located in the largest Habsburg residential palace, the collection also includes more modern works - including two significant collections of Impressionist and early 20th-century art, and temporary exhibitions. Also on display are 21 exquisite Habsburg state rooms, spread over two floors of the palace.
Opening hours
Wednesday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Friday | 10:00 - 21:00 |
Saturday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Sunday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Monday | 10:00 - 18:00 |
Tuesday | 10:00 - 18:00 |