IN TRANSITION — POP-UP EVENTS
FOTO ARSENAL WIEN is “In Transition” until the opening in early 2025. Various locations in Vienna with a connection to photography and lens-based media will be featured.
Programme tracks:
COMMUNITY
Artist talks, book presentations
Curator’s choice by Felix Hoffmann
COLLECTION
Visits to photo collections of selected museums and private persons that are not open to the public
STUDIO
Visits at studios of photo artists
Programme events:
Postponed – New date to follow soon
ALBERTINA
Exclusive depot visit
Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna/ Side entrance
By appointment only, max. 15 people
Please note: The event is fully booked.
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Language: German
The ALBERTINA collection not only houses a unique collection of art and graphic art, but also an important collection of photography. This has been strategically expanded since the end of the 1990s. Walter Moser, head of the collection, provides insights into the secrets of the depot.
Walter Moser, Head of the Photographic Department of the ALBERTINA in dialogue with Felix Hoffmann, Artistic Director FOTO ARSENAL WIEN
26.09.2024, 4.30 p.m.
Photoinstitut Bonartes
Exclusive visit to the collection
Seilerstätte 22/3, 1010 Vienna
By appointment only, max. 15 people
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Registrations opens from 12.9.2024
Language: German
Since 2009, the Photoinstitut Bonartes has been researching, collecting and presenting photography in a unique way. The focus is on the origins of the medium in Austria, its wide-ranging applications in printed form (postcards, books, etc.) as well as technical issues and top-class artistic discoveries. Founding director Monika Faber gives a personal tour of the institute's collection.
Monika Faber, Founding director Photoinstitut Bonartes in dialogue with Felix Hoffmann, Artistic Director FOTO ARSENAL WIEN
22.10.2024, 6.30 p.m.
Softcover
Book presentation
Stumpergasse 53-55, 1060 Vienna
Language: German
Since opening in December 2023, the Softcover Bookshop has quickly established itself as a place for photo books and other printed products in the heart of Vienna's photography scene. Discourse events are regularly held there under the direction of founder Sebastian Gansrigler. On this evening, the artists Anna Breit and Eric Asamoah will present their new books in conversation with Felix Hoffmann, Artistic Director FOTO ARSENAL WIEN.
Anna Breit and Eric Asamoah, artists in dialogue with Felix Hoffmann, Artistic Director FOTO ARSENAL WIEN
19.11.2024, 6 p.m.
Wien Museum
Exclusive depot visit
Karlsplatz 8, 1040 Vienna
By appointment only, max. 15 people
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Registrations opens from 12.9.2024
Language: German
Since the opening of the new Wien Museum on Karlsplatz, hundreds of thousands of people have visited the new location, which also houses a unique and outstanding photography collection. Frauke Kreutler provides insights into the collection structure and background information on the extensive photographic collection with a unique focus on the city of Vienna.
Frauke Kreutler, photo curator of the Wien Museum in dialogue with Felix Hoffmann, Artistic Director FOTO ARSENAL WIEN
12.12.2024, 6 p.m.
Studio Semotan
Exclusive studio visit
By appointment only, max. 20 people
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Registration opens: 28.11.2024
Adress will be announced after registration
In the almost 60 years of her career, Elfie Semotan has photographed in many countries, left her mark on the fashion world and developed her specific artistic signature - resulting in a unique body of work. During an exclusive visit to her studio, the artist provides insights into her working processes and the place where she works.
Elfie Semotan, photographer in dialogue with Felix Hoffmann, Artistic Director FOTO ARSENAL WIEN
15.1.2025, 15 p.m.
Naturhistorisches Museum Wien
Exclusive visit to the collection
Burgring 7, 1010 Vienna/ Side entrance
By appointment only, max. 15 people
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Registrations opens from 6.1.2025
The photographic collection of the Museum for Natural History is repeatedly described as unique and is one of the largest of its kind in the world. This exclusive event provides special insights into this extraordinary collection in the field of photography.
Mario-Dominik Riedl, Curator of the photography collection Naturhistorisches Museum Wien in dialogue with Felix Hoffmann, Artistic Director FOTO ARSENAL WIEN
Programme subject to change at short notice.
In addition, the online format “60 Seconds — Based in Vienna” regularly presents artists from the local photography scene on Instagram.
