Vienna's Artist Residency Programs: From Museumsquartier to Government Studios
Vienna offers a rich selection of artist residencies, highlighted by the AIR program at Museumsquartier, which was established in 2002 with four studios and has expanded to nine apartments, accommodating over 700 artists from 67 nations. Among the current residents are German artists Florian Menhert and Anika Hirt. Khaled Ramadan showcases his video installation 'RobOman – Empire of Silent Culture' in the group exhibition 'What is left?' at frei_raum Q21. The Austrian Federal Government backs 40 artist studios, including the historic Prater studios, where artists like Hans Kuppelwieser and Zenita Komad work. Brazilian artist Roberta Lima is located in Neubau, while Belgian artist Joris van de Moortel is featured at 'Krinzinger Projekte.' Alexandra Grausam's 'Weisse Haus' engages with multiple artists.
Key facts
- AIR program at Museumsquartier Vienna started in 2002 with 4 studios, now has 9 apartments.
- Over 700 artists from 67 countries have participated in AIR.
- Florian Menhert's installation 'freedom 2.0' explores digital-analog interactions.
- Khaled Ramadan is director of Bait Muzna Center of Art Film in Oman.
- Ramadan's video installation 'RobOman – Empire of Silent Culture' is in group show 'What is left?' at frei_raum Q21.
- Austrian Federal Government supports 40 artist studios assigned by expert jury.
- Prater studios host artists from Hans Kuppelwieser (b. 1948) to Zenita Komad (b. 1980).
- Roberta Lima's project 'Future Past Light Cones – Siargao' was realized in the Philippines.
- Krinzinger Projekte is an extension of Galerie Krinzinger with residency and group exhibitions.
- Joris van de Moortel is current resident at Krinzinger Projekte.
- Alexandra Grausam's Weisse Haus (White House) started in 2007 and has moved multiple times.
- Gillian Brett is a recent graduate of Villa Arson in Nice.
- Isaac Chong Wai's performance 'One Sound of the Futures' involved participants from Hong Kong, South Korea, and Wuhan, China.
Entities
Artists
- Florian Menhert
- Anika Hirt
- Khaled Ramadan
- Hans Kuppelwieser
- Zenita Komad
- Roberta Lima
- Joris van de Moortel
- Alexandra Grausam
- Gillian Brett
- Isaac Chong Wai
Institutions
- Museumsquartier
- Leopold Museum
- MUMOK
- AIR
- Bait Muzna Center of Art Film
- Chamber of Public Secrets
- frei_raum Q21
- Austrian Federal Government
- Prater
- Westbahnstrasse
- Neubau
- Krinzinger Projekte
- Galerie Krinzinger
- Weisse Haus
- Villa Arson
- Artribune
Locations
- Vienna
- Austria
- Museumsquartier
- Oman
- Prater
- Westbahnstrasse
- Neubau
- Brazil
- Philippines
- Belgium
- Nice
- France
- Berlin
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- South Korea
- Wuhan
- China