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Exhibitions at Exilarte Center, Vienna

Explore rotating displays focusing on music history and the stories of exiled artists.

The Exilarte Center in Vienna is a significant research and exhibition hub. This page offers insights into the types of exhibitions you can expect, exploring the lives and works of music professionals persecuted or exiled under National Socialism. These displays often rotate, providing new perspectives on a crucial period of musical history. Always check the official Exilarte Center website for the most current exhibition schedule and visitor information before your visit.

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A watercolor artwork for the exhibition 'The word expired when that world awoke (Karl Kraus, 1933)', featuring purple washes, fading text, and silhouettes of refugees with luggage and a boat, symbolizing displacement and eroded traditions.

The Word Expired When That World Awoke: Karl Kraus and 20th Century Historical Exhibition

Reflecting on pivotal 20th-century anniversaries and societal transformations.

This exhibition explores 20th-century historical shifts using Karl Kraus's 1933 quote. It commemorates significant anniversaries like 1918, 1933, and 1938, reflecting on individual fates amidst political and societal changes. Discover the profound impact of these critical junctures in history.

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Watercolor illustration of a theatrical stage set depicting political protest and exile, with figures holding signs reading 'PROTEST' and 'EXILE' under dramatic purple lighting.

Political Theater in Exile: The Enduring Legacy of Erwin and Maria Ley-Piscator

Discover their profound impact on 20th-century theater at Exilarte Center.

This exhibition expands on existing displays, portraying the influential lives and work of Erwin Piscator and Maria Ley-Piscator. Learn about their significant contributions to political and experimental theater, including their roles in establishing the Dramatic Workshop, which shaped American artists.

Political Theater Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a vintage Bösendorfer grand piano on display in a museum gallery, with informational plaques and visitors in the background.
From May 1, 2017

Discover The Emmy and Egon Wellesz Piano Exhibition at Exilarte Center Vienna

Tracing a historic Bösendorfer piano's journey through emigration and return.

This permanent exhibition at Exilarte Center explores the significant Bösendorfer grand piano of Emmy and Egon Wellesz. Follow its history from Vienna, through their emigration, and its poignant journey back to the city. It highlights a powerful story of cultural legacy.

Piano Exhibition
Vintage watercolor poster featuring Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura, highlighting their careers in opera, song, and cinema, with European and American landmarks symbolizing their journey between continents.

My Song For You Exhibition: Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura's Exile Story

Discover the operatic legends' flight and artistic journeys through exile.

This exhibition traces the remarkable paths of opera and operetta stars Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura. Discover how their voices captivated audiences across the Atlantic and learn about the profound impact of exile and National Socialism on their lives and their artistic circle.

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A watercolor illustration of a violin on a music stand with sheet music for Bach, Mozart, and For Elise, surrounded by vintage photos of musicians, evoking the legacy of Fritz Kreisler.
From Sep 17, 2022

Fritz Kreisler: A Violinist's Journey Through Exile at the Exilarte Center Exhibition

From child prodigy to a 'King of Violinists' facing the Nazi regime.

Explore the profound life story of Fritz Kreisler, a violin virtuoso exiled during the Nazi era. This exhibition showcases his musical accomplishments and personal struggles, alongside insights into other contemporary string artists affected by displacement.

Fritz Kreisler Exhibition
A purple watercolor illustration of three stylized figures representing composers Arnold Schoenberg, Alexander Zemlinsky, and Richard Hoffmann, with musical notes, Art Nouveau architecture, and barbed wire symbolizing exile and persecution during the Nazi era.
From Dec 1, 2023

Discover Triangle of the Viennese Tradition Exhibition at Exilarte Center

Explore the legacy of Schönberg, Zemlinsky, and Hoffmann in exile.

Journey through the connections between Arnold Schönberg, Alexander Zemlinsky, and Richard Hoffmann. This exhibition at Exilarte Center illuminates their profound impact on Viennese musical tradition and their experiences during the Nazi era.

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A watercolor illustration in purple and blue tones depicting silhouettes of musicians with sheet music and handwritten letters, symbolizing the lost musical legacy of exiled artists from Vienna during the Nazi era.
From May 19, 2021

I return to Vienna when I compose: Exilarte Center Exhibition in Vienna

A permanent exhibition exploring exiled Viennese musicians and their lost legacies.

This exhibition at the Exilarte Center delves into the lives of musicians forced into exile from Vienna (1933 –1938). Explore their challenges and enduring contributions, highlighting a vital chapter of music history and cultural heritage.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery with purple and blue hues, displaying archival materials, musical scores, and photographs related to composers persecuted during the National Socialist era.
Apr 16, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026

Exilarte Center: Anniversary Exhibition 2026 Documenting Persecuted Composers from the Nazi Era

Explore their disrupted lives and lasting legacies in music history.

This exhibition at the Exilarte Center provides an extensive overview of composers marginalized during the National Socialist era. Understand their works, historical context, and importance for contemporary remembrance culture. It highlights an essential chapter of global music history.

Anniversary Exhibition
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A watercolor artwork for the exhibition 'The word expired when that world awoke (Karl Kraus, 1933)', featuring purple washes, fading text, and silhouettes of refugees with luggage and a boat, symbolizing displacement and eroded traditions.

The Word Expired When That World Awoke: Karl Kraus and 20th Century Historical Exhibition

Reflecting on pivotal 20th-century anniversaries and societal transformations.

This exhibition explores 20th-century historical shifts using Karl Kraus's 1933 quote. It commemorates significant anniversaries like 1918, 1933, and 1938, reflecting on individual fates amidst political and societal changes. Discover the profound impact of these critical junctures in history.

View Exhibition
Watercolor illustration of a theatrical stage set depicting political protest and exile, with figures holding signs reading 'PROTEST' and 'EXILE' under dramatic purple lighting.

Political Theater in Exile: The Enduring Legacy of Erwin and Maria Ley-Piscator

Discover their profound impact on 20th-century theater at Exilarte Center.

This exhibition expands on existing displays, portraying the influential lives and work of Erwin Piscator and Maria Ley-Piscator. Learn about their significant contributions to political and experimental theater, including their roles in establishing the Dramatic Workshop, which shaped American artists.

Political Theater Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a vintage Bösendorfer grand piano on display in a museum gallery, with informational plaques and visitors in the background.
From May 1, 2017

Discover The Emmy and Egon Wellesz Piano Exhibition at Exilarte Center Vienna

Tracing a historic Bösendorfer piano's journey through emigration and return.

This permanent exhibition at Exilarte Center explores the significant Bösendorfer grand piano of Emmy and Egon Wellesz. Follow its history from Vienna, through their emigration, and its poignant journey back to the city. It highlights a powerful story of cultural legacy.

Piano Exhibition
Vintage watercolor poster featuring Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura, highlighting their careers in opera, song, and cinema, with European and American landmarks symbolizing their journey between continents.

My Song For You Exhibition: Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura's Exile Story

Discover the operatic legends' flight and artistic journeys through exile.

This exhibition traces the remarkable paths of opera and operetta stars Marta Eggerth and Jan Kiepura. Discover how their voices captivated audiences across the Atlantic and learn about the profound impact of exile and National Socialism on their lives and their artistic circle.

View Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration of a violin on a music stand with sheet music for Bach, Mozart, and For Elise, surrounded by vintage photos of musicians, evoking the legacy of Fritz Kreisler.
From Sep 17, 2022

Fritz Kreisler: A Violinist's Journey Through Exile at the Exilarte Center Exhibition

From child prodigy to a 'King of Violinists' facing the Nazi regime.

Explore the profound life story of Fritz Kreisler, a violin virtuoso exiled during the Nazi era. This exhibition showcases his musical accomplishments and personal struggles, alongside insights into other contemporary string artists affected by displacement.

Fritz Kreisler Exhibition
A purple watercolor illustration of three stylized figures representing composers Arnold Schoenberg, Alexander Zemlinsky, and Richard Hoffmann, with musical notes, Art Nouveau architecture, and barbed wire symbolizing exile and persecution during the Nazi era.
From Dec 1, 2023

Discover Triangle of the Viennese Tradition Exhibition at Exilarte Center

Explore the legacy of Schönberg, Zemlinsky, and Hoffmann in exile.

Journey through the connections between Arnold Schönberg, Alexander Zemlinsky, and Richard Hoffmann. This exhibition at Exilarte Center illuminates their profound impact on Viennese musical tradition and their experiences during the Nazi era.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration in purple and blue tones depicting silhouettes of musicians with sheet music and handwritten letters, symbolizing the lost musical legacy of exiled artists from Vienna during the Nazi era.
From May 19, 2021

I return to Vienna when I compose: Exilarte Center Exhibition in Vienna

A permanent exhibition exploring exiled Viennese musicians and their lost legacies.

This exhibition at the Exilarte Center delves into the lives of musicians forced into exile from Vienna (1933 –1938). Explore their challenges and enduring contributions, highlighting a vital chapter of music history and cultural heritage.

Exhibition Details
Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery with purple and blue hues, displaying archival materials, musical scores, and photographs related to composers persecuted during the National Socialist era.
Apr 16, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026

Exilarte Center: Anniversary Exhibition 2026 Documenting Persecuted Composers from the Nazi Era

Explore their disrupted lives and lasting legacies in music history.

This exhibition at the Exilarte Center provides an extensive overview of composers marginalized during the National Socialist era. Understand their works, historical context, and importance for contemporary remembrance culture. It highlights an essential chapter of global music history.

Anniversary Exhibition
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Watercolor illustration depicting Erich Zeisl's journey from Vienna to Los Angeles, with musical notes forming a path labeled 'Exile' and 'Displacement', connecting the two cities with a figure carrying a violin and suitcase.
May 14, 2025 – Dec 20, 2025

Erich Zeisl: Vienna's Lost Son Exhibition at the Exilarte Center

Explore the influential Viennese composer's life and musical legacy.

This exhibition at Exilarte Center charts Erich Zeisl's profound journey from Vienna, through exile, and the transformation of his musical art. Discover how historical events shaped his unique compositions. Admission to this compelling display is free.

Erich Zeisl Exhibition
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