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Exhibitions at the Heidi Horten Collection, Vienna

Discover the range of modern and contemporary art on display in this Vienna city palace.

The Heidi Horten Collection in Vienna presents a dynamic program of modern and contemporary art exhibitions. This page helps you understand the types of shows typically presented within its elegant city palace setting, offering insights into what you might encounter during your visit.

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Explore featured exhibitions at Heidi Horten Collection, including priority recommendations and high-interest shows to add to your visit plan in Vienna.
Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery with visitors viewing artworks by Klimt and Warhol, featuring interactive displays and a vibrant purple aesthetic.
From Sep 6, 2024

KLIMT ⇄ WARHOL: Explore Modern & Contemporary Art Masterpieces

Featuring 20th and 21st century art, shaped by visitor participation.

Immerse yourself in the "KLIMT ⇄ WARHOL" exhibition, showcasing a compelling selection of modern and contemporary art. This unique display highlights works from Viennese art to Pop Art, with pieces chosen by public participation through #ARTfluence.

KLIMT ⇄ WARHOL Exhibition
A watercolor artwork by Elisabeth von Samsonow featuring abstract figures with antlers, earth motifs, and symbolic patterns in purple and pastel hues, reflecting themes of nature and cultural history.
From Sep 19, 2026

ELISABETH VON SAMSONOW. Big Girl Exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection

Explore interdisciplinary art, from ancient sculptures to evocative films.

Experience a significant solo exhibition by artist-theorist Elisabeth von Samsonow. Discover a unique parcours of paintings, films, and site-specific installations, exploring themes of earth and collective memory at the Heidi Horten Collection.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor abstract of a modern museum interior, featuring geometric forms and a spiral staircase in purple and blue hues, capturing light and shadow through artistic interpretation.
From Oct 22, 2025

ORT – Ouriel Morgensztern: Engaging Architectural Photography Exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection

Experience a subjective view of the museum's architecture and art.

Viennese photographer Ouriel Morgensztern presents a compelling intervention within the Heidi Horten Collection. His photographs highlight the museum's architecture through radical framing and the interplay of light and shadow, offering a fresh perspective on the space and its contents.

ORT Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a contemporary sculpture shaped like a Christmas tree, featuring purple geometric folds and swirling lines, with a central mirrored glass element, by Tillman Kaiser.

Tillman Kaiser's 'Christmas Tree 2023' Sculpture Exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection

An exploration of festive shapes through contemporary sculpture and found objects.

Immerse yourself in Tillman Kaiser's innovative 'Christmas Tree 2023' sculpture, presented by the Heidi Horten Collection. This unique artwork fuses rhythmic folds with integrated everyday items, offering a fresh perspective on festive traditions through contemporary art.

Christmas Tree 2023
A watercolor artwork featuring stylized portraits and abstract forms representing Picasso, Chagall, and Klein, set against a purple-toned coastal landscape, evoking the artistic dialogue of the French Riviera.
From May 6, 2023

Rendez-vous: Picasso, Chagall, Klein Exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection

Exploring French influence on 20th-century art masters.

Discover the artistic journeys of Picasso, Chagall, and Klein, shaped by their experiences in Paris and the South of France. This exhibition from the Heidi Horten Collection delves into significant 20th-century art movements.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration of Manfred Erjautz's 'Under the Weight of Light' installation, featuring fluorescent tubes and cables suspended in a purple-hued space, evoking a contemplative holiday atmosphere.
From Dec 12, 2022

Discover Manfred Erjautz's "Christmas Tree 2022" Exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection

A temporary light art sculpture reimagining holiday traditions.

Explore Manfred Erjautz's "Under the Weight of Light" installation. This temporary sculpture at the Heidi Horten Collection uses modern materials like fluorescent tubes to offer a fresh perspective on the traditional Christmas tree, emphasizing its radiant symbolism.

Christmas Tree Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a blue Christmas ornament shaped like lips, featuring red accents, displayed on a green pedestal in a gallery setting with purple and green hues.
From Nov 26, 2024

Maruša Sagadin's 'Blue Lips (Kiss-mas)' Seasonal Installation at Heidi Horten

Explore contemporary art and human connection through a festive lens.

This captivating contemporary sculpture by Maruša Sagadin transforms a holiday theme. Discover how 'Blue Lips (Kiss-mas)' explores beauty, adornment, and intimacy at the Heidi Horten Collection.

Blue Lips Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of an art gallery featuring Gustav Klimt's 'Church in Unterach on Lake Attersee' as the centerpiece, surrounded by contemporary square-format artworks and two silhouetted viewers.
From Nov 24, 2023

Focus Gustav Klimt Exhibition: Masterpiece Painting and Square Format Exploration

See Klimt's 'Church in Unterach' with related historic and contemporary art.

Uncover 'Focus Gustav Klimt' at the Heidi Horten Collection, highlighting his 'Church in Unterach on Lake Attersee'. This exhibition explores the significant artwork alongside graphic and contemporary pieces, all unified by the square format theme. It delves into the aesthetic connections and historical echoes of Klimt's art.

Focus Gustav Klimt
Current and ongoing exhibitions
What you can see right now at Heidi Horten Collection
Browse ongoing exhibitions currently available at Heidi Horten Collection, including active installations and permanent displays open to visitors in Vienna.
Watercolor illustration of a museum gallery with visitors viewing artworks by Klimt and Warhol, featuring interactive displays and a vibrant purple aesthetic.
From Sep 6, 2024

KLIMT ⇄ WARHOL: Explore Modern & Contemporary Art Masterpieces

Featuring 20th and 21st century art, shaped by visitor participation.

Immerse yourself in the "KLIMT ⇄ WARHOL" exhibition, showcasing a compelling selection of modern and contemporary art. This unique display highlights works from Viennese art to Pop Art, with pieces chosen by public participation through #ARTfluence.

KLIMT ⇄ WARHOL Exhibition
A watercolor artwork by Elisabeth von Samsonow featuring abstract figures with antlers, earth motifs, and symbolic patterns in purple and pastel hues, reflecting themes of nature and cultural history.
From Sep 19, 2026

ELISABETH VON SAMSONOW. Big Girl Exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection

Explore interdisciplinary art, from ancient sculptures to evocative films.

Experience a significant solo exhibition by artist-theorist Elisabeth von Samsonow. Discover a unique parcours of paintings, films, and site-specific installations, exploring themes of earth and collective memory at the Heidi Horten Collection.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor abstract of a modern museum interior, featuring geometric forms and a spiral staircase in purple and blue hues, capturing light and shadow through artistic interpretation.
From Oct 22, 2025

ORT – Ouriel Morgensztern: Engaging Architectural Photography Exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection

Experience a subjective view of the museum's architecture and art.

Viennese photographer Ouriel Morgensztern presents a compelling intervention within the Heidi Horten Collection. His photographs highlight the museum's architecture through radical framing and the interplay of light and shadow, offering a fresh perspective on the space and its contents.

ORT Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a contemporary sculpture shaped like a Christmas tree, featuring purple geometric folds and swirling lines, with a central mirrored glass element, by Tillman Kaiser.

Tillman Kaiser's 'Christmas Tree 2023' Sculpture Exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection

An exploration of festive shapes through contemporary sculpture and found objects.

Immerse yourself in Tillman Kaiser's innovative 'Christmas Tree 2023' sculpture, presented by the Heidi Horten Collection. This unique artwork fuses rhythmic folds with integrated everyday items, offering a fresh perspective on festive traditions through contemporary art.

Christmas Tree 2023
A watercolor artwork featuring stylized portraits and abstract forms representing Picasso, Chagall, and Klein, set against a purple-toned coastal landscape, evoking the artistic dialogue of the French Riviera.
From May 6, 2023

Rendez-vous: Picasso, Chagall, Klein Exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection

Exploring French influence on 20th-century art masters.

Discover the artistic journeys of Picasso, Chagall, and Klein, shaped by their experiences in Paris and the South of France. This exhibition from the Heidi Horten Collection delves into significant 20th-century art movements.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration of Manfred Erjautz's 'Under the Weight of Light' installation, featuring fluorescent tubes and cables suspended in a purple-hued space, evoking a contemplative holiday atmosphere.
From Dec 12, 2022

Discover Manfred Erjautz's "Christmas Tree 2022" Exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection

A temporary light art sculpture reimagining holiday traditions.

Explore Manfred Erjautz's "Under the Weight of Light" installation. This temporary sculpture at the Heidi Horten Collection uses modern materials like fluorescent tubes to offer a fresh perspective on the traditional Christmas tree, emphasizing its radiant symbolism.

Christmas Tree Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of a blue Christmas ornament shaped like lips, featuring red accents, displayed on a green pedestal in a gallery setting with purple and green hues.
From Nov 26, 2024

Maruša Sagadin's 'Blue Lips (Kiss-mas)' Seasonal Installation at Heidi Horten

Explore contemporary art and human connection through a festive lens.

This captivating contemporary sculpture by Maruša Sagadin transforms a holiday theme. Discover how 'Blue Lips (Kiss-mas)' explores beauty, adornment, and intimacy at the Heidi Horten Collection.

Blue Lips Exhibition
A watercolor illustration of an art gallery featuring Gustav Klimt's 'Church in Unterach on Lake Attersee' as the centerpiece, surrounded by contemporary square-format artworks and two silhouetted viewers.
From Nov 24, 2023

Focus Gustav Klimt Exhibition: Masterpiece Painting and Square Format Exploration

See Klimt's 'Church in Unterach' with related historic and contemporary art.

Uncover 'Focus Gustav Klimt' at the Heidi Horten Collection, highlighting his 'Church in Unterach on Lake Attersee'. This exhibition explores the significant artwork alongside graphic and contemporary pieces, all unified by the square format theme. It delves into the aesthetic connections and historical echoes of Klimt's art.

Focus Gustav Klimt
Past exhibitions archive
Recently completed shows at Heidi Horten Collection
Review past exhibitions from Heidi Horten Collection to understand previous themes, curatorial direction, and the museum’s recent program history in Vienna.
A watercolor portrait of a dog in purple hues, part of Alois Mosbacher's 'Hundert' series, displayed as a temporary intervention at the Heidi Horten Collection.
Apr 15, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

Alois Mosbacher: One Hundred Dog Portraits Exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection

Featuring the 'Hundert' series and a unique 'Dog Salon' event.

Discover Alois Mosbacher's 'One Hundred,' a fascinating selection of dog portraits at the Heidi Horten Collection. Explore his unique artistic perspective on canines, presented in conjunction with the 'Animalia' exhibition.

Alois Mosbacher: One Hundred
A watercolor artwork with a purple background featuring a chaotic black scribble above the word 'LINE' in shadow, representing the exhibition 'The Line' at Horten Collection.
Sep 19, 2025 – Mar 8, 2026

"The Line" Exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection Exploring Art's Fundamental Element

Discover drawing, sculpture, and installation art from subjective gesture to precision.

Delve into "The Line" exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection, examining how this essential element shapes visual art. From classical drawings to striking contemporary pieces, see how artists use lines to define form and explore realities. This display spans various artistic expressions, including a captivating Chiharu Shiota intervention.

"The Line" Exhibition
A watercolor-style illustration of an art gallery hallway with visitors viewing framed artworks depicting Vienna's landmarks, blending historical and modern architectural perspectives.
Apr 30, 2025 – Oct 15, 2025

Discover Vienna's Artistic Evolution: 'Wien, Wien, nur du allein' Exhibition

Three artists interpret Vienna's cityscapes across two centuries.

Explore the exhibition comparing Vienna's past and present through miniatures, watercolors, and contemporary photography. Experience how Balthasar Wigand, Rudolf von Alt, and Stefan Oláh visually charted the city's changes and enduring beauty.

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A watercolor illustration of an exhibition space featuring Egon Schiele's self-portrait and imagery from the film Nosferatu, highlighting the Expressionism theme.
Apr 11, 2025 – Aug 31, 2025

Experiment Expressionism: Schiele Meets Nosferatu at Heidi Horten Collection

A cross-genre exploration of Expressionist art and silent film aesthetics.

Explore how German and Austrian Expressionism intertwines with the haunting visual language of early silent cinema. This exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection features Egon Schiele and other masters, drawing connections to films like 'Nosferatu'.

Exhibition Details
A watercolor illustration of a DJ at turntables with colorful light installations and sound waves, representing the 'Light Sound Senses' art exhibition exploring sensory perception.
Sep 20, 2024 – Mar 23, 2025

Heidi Horten Collection: Explore the 'Light Sound Senses' Exhibition

Discover multi-sensory art exploring light and sound perception.

Dive into 'Light Sound Senses,' an exhibition stimulating diverse sensory experiences. Engage with artworks that highlight light's physical qualities and cultural meanings. This presentation features immersive installations and contemporary art.

Light Sound Senses
A watercolor illustration of an art gallery exhibition featuring Franz West's sculptural installation with amorphous forms and collage elements, displayed alongside framed artworks on the walls.
Sep 6, 2024 – Apr 21, 2025

Discover the FOCUS FRANZ WEST Exhibition at Heidi Horten Collection

Explore innovative Austrian contemporary art through Franz West's works.

Explore Franz West's multifaceted work at the Heidi Horten Collection, challenging traditional art genres. This exhibition highlights his sculpture, collage, and participatory art, featuring 1990 Biennale works and 'Passstücke'.

FOCUS FRANZ WEST
Watercolor illustration of an art gallery with visitors viewing abstract expressionist paintings, connected by heart-shaped lines symbolizing the 'WE❤' theme of the Heidi Horten Collection exhibition.
Nov 24, 2023 – Aug 25, 2024

WE❤ Masterpieces: An Interactive Exhibition from the Heidi Horten Collection

Featuring Expressionism and modern art, shaped by visitor choice.

Discover high-caliber artworks from the Heidi Horten Collection, spanning Expressionism and art from the 1960s and 1970s. Engage with the #ARTfluence initiative to help choose pieces for the permanent display.

WE❤ Masterpieces
Watercolor illustration of a museum opening with visitors viewing contemporary art, including a large monkey sculpture and light installations, under a banner reading "MUSEUM OPENING".
Jun 3, 2022 – Oct 2, 2022

Discover the "OPEN" Exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection Museum

Explore the new museum's architecture and diverse art collection highlights.

This special exhibition celebrates the opening of the Heidi Horten Collection's new museum building. It provides an illustrative overview of the collection's focus on light art, writing in art, and deeper human themes.

OPEN Exhibition
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