The mumok in Vienna is dedicated to modern and contemporary art, featuring a rotating program of exhibitions. This page provides an overview of what to expect, from classical modernism to new media. We recommend checking the official mumok website for the latest details on current shows and schedules before your visit.
A critical look at mumok's collection and institutional transformation.
This exhibition investigates mumok's collection policy, highlighting the transformative period under Dieter Ronte's directorship. Discover art as a platform for collective inquiry, learning, and research through an open, interactive format.
Never Final Exhibition
Experience a unique public ritual of interpretation through live projection.
Florian Meisenberg transforms the coffee-reading ritual into a collective, live-filmed performance. Witness private exchanges become public interpretations, exploring patterns and shared meaning. This participatory art event is presented as part of the 'Tolia Curriculum'.
Future Readings Workshop
A curated program of early experimental films at mumok.
Experience Florian Meisenberg's "Das Erste Mal" at mumok, a unique screening highlighting initial video creations. See how intuition guides contemporary artists' first cinematic explorations within this innovative program.
Exhibition Details
Part of the 'Tolia Curriculum' project, exploring art and late capitalism.
Experience Jonas Kuck's reading from texts on countering sleep deprivation, inspired by Jonathan Crary's work. This mumok performance blends science-fiction speculation with bedtime ritual, offering a unique artistic exploration.
Jonas Kuck Exhibition
Explore witty satire and Austrian life insights in this art project.
Join Liesl Ujvary as she presents satirical texts from her debut book, 'Sicher & Gut.' This literary event is a core component of artist Tolia Astakhishvili's 'Tolia Curriculum,' an evolving public program.
Liesl Ujvary Reading
Explore relational seeing and subject-object distinctions through film theory.
Join Simon Lässig for 'Microdrama,' a session within Tolia Astakhishvili's 'Tolia Curriculum' at mumok. This presentation explores the relationship between early experiences, film, and the emergence of self-other distinctions. It delves into the wavering simultaneity of the abstract and real.
Tolia Curriculum Presentation
Explore the intricate relationship between language, culture, and storytelling.
Join linguist Livia Polanyi as she discusses the complex activity of storytelling and the artistic uses of language. Understand how "verbal art" can create powerful experiences by creatively violating narrative constraints.
Polanyi Lecture
A participatory art experience from the Tolia Curriculum project.
Engage with Natalia Medebach in a unique interactive workshop. Participants will use Shiatsu and Reiki to uncover childhood memories and contribute to a collective artistic creation. Discover a space for therapeutic expression and shared imagination.
Exhibition WorkshopA critical look at mumok's collection and institutional transformation.
This exhibition investigates mumok's collection policy, highlighting the transformative period under Dieter Ronte's directorship. Discover art as a platform for collective inquiry, learning, and research through an open, interactive format.
Never Final ExhibitionExperience a unique public ritual of interpretation through live projection.
Florian Meisenberg transforms the coffee-reading ritual into a collective, live-filmed performance. Witness private exchanges become public interpretations, exploring patterns and shared meaning. This participatory art event is presented as part of the 'Tolia Curriculum'.
Future Readings WorkshopA curated program of early experimental films at mumok.
Experience Florian Meisenberg's "Das Erste Mal" at mumok, a unique screening highlighting initial video creations. See how intuition guides contemporary artists' first cinematic explorations within this innovative program.
Exhibition DetailsPart of the 'Tolia Curriculum' project, exploring art and late capitalism.
Experience Jonas Kuck's reading from texts on countering sleep deprivation, inspired by Jonathan Crary's work. This mumok performance blends science-fiction speculation with bedtime ritual, offering a unique artistic exploration.
Jonas Kuck ExhibitionExplore witty satire and Austrian life insights in this art project.
Join Liesl Ujvary as she presents satirical texts from her debut book, 'Sicher & Gut.' This literary event is a core component of artist Tolia Astakhishvili's 'Tolia Curriculum,' an evolving public program.
Liesl Ujvary ReadingExplore relational seeing and subject-object distinctions through film theory.
Join Simon Lässig for 'Microdrama,' a session within Tolia Astakhishvili's 'Tolia Curriculum' at mumok. This presentation explores the relationship between early experiences, film, and the emergence of self-other distinctions. It delves into the wavering simultaneity of the abstract and real.
Tolia Curriculum PresentationExplore the intricate relationship between language, culture, and storytelling.
Join linguist Livia Polanyi as she discusses the complex activity of storytelling and the artistic uses of language. Understand how "verbal art" can create powerful experiences by creatively violating narrative constraints.
Polanyi LectureA participatory art experience from the Tolia Curriculum project.
Engage with Natalia Medebach in a unique interactive workshop. Participants will use Shiatsu and Reiki to uncover childhood memories and contribute to a collective artistic creation. Discover a space for therapeutic expression and shared imagination.
Exhibition Workshop
Experience the museum as a dynamic site for ongoing artistic work.
Tolia Curriculum is a project by artist Tolia Astakhishvili that transforms the museum into a site of ongoing artistic work. It features a daily schedule of workshops, lectures, screenings, and participatory formats. Visitors are invited to engage with the exhibition's development process and contribute to its evolution.
Tolia Curriculum
A curated selection by Clara Chavan and Selma Meuli.
This unique cinema program examines the consequences and absurdities of capitalism using compelling moving-image works. Curated by Clara Chavan and Selma Meuli, it's presented in collaboration with artist Jan van Oordt's residency program.
Fields Exhibition
Artistic installations examining historical trade routes and cultural exchange.
This compelling exhibition by Claudia Pagès Rabal investigates the Silk Road's legacy, showcasing multi-layered artistic installations. Discover how trade routes influenced cultural diversity and territorial control across historical and contemporary contexts. Engage with video, sculpture, and drawing that explore complex global themes.
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Exploring monochrome photography and the female body in Vienna.
Explore Kazuna Taguchi's first museum show featuring her distinctive monochrome photographs. The exhibition examines body imagery and surrealist influences through her unique analog and hands-on artistic approach.
Kazuna Taguchi Exhibition
Exploring modernism and temporality through contemporary artistic dialogues.
This mumok exhibition re-examines classical modernism from its collection, engaging with nonlinear temporal perspectives. Discover how contemporary artists interact with historical works through five captivating, large-scale installations. A unique exploration of art history and networked thinking.
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Co-organized by mumok and Museum Abteiberg, examining social meanings.
View the "Park McArthur. Contact M" exhibition featuring art from the 2010s-2020s. These works consider disability, delay, and dependency, while exploring vital themes of art and culture access for all.
Park McArthur Exhibition
Explore live choreography and historical video works from the museum collection.
Discover 'nowhere / now here', a festival presenting contemporary choreographers and historical video art from the 1960s and 70s. This mumok exhibition explores themes of presence, ephemerality, and how live performances become image-based art.
nowhere / now here
Witness art blending Western Modernism with East Asian traditions.
Jongsuk Yoon’s 'Kumgangsan' exhibition showcases a mural design inspired by the geopolitically significant Kumgangsan mountain range. This unique artwork offers a contemporary interpretation of landscape painting, reflecting on themes of division and cultural identity.
Jongsuk Yoon ExhibitionImmerse yourself in Vienna's rich tapestry of art and historical displays.
Uncover a wide array of fascinating exhibitions featured at Vienna's prominent cultural institutions. Explore temporary displays of art, history, and science, enhancing your understanding of diverse topics throughout the city. Each visit offers a chance to experience new perspectives.
