The ALBERTINA Museum invites you to explore "COLLECTING FOR THE FUTURE," an exhibition commemorating 250 years of its esteemed collection. This presentation uniquely highlights the significant, often overlooked, contributions of women, notably Marie Christine, to the collection's formation. Visitors can gain insight into the early development of one of the world's most important graphic art collections, including prized examples from its past.
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This exhibition celebrates 250 years of the ALBERTINA Museum's collection, focusing on the often-overlooked female contributions, particularly those of Marie Christine. It explores the historical motives behind the collection's formation and highlights significant artworks.
COLLECTING FOR THE FUTURE, running from 19 June to 11 October 2026, commemorates 250 years of the ALBERTINA Museum, one of the world's most important collections of graphic art. While Albert of Saxe-Teschen founded the collection in 1776, this exhibition uniquely focuses on the crucial role and systematic contributions of female collectors, most notably Marie Christine, the favorite daughter of Empress Maria Theresia, and her husband Albert. The exhibition delves into the early motives and purposes behind the collection's development, investigating which artists were prioritized and when major acquisitions of works by figures like Albrecht Dürer and Egon Schiele occurred. Visitors can expect to see priceless examples, such as Dürer's famous Hare, as the presentation looks back at the collection's rich past while also considering its future trajectory.
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