"OTTO MEETS ALBERTINA" marks the Albertina Museum's 250th anniversary by unveiling the crucial role women have played in art's evolution. This exhibition showcases diverse works by female draughtswomen and printmakers, alongside medieval and early feminist pieces. It reveals outstanding art from the collection, challenging traditional art historical narratives.
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This exhibition at the Albertina Museum, part of its 250th anniversary, highlights the often-invisible contributions of women artists to art history from the 15th century to the 1970s. It features works from medieval convents to early feminist output, showcasing female artistic stances across the museum's collection, including contemporary additions.
In celebration of its 250th anniversary, the Albertina Museum presents 'OTTO MEETS ALBERTINA', the first exhibition dedicated to the women artists within its collection. The exhibition aims to rewrite art history by revealing the decisive impact women have had on its development, despite their contributions often remaining invisible or forgotten. Spanning from the 15th century to the 1970s, the display includes numerous works by female draughtswomen and printmakers acquired by Duke Albert and Archduchess Marie Christine, alongside pieces from medieval woodcuts produced at women’s convents and early feminist works. This exhibition draws upon an ongoing research project initiated by the ALBERTINA Museum’s new Director General Ralph Gleis, concerning women artists across all collection areas. The findings reveal an astounding diversity and a considerable number of outstanding works that have been shown rarely or not at all, underscoring the historical presence and importance of female artists.
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