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Unveiling Centuries of Women Artists at the Albertina Museum

Celebrating the Albertina's anniversary, this exhibition spotlights the significant impact of female artists across centuries.

The "WOMEN ARTISTS OF THE ALBERTINA" exhibition is a landmark presentation celebrating the museum's 250th anniversary. It meticulously traces the crucial, often unacknowledged, role of female creators from the 15th century to the 1970s. Delve into a rich spectrum of drawings and prints, revealing how women consistently shaped artistic development. This presentation critically examines historical holdings, highlighting previously unseen outstanding works from the Albertina's vast collection.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, marking the ALBERTINA Museum's 250th anniversary, is the first dedicated showcase of women artists within its collection. It spans from the 15th century to the 1970s, revealing the significant, often overlooked, impact of women on art history.

Curatorial context

In celebration of its 250th anniversary, the ALBERTINA Museum presents a groundbreaking exhibition focusing exclusively on the women artists represented in its vast collection. Titled 'WOMEN ARTISTS OF THE ALBERTINA', this presentation aims to reframe art history by bringing to light the contributions of female artists from the 15th century through the 1970s. The exhibition demonstrates that women have consistently played a pivotal role in shaping art's development, even when their work remained invisible or was forgotten. The collection features works by draughtswomen and female printmakers, tracing back to acquisitions by Duke Albert and Archduchess Marie Christine. It encompasses a wide spectrum of art, from medieval woodcuts created in women's convents to early feminist artistic expressions, underscoring the continuous presence of women in art creation. Recent acquisitions, particularly in contemporary art, further reflect female artistic perspectives. This exhibition critically examines historical holdings collected under vastly different social, political, and power dynamics, drawing on ongoing research initiated by the ALBERTINA Museum's Director General, Ralph Gleis. The findings reveal an astonishing diversity and a significant body of outstanding works that have seldom, if ever, been exhibited.

Admission and ticket notes

Visitors can get their tickets online through the ALBERTINA website. Further ticketing details are available via the provided link, suggesting a standard admission policy for exhibitions of this nature. Information about specific booking requirements or pricing is not detailed on this page, directing users to the online ticketing portal for specifics. Registration for the ALBERTINA newsletter is also available to stay updated on museum news and events.

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Venue
Albertina
Current status
Upcoming
Exhibition schedule
From Oct 30, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features works by numerous historical women artists represented in the ALBERTINA Museum's collection, including those acquired by Duke Albert and Archduchess Marie Christine, as well as recent additions reflecting contemporary female artistic stances.
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