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The Heidi Horten Collection in Vienna: Modern Art Masterpieces & Exhibitions

Explore a prestigious private art portfolio from classical modernism to contemporary works in a stunning Viennese palace.

The Heidi Horten Collection in Vienna invites visitors to delve into a significant private art treasury. Housed in a beautifully renovated city-center palace, it showcases an impressive range of European art, from classical modernism to diverse contemporary creations. Explore both the acclaimed permanent display featuring highlights like 'Klimt Warhol' and engaging temporary special exhibitions.

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Exhibition summary

The Heidi Horten Collection presents spectacular works of art from classical modernism to the present day in a renovated city-center palace. It features a permanent exhibition showcasing private European collection highlights and regularly hosts temporary exhibitions.

Curatorial context

Located in a lavishly renovated city-center palace, the Heidi Horten Collection houses one of Europe's most impressive private portfolios, amassed by Austrian billionaire and patron of the arts Heidi Goëss-Horten (1941-2022). The collection offers a representative cross-section of art history from classical Modernism to the present day, with a focus on proponents of Modernism, Neo-Expressionism, and Pop Art. Prominent artists featured include Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Gerhard Richter, and Georg Baselitz, presenting a curated selection of international art history. The museum features three main floors and four smaller display rooms, totaling almost 1,500 m² of exhibition space. The permanent 'Klimt ⮂ Warhol' exhibition, installed in fall 2024, showcases 55 highlights selected by the public, featuring works by artists like Klimt, Warhol, Picasso, Chagall, Munch, Schiele, Klee, Baselitz, Richter, Rothko, and Lichtenstein. The exhibition design is inspired by the founder's home, creating an intimate atmosphere. The museum also hosts temporary special exhibitions, frequently featuring contemporary artists, and offers special activities for children and young people.

Admission and ticket notes

Standard ticket price is 16€. A 20% discount is available with the booking code '20%V!ENNACC' via their website. The museum also participates in the Vienna City Card with a 20% discount on tickets and offers a free audio guide (Smartify).

Heidi Horten Collection key exhibition facts

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Venue
Burgtheater
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Jun 1, 2022
Artist line / attribution
The collection includes works by numerous prominent artists such as Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Gerhard Richter, Georg Baselitz, Edvard Munch, Paul Klee, Mark Rothko, and Roy Lichtenstein.
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