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Tolia Curriculum: Architect Laurids Ortner Discusses mumok Building & Architecture

Architect Laurids Ortner delves into the mumok building's transformation and design, marking its twentieth anniversary.

The Tolia Curriculum project at mumok presents a unique artist talk with architect Laurids Ortner. He returns to discuss the iconic building's design, structural evolution, and visible processes, reflecting on its transformation two decades after completion. This insightful session offers an in-depth look at museum architecture and its enduring impact.

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Exhibition summary

This event features architect Laurids Ortner exploring the structures and processes of the mumok building on its twentieth anniversary. Held as part of the 'Tolia Curriculum' project, Ortner discusses the building's transformation and visible elements during this unique session.

Curatorial context

As part of the 'Tolia Curriculum' project, architect Laurids Ortner, who designed the mumok building, will discuss the building's structures and transformation. This event takes place two decades after the building's completion, offering a unique perspective on its transformation and visible processes. Laurids Ortner is an architect born in Linz, who co-founded the art and architecture collective Haus-Rucker-Co. He later established Ortner & Ortner and O&O Baukunst, and was instrumental in planning Vienna's MuseumsQuartier. The 'Tolia Curriculum' is a project by Georgian artist Tolia Astakhishvili, presenting a daily schedule of workshops, lectures, screenings, readings, and participatory formats for all ages. This event provides a platform for Astakhishvili to open her production and installation process to the public as she develops her work in situ for her upcoming exhibition, 'Figure of the Child'.

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The page lists ticket options including 'mumok Ticket – Regular', 'Reduced – Students', 'Reduced – Seniors', and 'Reduced - Children and young persons'. Specific pricing is not displayed as it is listed as €0.00, indicating it might be a free event or part of a pass. Visitors are directed to 'More Infos' for further details on ticketing and opening hours. The event is conducted in German.

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Venue
mumok
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From May 22, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Laurids Ortner (architect), Tolia Astakhishvili (project concept)
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