Exhibition highlights in April

The museums in Vienna are home to spectacular art exhibitions that are just waiting to be discovered. Let yourself be wowed by these new exhibitions.

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“Roy Lichtenstein. A Centennial Exhibition”: the major exhibition at the Albertina to mark the 100th birthday of the Pop Art master. (Albertina, Roy Lichtenstein, Thinking of Him, 1963) – © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein/Bildrecht, Vienna 2023, Foto: Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

Gustav Klimt, Bildnis Fräulein Lieser, 1917 — From April 13 to 21: Gustav Klimt’s painting “Portrait of Fräulein Lieser”, which was thought to be lost, will be exhibited to the public at the Kinsky Auction House before being auctioned. (Gustav Klimt, Portrait of Fräulein Lieser, 1917) – © Auktionshaus im Kinsky GmbH, Wien

Painting by Hans Burgkmair d.Ä., Bildnis des Hans Schellenberger, between 1505 and 1507 — The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is dedicating its spring exhibition, “Holbein. Burgkmair. Dürer. Renaissance in the North” to three outstanding pioneers of the Renaissance north of the Alps. From March 19. (Hans Burgkmair the Elder, Portrait of Hans Schellenberger, between 1505 and 1507) – © Rheinisches Bildarchiv Köln

Painting by Amoako Boafo, Ivy Off Shoulder Dress, 2023 — “The Beauty of Diversity” at the Albertina modern showcases the variety of the museum’s collection, with works by women, LGBT artists, people of color, Aboriginal perspectives and much more. (Amoako Boafo, Ivy Off Shoulder Dress, 2023) – © Albertina, Wien – Familiensammlung Haselsteiner © Bildrecht, Wien 2024

Wiener Aktionismus Museum, Ausstellungsansicht — A brand new museum: the Vienna Actionism Museum in the city center houses a permanent exhibition of the most important and at the same time most controversial Austrian art movement of the post-war period. – © Philipp Schulz Boxquadrat

After an eight-month refurbishment, the Kunst Haus Wien now boasts a new permanent Hundertwasser exhibition, a new café, a new store and much more. – © ip-photography

The green façade of the museum designed by architect Hundertwasser — 100 days of climate action: between April 5 and July 14, 60 participating institutions are offering a wide-ranging program as part of the Vienna Climate Biennale. The Kunst Haus Wien is the headquarters of the festival. – © Kunst Haus Wien/Paul Bauer

New at the Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W): “About Tourism” looks at key aspects of tourism and at the same time highlights the potential for transformation. (Chalet village in Lachtal, Styria) – © Günther Bogensberger

Artwork from Sonia Gomes, Casa alugada (Entre Pérola e Vergalhão series) — The exhibition, Hard/Soft. Textile and Ceramic in Contemporary Art brings together two seemingly contrasting materials at the MAK. (Sonia Gomes, Casa alugada, Entre Pérola e Vergalhão series, 2022) – © Gui Gomes

Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach: St. Charles Church, copper engraving — The first special exhibition entitled “Fischer von Erlach. Drafting a Historical Architecture” at the reopened Wien Museum is dedicated to the great Viennese Baroque master builder. (Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, Karlskirche, copperplate engraving) – © Wien Museum. Foto: Atelier Stiegler/Massard

Painting by Alexandra Exter, Three Female Figures, 1909-10 — “In the Eye of the Storm” at the Lower Belvedere is the first comprehensive exhibition of Ukrainian art from the first half of the 20th century to be displayed outside Ukraine. (Alexandra Exter, Drei weibliche Figuren, 1909/10) – © Nationales Kunstmuseum der Ukraine, Kyjiw

Artwork by Georg Ehrlich, The Blind and the Lame — “Who Cares? Jewish Responses to Suffering”: The new exhibition at the Jewish Museum Vienna illustrates forms of care work in times of hardship. (Georg Ehrlich, The Blind and the Lame) – © Kunsthandel WIdder, Wien

Francis Bacon, Study for Portrait of Henrietta Moraes (1964) — WE ❤: The Heidi Horten Collection presents numerous highlights from the collection. Additionally, Klimt’s painting Kirche in Unterach am Attersee (Church in Unterach on Lake Attersee) will be exhibited as a cabinet presentation. (Francis Bacon, Study for Portrait of Henrietta Moraes, 1964) – © Heidi Horten Collection, Bildrecht, Wien 2022

“Here We Are! Women in Design 1900 - today.” at the Vienna Furniture Museum sheds light on the major contributions women have made to the evolution of modern design. (Nanda Vigo, 1985) – © Gabriele Basilico_courtesy_by Archivio Nanda Vigo

Painting by Arnold Schönberg, Vienna, 1907 — “Arnold Schönberg & Karl Kraus”: the special exhibition at the Arnold Schönberg will mark the 150th birthdays of these two exceptional characters. (Arnold Schönberg, Vienna, Liechtensteinstraße 68/70, 1907) – © Arnold Schönberg Center, Wien

The Weltmuseum Wien is hosting a new special exhibition entitled “On the Backs of Camels” to mark the UN Year of Camelids. (Super Taus and a Camel Yasha) – © Photography: Imam Guseinov / Special thanks to Dzhamilya Dagirova, Naida Omarova / Commissioned by RD Magazine

Stuffed polar bear from Schönbrunn Zoo, Museum of Natural History Vienna — The special exhibition Arktis at the Naturhistorischen Museum Vienna (Natural History Museum) is dedicated to the unique Arctic ecosystem, which is particularly suffering from climate change. (Stuffed polar bear from the Schönbrunn Zoo, Naturhistorischen Museum) – © NHM Wien, A. Schumacher

Self-driving car, Museum of Technology Vienna — How is artificial intelligence changing our world? The special exhibition called “Smart World” at the Vienna Museum of Science and Technology presents the opportunities and risks associated with AI. (Self-driving car, exhibition view) – © Technisches Museum Wien

Sissi – Fateful Years of an Empress — “Showbiz Made in Vienna. The Marischkas”: the major annual exhibition for 2023/24 at the Theater Museum in Vienna is dedicated to one of Vienna’s most notable dynasties of artists. (Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin, directed by Ernst Marischka, December 19, 1957) - © dpa Picture Alliance / picturedesk.com © Beta Film GmbH – © dpa Picture Alliance / picturedesk.com © Beta Film GmbH

Painting by Johann Peter Krafft, David mit dem Haupt Goliaths, 1852 — The “History Tales” exhibition uses more than 300 artworks to tell the story of fact and fiction in historical images. Now at the Picture Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. (Johann Peter Krafft, David with the Head of Goliath, 1852) – © Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien

“Roy Lichtenstein. A Centennial Exhibition”: the major exhibition at the Albertina to mark the 100th birthday of the Pop Art master. (Albertina, Roy Lichtenstein, Thinking of Him, 1963) – © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein/Bildrecht, Vienna 2023, Foto: Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven

From April 13 to 21: Gustav Klimt’s painting “Portrait of Fräulein Lieser”, which was thought to be lost, will be exhibited to the public at the Kinsky Auction House before being auctioned. (Gustav Klimt, Portrait of Fräulein Lieser, 1917) – © Auktionshaus im Kinsky GmbH, Wien

The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is dedicating its spring exhibition, “Holbein. Burgkmair. Dürer. Renaissance in the North” to three outstanding pioneers of the Renaissance north of the Alps. From March 19. (Hans Burgkmair the Elder, Portrait of Hans Schellenberger, between 1505 and 1507) – © Rheinisches Bildarchiv Köln

“The Beauty of Diversity” at the Albertina modern showcases the variety of the museum’s collection, with works by women, LGBT artists, people of color, Aboriginal perspectives and much more. (Amoako Boafo, Ivy Off Shoulder Dress, 2023) – © Albertina, Wien – Familiensammlung Haselsteiner © Bildrecht, Wien 2024

A brand new museum: the Vienna Actionism Museum in the city center houses a permanent exhibition of the most important and at the same time most controversial Austrian art movement of the post-war period. – © Philipp Schulz Boxquadrat

After an eight-month refurbishment, the Kunst Haus Wien now boasts a new permanent Hundertwasser exhibition, a new café, a new store and much more. – © ip-photography

100 days of climate action: between April 5 and July 14, 60 participating institutions are offering a wide-ranging program as part of the Vienna Climate Biennale. The Kunst Haus Wien is the headquarters of the festival. – © Kunst Haus Wien/Paul Bauer

New at the Architekturzentrum Wien (Az W): “About Tourism” looks at key aspects of tourism and at the same time highlights the potential for transformation. (Chalet village in Lachtal, Styria) – © Günther Bogensberger

The exhibition, Hard/Soft. Textile and Ceramic in Contemporary Art brings together two seemingly contrasting materials at the MAK. (Sonia Gomes, Casa alugada, Entre Pérola e Vergalhão series, 2022) – © Gui Gomes

The first special exhibition entitled “Fischer von Erlach. Drafting a Historical Architecture” at the reopened Wien Museum is dedicated to the great Viennese Baroque master builder. (Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach, Karlskirche, copperplate engraving) – © Wien Museum. Foto: Atelier Stiegler/Massard

“In the Eye of the Storm” at the Lower Belvedere is the first comprehensive exhibition of Ukrainian art from the first half of the 20th century to be displayed outside Ukraine. (Alexandra Exter, Drei weibliche Figuren, 1909/10) – © Nationales Kunstmuseum der Ukraine, Kyjiw

“Who Cares? Jewish Responses to Suffering”: The new exhibition at the Jewish Museum Vienna illustrates forms of care work in times of hardship. (Georg Ehrlich, The Blind and the Lame) – © Kunsthandel WIdder, Wien

WE ❤: The Heidi Horten Collection presents numerous highlights from the collection. Additionally, Klimt’s painting Kirche in Unterach am Attersee (Church in Unterach on Lake Attersee) will be exhibited as a cabinet presentation. (Francis Bacon, Study for Portrait of Henrietta Moraes, 1964) – © Heidi Horten Collection, Bildrecht, Wien 2022

“Here We Are! Women in Design 1900 - today.” at the Vienna Furniture Museum sheds light on the major contributions women have made to the evolution of modern design. (Nanda Vigo, 1985) – © Gabriele Basilico_courtesy_by Archivio Nanda Vigo

“Arnold Schönberg & Karl Kraus”: the special exhibition at the Arnold Schönberg will mark the 150th birthdays of these two exceptional characters. (Arnold Schönberg, Vienna, Liechtensteinstraße 68/70, 1907) – © Arnold Schönberg Center, Wien

The Weltmuseum Wien is hosting a new special exhibition entitled “On the Backs of Camels” to mark the UN Year of Camelids. (Super Taus and a Camel Yasha) – © Photography: Imam Guseinov / Special thanks to Dzhamilya Dagirova, Naida Omarova / Commissioned by RD Magazine

The special exhibition Arktis at the Naturhistorischen Museum Vienna (Natural History Museum) is dedicated to the unique Arctic ecosystem, which is particularly suffering from climate change. (Stuffed polar bear from the Schönbrunn Zoo, Naturhistorischen Museum) – © NHM Wien, A. Schumacher

How is artificial intelligence changing our world? The special exhibition called “Smart World” at the Vienna Museum of Science and Technology presents the opportunities and risks associated with AI. (Self-driving car, exhibition view) – © Technisches Museum Wien

“Showbiz Made in Vienna. The Marischkas”: the major annual exhibition for 2023/24 at the Theater Museum in Vienna is dedicated to one of Vienna’s most notable dynasties of artists. (Sissi - Schicksalsjahre einer Kaiserin, directed by Ernst Marischka, December 19, 1957) - © dpa Picture Alliance / picturedesk.com © Beta Film GmbH – © dpa Picture Alliance / picturedesk.com © Beta Film GmbH

The “History Tales” exhibition uses more than 300 artworks to tell the story of fact and fiction in historical images. Now at the Picture Gallery of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna. (Johann Peter Krafft, David with the Head of Goliath, 1852) – © Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien

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