The Kunsthalle Wien in the MuseumsQuartier near the Hofburg focuses on presenting international contemporary and modern art. Themed exhibits convey the developments and relationships from the modern era up to today's art scene. If you are travelling to Vienna and are interested in art, a visit to the Kunsthalle Wien should definitely be part of your plans.
The Kunsthalle Wien - an artwork in itself
Not only the exhibits on display with numerous impressive works of art make the Kunsthalle Wien worth a visit. The new building planned by architecture office Ortner + Ortner has in impressive functional presence in which content wins out over triumphalistic performance. The former baroque winter riding hall of the Kunsthalle Wien is being supplemented with a new, functional building, combining a historic structure with contemporary architecture. In this way, the Kunsthalle Wien is becoming caught up in the interplay of art and architecture.
Kunsthalle Wien project space: Art in the glass cube
Project space is the name of the flexible and experimental outdoor exhibit site of the Kunsthalle Wien at Karlsplatz. The glass cube presents art as in a display case, allowing a completely unique form of presentation. The café with a gigantic terrace on the glass pavilion is also a hot tip for scene lovers.
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Access to all exhibition rooms and restaurant/café: no steps.