Collectors Agenda

In the Studio Jean-Marie Appriou, Paris

Through his process-driven practice, he explores themes of mythology, subconscious realms, and universal narratives. In his sculptures, the artist blends classic influences with contemporary narratives, bridging his respect for ancient artistic traditions with a fascination for science fiction and different states of perception.

In the Studio Christian Rothwangl, Vienna

‘The brush must also think for itself.’, comments Christian Rothwangl on his work. However it is the artist himself who does most of the thinking.

In the Studio Göksu Kunak, Berlin

Driven by a desire to “say something politically,” Kunak’s performances—staged in galleries, theaters, and outdoor spaces—are deeply informed by their Muslim upbringing, as well as the history and politics of Turkey.

Collector Stories Otto and Saskia Wiesenthal, Vienna

It has been twenty-five years since Otto Wiesenthal resigned from a managerial position to devote his time to the transformation of a house in Vienna’s seventh district built during the period of intensive industrial expansion at the end of the nineteenth century into the Hotel Altstadt Vienna, a key role in this decision, was the intention of installing his personal art collection. We met with Wiesenthal and his daughter Saskia, the hotel’s marketing and art manager and an art collector in her own right, in one of the suites of the “Altstadt” filled with design and art for a conversation about life with beautiful things and of that which is special about Vienna.

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Art Brussels returns for its 41st edition from 24 to 27 April 2025, bringing together 165 galleries from 35 countries in five curated sections - Prime, Solo, '68 Forward, Discovery and Invited. In addition to showcasing more than 800 artists, the fair introduces a curated and compelling selection of artistic projects that expands its programme and brings all forms of contemporary art into focus.

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Ja, Mai-The third edition of the Bavarian State Opera's festival for early and contemporary music theater revolves around the theme of illusions and (self-)deceptions. Two music theater productions—including a stage design by Alicja Kwade—cinema, introductions and a closing party with Pony Tyler: from May 2 to 11 in Munich.

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With its seventh edition, Art Düsseldorf consolidates its position as a dynamic art fair in the German-speaking world. This year's edition presents 108 galleries, including - in addition to 75 galleries that have been regularly represented for several years - 33 first-time participants, ensuring a diverse program.

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Beyond mere chronology and style histories, the exhibition The World of Tomorrow Will Have Been Another Present at traces narratives in the mumok collection of classical modernism that resonate to the present day. The departure point is a form of speculation firmly anchored in temporality—a temporality with circular tendencies.

Nordic Notes

Eija-Liisa Ahtila, Helsinki
Most video works by Finnish visual artist Eija-Liisa Ahtila take place on multiple screens, producing different vantage points of a story simultaneously. She intentionally floods or overwhelms the viewer's senses in order to produce a strong emotional impact, abandoning the traditional moving image script.
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Editions

Madeleine Boschan
»What lays bare in me«

Esther Stocker
»Knitterskulpturen«

Jonny Niesche
staring at the sky (munich)

Exhibitions

Esther Stocker I Clemens Wolf
22 January – 15 March 2025

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