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With "Das Damische Aderl," Kunstbühel+ presents an exhibition project at the former squash hall in Kitzbühel in the summer of 2026, exploring the intersection of visual art, theater, and social space. The starting point is the 10th anniversary of Gunter Damisch's death, whose "both/and" approach is understood here not as a retrospective, but as an occasion for a contemporary examination of artistic practice. At the heart of the exhibition is a multifaceted network of works by Gunter Damisch and pieces by former students of his class at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.

With the exhibition Lives and Works in Vienna, the Kunsthalle demonstrates the diversity and vitality of Vienna’s contemporary art scene. The exhibition also features numerous works by former students and faculty members of the Academy, including Brishty Alam, Philipp Fleischmann, Parastu Gharabaghi, Birke Gorm, Jojo Gronostay, Benjamin Hirte, Christine & Irene Hohenbüchler, Emma Hummerhielm Carlén, Iman Issa, Belinda Kazeem-Kamiński, Jakob Lena Knebl, James Lewis, Irina Lotarevich, Lazar Lyutakov, Till Megerle, Rini Mitra, Hans Schabus, Anna Schachinger, Ashley Hans Scheirl, Toni Schmale, Nora Schultz, Sophie Thun, Johanna Charlotte Trede, Emily Wardill, and many others.

The Academy of Fine Arts Vienna invites applications for the position of Rector, to commence on October 1, 2027. We are seeking a leader with extensive experience in university politics and international affairs, and an outstanding academic and/or artistic record. The ideal candidate will possess openness, a proactive approach, strong supportiveness, innovative spirit, teamwork skills, and a proven track record of implementation, enabling them to lead the Academy and align it with future requirements for the development of teaching and research. Applications are accepted until September 10, 2026.

Lotti Brockmann (Academy of Fine Arts Vienna) and Valentino Skarwan (University of Applied Arts Vienna) will be featured in a joint exhibition at the Kunsthalle Wien Karlsplatz in December 2026. Our warmest congratulations to both of them!