Anton Kolig

Anton Kolig (1886–1950) is among the most eminent Austrian painters from the first half of the 20th century. He was a prominent representative of the dynamic figural painting that was typical of his time. His works are characterised by a masterly energetic hand and vibrantly luminous colours. The main themes of Kolig’s paintings were portraits and figural allegories. The presentation at the Leopold Museum is the first comprehensive solo exhibition of works by Anton Kolig to be held in Vienna in over 50 years. The Leopold Museum is especially well placed to host such an exhibition, as it houses the most comprehensive collection of works by the artist in a museum with more than 20 paintings. The presentation will feature approximately 100 works by Kolig, including 70 paintings and 30 works on paper. »

The Challenge of Modernity: Vienna and Zagreb around 1900

At the turn of the 20th century, the multi-ethnic realm of the Habsburg Monarchy experienced a lively exchange of art and culture between Vienna, its centre, and the main cities of the empire such as Zagreb. This exchange was very significant for the development of Croatian art during this time. In the exhibition, the connections and points of reference are presented through key works of Austrian and Croatian artists.

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The Mythological Misalliances of Max Pirner

The Graphic Cabinet will present a cycle of pastels by one of the most original artists active in the Czech region during the last third of the 19th century. Pirner in his Mythological Misalliances fuses various influences – the sen‑ suality and eroticism of Mánes, the fairy‑tale romanticism of Moritz von Schwind and the decorativism of Hans Makart. The individual paintings of the cycle illustrate the emotional intersections between various fantastic and mythological creatures, and their expression oscillates between naturalism and decadence.  »

Bird’s‑Eye Vienna: The City at a Glance

Attempts to grasp the ever‑growing city of Vienna have been made for centuries – whether in the form of classic panoramas, bird’s‑eye views, postcards, or city maps. Yet maps and panoramas exist in a productive field of tension between the demands of completeness and fragmentation, making visible and concealing, and giving orientation and control.  »

Anna Weaves Reformation: A Tapestry and Its Histories

The Museum of European Cultures, Berlin

From 14 July 2017 to 28 January 2018 »

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National Museum, Krakow
Until 7 January 2018 »

The Project Space: Dialogue. Mare Vint and Jaanus Samma

KUMU. Art Museum of Estonia, Tallinn
Until 7 January 2017 »

Grammar and Grace: 500 years of Reformation

Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
Until 5 November 2017 »

Adriatycka epopeja. Ivan Meštrović

International Cultural Centre, Krakow
From 25 July 25 until 5 November 2017 »

Disobedient: Eulàlia Grau, Katalin Ladik and Žene u crnom

MSUM. Museum of Modern Art Metelkova,
Ljubljana
Until 1 October 2017 »