2023 is drawing to a close — but that doesn’t mean creativity, festivity and inspiration do as well! With our selection of exhibition openings, design festivals and gallery happenings throughout Europe we got you covered in the month of December.

 

O Mensch – Lars Eidinger

 

 

Berlin based actor and artist Lars Eidinger will present his new photobook “O Mensch” (English: “O human”). Yoko Tawada has contributed poems in the form of haikus to selected photographs from the book.

 

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Alba Gallery, Vienna
December 1st → December 22nd 2023

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Wien Museum Opening

 

 

After an extensive period of being remodeled and renovated, one of Vienna’s most important museum institutions opens it’s doors again on the evening of December 6th. You will get interesting insights into the urban history of Austria’s capital.

 

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Wien Museum
December 6th 2023 8pm

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Breath of an Architect

 

 

Bijoy Jain, founder of acclaimed architectural office Studio Mumbai has created an one of a kind exhibition inspired by the sound of breath. In addition to his work which focuses on the connection between humans and nature, Bijoy has invited painter HU Liu and ceramicist Alev Ebüzziya Siesbye to join him in creating the exhibition.

 

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Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain Paris
December 9th 2023 → April 21st 2024

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Hito Steyerl Retrospective

 

During the opening of the exhibition, Hito Steyerl will be present.  This is a rare opportunity to witness her work in a cinemat setting where all single-channel film work by Hito will be shown.

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December 6th → December 8th
Filmmuseum, Vienna

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Angewandte Interdisciplinary Lab

 

 

On three dates you can ponder upon the question “Creativity and AI. The end of certainty?” (11.12.23), discuss with climate activist Lena Schilling during the “Dialogues for Tomorrow” (13.12.23) and enjoy a sound performance with Katatonic Silentio and dieb13 (15.12.23).

 

HARD FACTS

December 11th, 13th and 15th 2023
Angewandte Interdisciplinary Lab

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Winter Design Market

 

The resident artists at WUK’s ceramic workshop invite you to discover handmade treasures made by themselves and their friends. Music and food will make this a perfect winter Saturday.

 

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December 2nd 2023 2pm-9pm
Keramikwerkstatt at WUK, Vienna

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HARD/SOFT
Textiles and Ceramics in Contemporary Art

 

This exhibition explores the contrasting materials ceramic and textile in the context of artistic practice. Works by Cosima von Bonin, Geta Brătescu, Agnieszka Brzeżańska, Nilbar Güreş, Sheila Hicks, Jonathan Meese, Willem de Rooij, Dorothea Tanning, Rosemarie Trockel, and Ingrid Wiener.

 

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December 13th → Mai 20th 2024
MAK Vienna

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Image credits:

© Lars Eidinger
© Wien Museum
© Studio Mumbai
© Hito Steyerl
© Angewandte Interdisciplinary Lab
© Winter Design Market
© Georg Petermichl