At Yoshi Art Corner the white-walls act as a blank canvas to some of the best contemporary work in town. An eclectic array of pop-art, paintings, photographs, furniture, toys and fashion accessories are ingeniously arranged to be artistically-pleasing. Providing a great platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their creations, this gallery attracts connoisseurs, curators of art, and those who are looking for a glimpse of the capital's artistic scene.
The Albertina resides on a plateau at the far end of Augustinerstraße, beyond the Augustinerkirche. It is named after Albert, Duke of Saxony-Teschen, who bought the palace in the early 19th century. On the basis of his own enthusiasm as a collector, he turned it into a place to display his collection. Today, the Albertina boasts one of the largest collections of graphic arts in the world, with approximately 50000 drawings, etchings and watercolors as well as over a million and a half printed works by all the important artists from Gothic to modern art.
Built in 1868-1871 by Heinrich Ferstel, the Museum of Applied Arts is the oldest and one of the best museums of its kind in Europe. Its permanent collections are displayed in a series of exhibition halls, each of which has its own unique style (Renaissance, Baroque, Oriental, Art Deco). The design and architecture room contains pieces by some of the 20th Century's greatest designers, while the Studiensammlung showcases fascinating studies of different materials. Visitors will need a whole morning or afternoon to be able to take everything in properly and definitely shouldn't miss the museum café.
The museum collection, comprised of contemporary art, encompasses different trends in art such as realism, surrealism, pop art, object art and much more. Part of the Museum of Modern Art is the so called 20er Haus, which served as the Austrian pavilion at the Brussels World's Fair of 1958. Conceptual Art, minimal Art, Arte Povera or special exhibitions dealing with contemporary art are featured in this building. There are multiple exhibitions going on at any given time to please many art lovers. A cafe and a gift shop are also on the premises for those looking for a snack or souvenir.
Nestled in the small by-lanes of Vienna is the Galerie Georg Kargl or the George Kargl Fine Arts Gallery in one of the most renowned art districts of the city. Spread across three floors of utter decadence, this art gallery houses some of the most brilliant pieces from across the globe. But more so, it honors local artists and up and coming visionaries from the art world. Sip on a glass of wine as your marvel and gasp at the stunning features presented before you. This is definitely worth a try!
21er Haus is an ultra-modern museum-cum-art space that features exhibits pertaining to the field of architecture and contemporary art. The permanent collection is housed on the first floor, while ground floor comprises open-air exposition spaces. For technical specifications and other information, call ahead or check website.