Association of Visual Artists Vienna Secession

In keeping with the motto that adorns its façade -“To every time its art. To art its freedom.”- the Secession hosts an international program that explores current forms of artistic expression in solo and themed exhibitions

The Vienna Secession is an exhibition space that occupies a unique position in the history of modern art, combining a contemporary, forward-looking program with a building whose architecture is an icon of the spirit of impending change around 1900. This architecture has aged well and as a result, its functionality and aesthetic elegance continue to offer excellent conditions for today’s artistic and exhibition practice. The Secession is designed to be used in many different ways, a challenge taken up by artists who engage with both the inside and the outside of the building, producing an ongoing series of specially developed artistic ideas and concepts. Artists have often engaged with both the façade and the dome composed of 3000 gold-plated iron laurel leaves. The magnificent Hauptraum (main gallery) with its glass roof, one of the very first “white cubes,” is particularly well suited for interventions on account of its flexibility. With the Grafisches Kabinett (print room) on the upper floor and the three-room gallery in the basement, this ensures a wide range of options for exhibitions.

In keeping with the motto that adorns its façade -“To every time its art. To art its freedom.”- the Secession hosts an international program that explores current forms of artistic expression in solo and themed exhibitions

Exhibition programme 2019

November 16, 2018 – January 20, 2019
Ed Ruscha
Philipp Timischl
Kris Lemsalu

February 1 – March 31, 2019
Gerard Byrne
Klara Lidén
Heidrun Holzfeind

April 12 – June 16, 2019
Peter Doig
Fernanda Gomes
Martine Syms

June – August 2019
Nora Schulz
Rosalind Nashashibi
Fiona Connor

September – November 2019
Tillman Kaiser
Alexandra Bircken
Korakrit Arunanondchai

November 2019 – January 2020
Tala Madani
Ron Nagle
Lisa Holzer

Permanent Presentation: Gustav Klimt, Beethoven Frieze

One of the most famous exhibitions was a major group show dedicated to Ludwig van Beethoven that took place in 1902, for which Klimt created his Beethoven Frieze. Measuring over 34 meters in length, this mural takes its theme from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, and its eroticism and graphic depictions inspired admiration as well as drawing intense criticism. The Beethoven Frieze was originally installed in the left-hand aisle of the Secession’s main gallery, the Hauptraum, and was taken down in 1903. In 1973 it was purchased by the Republic of Austria and in 1986 it returned to the Secession, where it hangs in a specially designed room in the building’s basement level.

ACCESSIBILITY

Visitors with disabilities are eligible for reduced admission, to one assisting person free entry will be granted. The Beethovenfrieze and parts of the contemporary exhibitions are barrier-free accessible. There is an elevator at the left side of the building. Please ring the bell or call the front desk at 0043/1/587 53 07-14 for assistance.

ADMISSION

GUSTAV KLIMT DER BEETHOVENFRIES
& CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITIONS

9,50 € Adults
7,– € Groups (minimum 8 persons) per person
6,– € Reduced rate (students, seniors)
4,50 € Groups reduced (minimum 8 persons) per person


GUIDED TOURS

Saturdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
3,- € Extra charge per person
50,- € by appointment
30,- € Schoolgroups

Groups with max. 25 persons
Children up to 10 years: no admission
Erste Bank clients: reduced admission by presenting a BankCard of the Erste Bank
Ö1 Club members: reduced admission, including one companion