aktuelle kunst in graz is a network of art and cultural institutions in Graz. Here you can find details about the venues and the programme on display.
kunstGarten

Payer-Weyprecht-Straße 27

8020 Graz

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  • Cultural Initiative
  • Cultural Center
  • Museum
  • Collection
  • Library
Opening hours

Fri, Sat 15:30-19:00

and on request

Täglich nach Vereinbarung

Opening hours during the Gallery Days 16-18.5.2025

Fri: All exhibition venues are open until 10pm.
Sat: All exhibition venues are open from 11am - 7pm.
Sun: All exhibition venues are open from 11am - 5pm.
Exceptions

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+43 316/262 787

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kunstGarten

Cultural Space & Open Air Museum

kunstGarten interprets garden spaces as places of art, is a museum and a cultural meeting space and combines natural events, contemporary artistic activities and science.

The ARCHIVE HORTOPIA: Art.Garden.Library performs the 1300 m2 garden with Flora Performing, contemporary art and a rich interdisciplinary cultural programme in the art area garden - as well as in the in the public space, in order to create sustainable new cultural accesses and to improve the quality of life through human rights awareness. The reference library from 5 centuries comprises 4500 titles of garden and plant literature.

  • Exhibition

5/17/2025 - 7/2/2025

SEE AND REAP

MOMENTS OF LIFE & COUNTER-LIFE

Eilert Asmervik, Dakini DJ’s select X: Fortunas rays lay wander-ways, 2025, 90×65cm, Öl auf Leinwand, Courtesy: Eilert Asmervik

Eilert Asmervik, Dakini DJ’s select X: Fortunas rays lay wander-ways, 2025, 90×65cm, Öl auf Leinwand, Courtesy: Eilert Asmervik

Ruth Novaczek 'Eat The Dust' 2019 (Film Still), Credits: Ruth Novaczek

Ruth Novaczek 'Eat The Dust' 2019 (Film Still), Credits: Ruth Novaczek

The tragedy of the Renaissance concept of humanism is physically evident in the desperation and sadness visible in the later stages of life, reflected in a person’s increasingly droopy and fading expressions. Older generations often seem resigned and frequently appear dissatisfied, sometimes to a ridiculous extent. This situation prompts younger generations to reflect on important values such as virtue, responsibility, identity, and society. They may choose to give time a chance, experimenting with different aspects of experience and assessing their lives by these values. Alternatively, they may lead a risky life characterized by a frivolous relationship with drugs, which can lead to megalomania and a complacent longing for death. In doing so, they test the boundary between worthwhile and worthless living, plunging into their chosen universe of life or counter-life.

This is what the artists are dealing with.

  • Artists:
  • Eilert Asmervik, Gregory Tara Hari (Artist in Residence), Susanna Hofer, Ruth Novaczek (Video)
  • curated by:
  • Irmi Horn

-> Opening SAT 5/17/2025 4:00 PM

  • Opening of the exhibition "Sehen und Ernten"

-> Performance SAT 5/17/2025 4:30 PM

  • Performance during the exhibition opening "Sehen und Ernten"

-> Book presentation SAT 5/17/2025 5:00 PM

  • Book presentation as part of the exhibition "Sehen und Ernten"

-> Artist's Talk SAT 5/17/2025 5:15 PM

  • Artist's Talk on the exhibition “Sehen und Ernten”

-> Performance-Lecture SUN 5/18/2025 4:00 PM