Get ready to experience a captivating fusion of contemporary art, dynamic performances, and engaging discussions at the upcoming SPARK Art Fair Vienna 2024. From March 15 to 17, 2024, MARX HALLE will be transformed into a hub of artistic innovation.

‍

What sets SPARK Art Fair apart is its exclusive focus on solo presentations, showcasing the distinct voices of individual artists.

‍

Embracing the theme 'The City in Dialog,' SPARK 2024 presents a unique curatorial vision. This year, the fair introduces an innovative addition on the GLOBE Theatre stage within Vienna's MARX HALLE, featuring a curated film series by distinguished gallery artists. In addition, there will be gallery awards recognizing exceptional works, stands, and exhibitions. These awards aim to highlight works and exhibitions that revolve around specific themes, reflecting the latest currents in contemporary art. SPARK 2024 strives to foster a dynamic dialogue within the city's artistic landscape.

‍

‍

‍

"SPARK 2024specifically focuses on this wealth of artistic representation and Vienna as an artistic hubto other cities around the world," explains curator Marina Fokidis

‍

‍

Shaping the Vision: SPARK Art Fair 2024's Curatorial Masterminds

‍

Exciting news accompanies this year's event as well.

Renowned curators Walter Seidl and Jan Gustav Fiedler have assumed the artistic leadership of SPARK Art Fair 2024.

‍

‍

Together, they helm the newly established Curatorial & Advisory Board, comprising esteemed curator Marina Fokidis from Athens and Zurich's own Christoph Doswald.

This collaborative quartet leverages their extensive national and international expertise to curate a diverse and high-caliber contemporary art fair within Vienna's MARX HALLE.

‍

Stay tuned for an artistic journey that promises to redefine your perspective on contemporary art.

‍

‍

WALTER SEIDL: The Multifaceted Curator, Author, and Artist in Vienna

‍

WALTER SEIDL, based in Vienna, is a versatile figure as a curator, author, and artist. He holds a PhD in contemporary history, focusing on Austrian cultural representation in the USA (published in 2001).

Seidl's curatorial projects emphasize conceptual art trends, particularly in photography and image politics. He has curated exhibitions across Europe, North America, and Japan, authored catalog essays and contributed to international art publications.

‍

From 2011 to 2013, he was a visiting professor at Webster University Vienna.

‍

Reviving History Through Art: The Work of Jan Gustav Fiedler

‍

Jan Gustav Fiedler is a curator with extensive experience collaborating with international galleries, interim spaces, and institutions.

‍

‍

His curatorial approach centers around providing a platform for young and emerging artists, emphasizing contemporary narratives.

Fiedler often utilizes historical spaces as the architectural backdrop for his projects, imbuing these venues with new interpretations of their original purposes.

‍

His impactful exhibitions have graced venues in Austria, Germany, Italy, Serbia, the USA, and more.

‍

Munchies Art Club gives you an overview about the upcoming timeline, Opening, Instagram, Location and Arrival with Puplic Transport:

‍

Social Spark Art Fair on Instagram

LOCATION MARX HALLE / Karl-Farkas-Gasse 19, 1030 Vienna

Opening / 14 March 2024 Press Conference / 10 am Preview / 12–5 pm Vernissage / 5 pm-midnight

‍Exhibition Days / 15–17 March 2024

Opening times / Friday & Saturday 11 am – 7 pm / Sunday 11 am – 6 pm

ARRIVAL BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT/ Subway line U3: Station - Schlachthausgasse (exit Schlachthausgasse) or Erdberg (exit Nottendorfer Gasse) Tram 18: Tram-stop - Viehmarktgasse or St. Marx / Tram 71: St. MarxBus 74A: Bus-stop - Viehmarktgasse or St. Marx Train S7: Station - St. Marx (direct connections to Vienna Airport)

‍

‍

‍

‍

‍

‍

‍

‍