Parallel Vienna Art Fair 2023: Unveiling the Vibrant Contemporary Art of Vienna

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Photographer
Ernst Koslitsch
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Otto Wagner Areal
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September 6, 2023
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Welcome To The Vibrant World Of Vienna Parallel 2023, Where Historic Buildings Transform Into Temporary Canvases For Contemporary Art. Join Us On An Immersive Journey As We Explore Exhibitions, Performances, And Artist Statements That Captivate The Senses, Unveiling The Artistic Wonders Of This Extraordinary Event
Experience The Vibrant World Of Contemporary Art At Vienna Parallel 2023, Held At The Otto Wagner Areal. Munchies Art Club Magazine shares A Two-Part Article That Offers A Curated Selection From Our Team. In This Series, We share the exhibition Spaces, that are 'Rooms' In The Context Of Parallel Vienna. As A Special, Two Young Artists Contacted Us, Resulting In A Feature. Explore additionally The Works Of Christian Rothwangl (Gallery Krinzinger) And Carlos Vergara's Installation Titled 'Room Of Separation.'
PUUUL SPACE | On view Hannah Stipple and Yvonne Kendall contemporary art
Presentation at this years Parallel Vienna 2023, Pauuul Space with Yvonne Kendall (D/AUS), Stephen Mathewson (A/USA) und Hannah Stippl (A)

Exploring the Artistic Treasures - Part One

We immersed ourselves in a world of art spread out in three historic buildings on the Otto Wagner Space.

There we marveled at new masterpieces that captured our senses and left us in awe. We were particularly drawn to the promising solo presentations and artist statements, which were brought to life by exceptionally talented and innovative artists.

Christian Eisenberger’s statue on its way to its final space | Curated by Stefan Bidner

Additionally, we explored the countless art installations on display, along with galleries, institutions, and an abundance of creativity that made Parallel Vienna 2023 once again worth the visit.

Artist Niklas Konstacky is Part of the Sculpture Garden depicts a large sculpture of a popular Austrian Mustard brand.
Enjoy Part One "Viennas Contemporary Art Scene

A Temporary Canvas: Historic Buildings Transformed by Art Parallel Vienna 2023

Munchies Art Club Magazine witnessed once again the transformation of historic buildings into temporary canvases, where art bursts into life through exhibitions, performances, programs, and a plethora of engaging events.
After two events at the Semmelweis Clinic, Parallel Vienna 2023 has now landed in the Otto Wagner Hospital area. Three pavilions, a sculpture garden, and space for performances, all surrounded by a huge park and a promise of perfect weather.

Austrian Artist and Designer Maria Szakats with her powerful tapistries at Parallel Vienna 2023

As the Munchies Art Club Magazine team, we eagerly approached Parallel Vienna 2023 with a potent mix of anticipation and curiosity.

Maria Szakats brilliant tapestry on view at Parallel Vienna Art Fair

-> BELOW: Artist Beate Gatschelhofer's work revolves around sculptural ceramic elements, in conjunction with other media like poetry, language, and photography. Beate Gatschelhofer is participating at Parallel Vienna 2023 in collaboration with Kunsthalle Graz.

Parallel Vienna 2023

Parallel Vienna 2023, with all its vibrant exhibitions and dynamic presentations, serves as a testament to the vitality of contemporary art. It's a reminder that the art world is a tapestry of diverse voices, each deserving recognition and support.

Anna Lerchbaumer, installation work, art magazine
Artist Anna Lerchbaumer great Booth at Parallel Vienna called: "3 verpasste Anrufe auf Babyphone" (3 missed calls on the baby monitor – Gentle rocking)

The challenge of artist identification, while present, reminds us of the potential for growth and improvement within the art scene. As art enthusiasts, we should champion artists' efforts to make their work more accessible and their identities more visible.

carlos perez, contemporary painting now
Artist Carlos Perez Painting's on view at this Years Parallel | Otto Wagner Areal

We hope that our visit to Vienna Parallel 2023 has shed light on the incredible talent within the art world and inspired both artists and art enthusiasts to continue pushing boundaries and embracing creativity. Together, we can empower artists to share their visions more boldly and make art accessible to all, ensuring a bright and thriving future for contemporary art.

zweintopf, installation works, styrian artistic duo

Parallel Art Fair 2023

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terese kasalicky galerie3, contemporary art, wall sculpture
Galerie3 presents solo statement Terese Kasalicky ( Here on view on the right together with the Gallerist: Lena Freimüller) | Image by Ernst Koslitsch

The Challenge of Artist Identification

However, it's worth mentioning a mild disappointment: While navigating the fair, I encountered instances where artist names were missing or identifying the creators behind certain artworks felt like a treasure hunt. 

artist ramsko, irl gallery new york for parallel vienna and daniel richter
It was as always awesome to see a piece by the Artist Ramsko whom we discovered through theIRL GALLERY New York | Daniel Richter Class

In a vast environment with multiple rooms and countless artists to explore across three buildings, sometimes it became impractical to invest extra effort in identifying an artist.
Which is truly a shame.

Artist statements to fall in love with

artist beate gatschelhofer with her contemporary sculpture an art installation for kunsthalle graz
Beate Gatschelhofer | Kunsthalle Graz at Parallel Vienna 2023

artist Sophia Gatzkan with a great new contemporay sculpture on parallel vienna
Stunning work by artist Sophia Gatzkan at Parallel Vienna 2023
otto wagner, historical building, hospital, vienna
Otto Wagner Areal

A sensitive historical Place



It's of utmost importance not to forget that these historic buildings bear witness to a dark and harrowing past, where vulnerable youngsters with disabilities were subjected to heinous acts during the Nazi era. In the face of this haunting history, introducing art and culture into this space becomes a profoundly meaningful undertaking.

This approach not only serves as a means of remembrance and education but also as a way to exorcise the shadows of the past by replacing them with the light of beauty and unforgettable positive events, ultimately transforming a place tainted by darkness into one that stands as a testament to our commitment to a brighter future.

Vienna Parallel 2023: A Closer Look at the Parallel Art World in our Part 2 this way->

Experience The Vibrant World Of Contemporary Art At Vienna Parallel 2023, Held At The Otto Wagner Areal. Munchies Art Club Magazine shares A Two-Part Article That Offers A Curated Selection From Our Team. In This Series, We share the exhibition Spaces, that are 'Rooms' In The Context Of Parallel Vienna. As A Special, Two Young Artists Contacted Us, Resulting In A Feature. Explore additionally The Works Of Christian Rothwangl (Gallery Krinzinger) And Carlos Vergara's Installation Titled 'Room Of Separation.'
PUUUL SPACE | On view Hannah Stipple and Yvonne Kendall contemporary art
Presentation at this years Parallel Vienna 2023, Pauuul Space with Yvonne Kendall (D/AUS), Stephen Mathewson (A/USA) und Hannah Stippl (A)

Exploring the Artistic Treasures - Part One

We immersed ourselves in a world of art spread out in three historic buildings on the Otto Wagner Space.

There we marveled at new masterpieces that captured our senses and left us in awe. We were particularly drawn to the promising solo presentations and artist statements, which were brought to life by exceptionally talented and innovative artists.

Christian Eisenberger’s statue on its way to its final space | Curated by Stefan Bidner

Additionally, we explored the countless art installations on display, along with galleries, institutions, and an abundance of creativity that made Parallel Vienna 2023 once again worth the visit.

Artist Niklas Konstacky is Part of the Sculpture Garden depicts a large sculpture of a popular Austrian Mustard brand.
Enjoy Part One "Viennas Contemporary Art Scene
Experience the vibrant world of contemporary art at Vienna Parallel 2023 as we explore exhibitions, performances, and artist statements that captivate the senses.

A Temporary Canvas: Historic Buildings Transformed by Art Parallel Vienna 2023

Munchies Art Club Magazine witnessed once again the transformation of historic buildings into temporary canvases, where art bursts into life through exhibitions, performances, programs, and a plethora of engaging events.
After two events at the Semmelweis Clinic, Parallel Vienna 2023 has now landed in the Otto Wagner Hospital area. Three pavilions, a sculpture garden, and space for performances, all surrounded by a huge park and a promise of perfect weather.

Austrian Artist and Designer Maria Szakats with her powerful tapistries at Parallel Vienna 2023

As the Munchies Art Club Magazine team, we eagerly approached Parallel Vienna 2023 with a potent mix of anticipation and curiosity.

Maria Szakats brilliant tapestry on view at Parallel Vienna Art Fair

-> BELOW: Artist Beate Gatschelhofer's work revolves around sculptural ceramic elements, in conjunction with other media like poetry, language, and photography. Beate Gatschelhofer is participating at Parallel Vienna 2023 in collaboration with Kunsthalle Graz.

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