Ein italienisches Zolletikett auf der Rückseite eines Gemäldes hat dazu beigetragen, ein lange verschollen geglaubtes Klimt-Werk wieder zu identifizieren. 👀🕵️‍♀️ Neue Forschungsergebnisse sind ab sofort in unserem digitalen Sammlungsverzeichnis des Belvedere zugänglich. bit.ly/4wcNu3j

🎞️ Four films draw on the tradition of the home movie and expand upon it with queer perspectives on belonging, community and interpersonal relationships. 📅 11 June 2026 🕡 6.30–8.00 pm #QueeringTheBelvedere

🎬 Outside of what I can see, framed within my window The works on display do not recount spectacular events, but rather moments of carrying on, humour as a strategy, acceptance, apathy and the contradictions of everyday life. 📅 Tuesday, 2 June 2026 ⏰ 6.00–8.00 pm #Screening

Final week! Sandra Mujinga – Skin to Skin For the main exhibition space at Belvedere 21, she has created a large-scale installation combining sculpture, sound, and reflection. 📅 Only until 31 May 2026! #SandraMujina

📚✨ Book Club As part of the exhibition “Skin to Skin”, we will be exploring Black science fiction narratives and their perspectives on the present and the future. 🗓 Thursday, 28 May 2026 🕕 6.00–7.30 pm #BlackScienceFiction

Why doesn't she paint flowers? First up: American artist Sue Williams, whose practice has critically engaged with themes of power, oppression, gender relations, and body politics from a feminist perspective since the 1980s. Wednesday, 27 May 2026 | 4.30–5.30 pm

Artist Talk: Sandra Mujinga. Skin to Skin 📅 Fri, 29 May 2026 🕕 6.00–7.30 pm To celebrate Sandra Mujinga's first exhibition at an Austrian museum, the artist will discuss her artistic practice with Imani Mason Jordan, a writer and curator. #SandraMujinga

Artwork of the Month: Lots of Colors US artist Sue Williams fills a canvas with vivid colors and dynamic, gestural brushwork. Up close, this large-format work reveals surprisingly explicit motifs exploring sexuality and gender relations. Join a guided tour at Belvedere 21. May 22, 2026 | 4:30 pm

Johann Baptist Lampi the Elder and the Younger. Overpainted and Uncovered: The exhibition focuses on two paintings altered by later hands before restoration rules and originality were established. Technical studies reveal these interventions, showing how fascinating art historical research can be.

🎞️ Screening: Notes from the Darkroom The exhibition 'Notes from the Darkroom' brings together new and rediscovered works by members that differ in aesthetics, form and content as much as the hands that created them. 📅 Thursday, 21 May 2026 🕡 6.30–8.30 pm #FilmkoopWien

Eurovision Song Contest at Belvedere 21 🎤🌈 On 14 May, from 4 pm, join us for a queer evening with free entry, featuring a public viewing of the Eurovision Song Contest until after midnight. #ESC2026

🎙️ Feminist Perspectives on Curating In her talk, Dorothee Richter will examine how deeply gender-specific structures are embedded in curatorial discourse and what actually makes a project feminist. #SueWilliams

On the Polaroid Photo Walk, you'll explore Belvedere 21 and the surrounding area with other young people, using original Polaroid cameras from the '90s. 📅 Thursday, 7 May 2026, 🕓 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm #Snapshot

🎬 Screening: Film und _ # 8. Performance 📅 Thursday, 30 April 2026 🕢 6.30–8.00 pm The focus is on the body as a site of experience and expression, a central theme in queer-feminist performance history. #BlickleKino

Why doesn't she paint flowers? 🌸 On Wednesday 22 April, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, the spotlight will be on Sandra Mujinga. In her immersive installation featuring larger-than-life figures and mirrored objects, she explores questions of visibility, identity, and change. #SandraMujinga

In Fall 2026 we will pay tribute to the work of Erika Giovanna Klien in an extensive solo exhibition, showcasing her innovative works and deepening our understanding of her contribution to modern art. "Erika Giovanna Klien. All is movement" on view from September 18, 2026 at the Lower Belvedere.

Open House at Belvedere 21 🏛️✨ On Sunday 26 April 2026, Belvedere 21 is inviting you to an open house running from 11:00 to 18:00 with free admission. Guided tours and interactive walks with guests will offer new perspectives. #OpenHouse

Art and the climate crisis. Overcoming crises creatively. 🌍 Nursery groups and school classes are invited to try out our new programme in the museum and the sculpture garden on 5 May 2026. 📩 Register by 28 April at [email protected] #School

Talk: Who am I online? 🗓 Thursday, 16 April 2026 🕔 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm Who am I in the digital space, and who could I be? As part of the exhibition Sandra Mujinga. Skin to Skin, this consultation session will explore the possibilities and dangers of digital representation. #Sprechstunde

Lecture: In Free Fall 🎨 On Thursday, 9 April 2026, art historian Bice Curiger will give a talk about the work of Sue Williams from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. #SueWilliams

Curator's Tour: Sue Williams. WHAT NOW. 📅 Thursday, 26 March, 4:30–5:30 pm Assistant Curator Katarina Lozo will guide visitors through the artist’s body of work spanning five decades, offering insights into key themes and developments. #suewilliams

Come to our open photo studio at Belvedere 21 on Thursday, 19 March 2026, between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. On this date, we will be focusing on instant photography. #Snapshot

On Thursday, 19 March 2026, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m., curator Axel Köhne and assistant curator Carla Wiggering will offer insights into the exhibition Skin to Skin in a joint guided tour. #SandraMujinga

📸 Walkshop with Polaroid camera On a walk through the neighbourhood, we will capture the architecture around the museum in photographs. Afterwards, we will round off the afternoon with refreshments at the Lucy Bar and continue editing our Polaroids. 🗓 Saturday, 14 March 2026 🕢 2:00–5:30 p.m.

In the 19th century, landscape painting flourished. 🍃⛰️ Though Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller is best known for portraits and genre scenes, his stunning landscapes take center stage in our exhibition Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. True to Nature at the Lower Belvedere.

What can we learn from Afrofuturism and science fiction? 🚀 📅 Thursday, 12 March 2026 🕢 5:00–6:30 p.m. This time, as part of the exhibition Sandra Mujinga. Skin to Skin, we will focus on visions of the future inspired by science fiction and Afrofuturism. #SandraMujinga

🎶 Choir of Beautiful Views Under the direction of musician and director Bernadette La Hengst, a choir is being created in which everyone can sing along. We develop song lyrics together in open rehearsals and workshops. 📅 Fri, 13 March 2026 🕔 5–7 p.m. #CommunityOutreach

Public Program: The Poetics of AI – Work, Family, Care 📅12 March 2026, 🕢 5:00–8:00 p.m. The program includes a reading by Josefine Soppa, a performative concert by Bernadette La Hengst & Chor der Statistik and a round table with the artists and Hanna Hamel. #PublicProgram

Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller. True to Nature is now open ✨ In the 19th century, landscape painting flourished. The artist contributed with his intimate tree studies and views of the Vienna Woods. On view at the Lower Belvedere.

Screening: Sofie Thorsen. Electricity, Cut, Luminous Grey 🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026 🕕 6:00–7:30 p.m. The screening will take place in the presence of the artist, followed by a discussion. #Screening

Artist Talk: On pleasant colors and heavy topics 📅 Fri, February 20, 2026 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. On the occasion of an extensive exhibition of works by American painter Sue Williams a conversation between the artist and curator Luisa Ziaja provides insights into four decades of her work. #SueWilliams

📸✨ Snapshot. Scanner 🗓 Thursday, 12 February 2026 🕓 4:30–7:30 p.m. This time, we'll be experimenting with an unusual tool: the scanner. Discover new perspectives, distort motifs and develop your own unique image ideas. #Snapshot

Thank you to everyone who made our Winterfest at Belvedere 21 such a special event. The evening was full of art, connection and shared moments. A big thank you to NENDA and Tonica Hunter for bringing the evening to a close in the best possible way. ❄️ ✨ #Winterfest

🎬 Screening: Donna Haraway. Story Telling for Earthly Survival 📅 Thursday, 5 February 2026 🕡 6:30–8:00 p.m. On the occasion of the exhibition Skin to Skin by Sandra Mujinga, Blickle Kino presents the documentary Donna Haraway: Story Telling for Earthly Survival. #Screening

❄️ Winterfest im Belvedere 21 ❄️ Freitag, 30. Jänner 2026 | 16:00–23:00 | freier Eintritt 🎤 21.15–22.15 Uhr | Konzert: NENDA 🎧 22.30–24.00 Uhr | DJ-Set: Tonica Hunter Foto 1: suna.films Foto 2: alex stanić #Winterfest #

Screening | Moving Collection: Sasha Pirker – TIME TESTED 📅 Thursday, 29 January 2026 🕡 6:30–8:00 p.m. 🎬 The screening will take place in the presence of the artist and will be followed by a discussion. #Screening

❄️ WINTER FESTIVAL AT BELVEDERE 21 ❄️ Fri, 30 January / 4 pm–midnight · Free admission We will be celebrating art at Belvedere 21 with free admission and a diverse programme throughout the building! ❄️💙 #Winterfest

🗣 How can museums shape AI responsibly? The final hands-on workshop of our conference, led by the University of Leicester team under Ross Parry, invites participants to identify future paths for research & practice. Register here 👉 bit.ly/4pCb7Oo #digamus

🚨 International Online Conference Keynote & panel discussion on truth, fake news & AI. How can museums remain trusted spaces in times of digital transformation? Join our debate and register now. Spots are still available 👉 bit.ly/3LAiYxV #digamus

The Art Museum in the Digital Age – 2026 📅 19–23 January 2026 Now in its eighth edition, this international online conference examines the challenges and opportunities posed by disinformation, AI-generated content, and algorithmic bias. #digitalmuseum

📸 Snapshot at Belvedere 21 – Long exposure photography for young people! Thursday, 22 January 2026 | 4:30–7:30 p.m. Once a month, we demonstrate new techniques and possibilities in digital photography. This time, it's all about long exposure. #Snapshot

An outlook into 2026 🖼 A year of exhibitions engaging with nature, material, artistic practice and historical context. From 19th-century landscape painting to works using natural materials, textiles between art and design, altered paintings, and positions shaped by movement and social experience.

Don't miss it! ⏰ Wotruba International is on display at Belvedere 21 until 11 January 2026. Marking the 50th anniversary of Fritz Wotruba's death, this exhibition showcases his international exhibitions and networks. #WotrubaInternational

Happy New Year. Here’s to a new museum year in 2026. We look forward to sharing it with you. . Foto: Johannes Stoll / Belvedere

The Belvedere congratulates Jakob Lena Knebl and Ashley Hans Scheirl on receiving the Oskar Kokoschka Prize for their artistic work. The exhibition Ashley Hans Scheirl. In & Out of Painting is on display at Belvedere 21 until 1 February. Foto: @eselat #AshleyHansScheirl

Sundays at the museum. ✨ On 21 December, Belvedere 21 will offer a diverse programme of educational activities. The art mediation team will accompany your visit with free short tours and answer any questions you may have. #ImLoop

🪞 Artwork of the Month: Mike Rijnierse Quantum Mirror 📅 Thursday, 18 December 2025 🕢 5:00–6:00 pm. Using Mike Rijnierse's 'Quantum Mirror' as a starting point, we will explore that fleeting moment when all possibilities exist simultaneously and perception becomes uncertain. #Civa2025

✨ Discursive Screenings: ‘A Quantum Leap in Time Measurement’ and ‘Brute Force’ 📅 Thursday, 18 December 2025 | 🕢 6:00–8:30 p.m. Two consecutive screenings followed by discussions offer exciting insights into the intersection of science, art and social issues. #Screening

Where is the only written proof of the Upper Belvedere’s completion hidden? In the Palace Chapel more precisely, above the altar. In the Palace Chapel, above the altar. Discover it in a guided tour with curator Georg Lechner. 🗓 Dec 11, 2025 🕟 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Sprechstunde at Belvedere 21: The Subject in Capitalism – Do We Still Own Ourselves? 📅 Thursday, 11 December 2025 ⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m. In our monthly consultation hour, we reflect together on the relationship between art and society. #Sprechstunde