Ingrid Wiener wins Austrian Art Prize 2024 in the MAK!

Ingrid Wiener wins Austrian Art Prize 2024 in the MAK!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - The art scene in Austria celebrates an important moment! The MAK Wiener, who received the Austrian Art Prize on December 10, 2024. This award not only emphasizes its extraordinary creativity, but also marks a milestone in her career, which extends over several decades. The announcement that one of Viennese central works, *dr. Müller's cable spring* (2009/10), is acquired and thus included in the collection of the MAK.

Ingrid Wiener, born in Vienna in 1942 and now based in Kapfenstein, is known for her detailed tapestries "paintings", which she creates on the loom by precise manual work. Your works are characterized by kaleidoscope -like fragments and surprising perspectives and often represent snapshots of everyday life that act as time documents. Their art not only has national importance, but is also recognized internationally. Wiener's work *Dr. Müller's cable spring* offers a multifaceted insight into modern technology and networking and is considered one of its main works.

art and collection development

The MAK underlines with the purchase of *dr. Müller's cable spring*, the importance of promoting contemporary art and support from the Austrian galleries. This investment is one of the greatest purchases from the past 15 years and shows the commitment of the museum to integrate important artists and their works in his collection. Information about other works and artistic initiatives can be found on the makskammt , which strengthens and promotes interest in contemporary art.