Art highlight in the Parkschlössl: abstraction meets figuration!

Art highlight in the Parkschlössl: abstraction meets figuration!

An exciting art exhibition will soon be available in the Parkschlössl in Spittal. The show is entitled “Dialogue between abstraction and figurative art” and presents the works of the two artists Ursula C. Gatterer and Theresa Viehberger. This exhibition is from July 28th to August 8th, 2025 and opens with a vernissage on July 28th at 6 p.m. Admission is free and opening hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Loud Click Carinthia The event also represents an important cultural contribution to the region.

The two artists come from Carinthia and live in Mallnitz. Her works reflect different perspectives on landscapes. Gater is dedicated to abstract representations of nature, while Viehberger highlights figures, animals and traces in her pictures. The regional references in her works tell universal stories about people and nature.

Art and culture in Carinthia

The exhibition in the Parkschlössl is part of Carinthia's active art and culture scene, which is influenced by policies like that of Ktn.gv.at the new cultural strategy described above is strengthened. This strategy, which is being developed under the leadership of cultural officer LH Peter Kaiser, is made up of a comprehensive participatory process that will run over two and a half years.

The aim of this strategy is to actively involve the Carinthian population and to promote a dialogue with artists and cultural workers. It is of great importance that politics protect the freedom of art and allow creative forms of expression, regardless of the political framework. In this sense, the region supports events and promotes the preservation of cultural diversity in Carinthia/Koroška.

Diversity of artistic expressions

The diversity of the Carinthian art scene is currently also visible at another exhibition. Opened on Wednesday evening Ktn.gv.at the show “real: abstract” at the MMKK in Klagenfurt, which shows works by Richard Kaplenig and Julian Taupe. Kaplenig presents realistic painting in black and white, while Taupe works with a colorful palette and creates abstract compositions. This exhibition will be on view until February 16, 2025 and is part of a project that promotes various forms of artistic expression.

In summary, it can be said that the promotion of art in Carinthia not only benefits local artists such as Gatterer and Viehberger, but is also anchored in broader cultural contexts. Current developments show how important a lively and diverse art scene is for the identity and cultural experience of the region. The commitment of state politics and the creative exchange between artists and the population are responsible for this.