Kunsthaus Gmünd opened: a Hockney jewel for Carinthia!

Kunsthaus Gmünd opened: a Hockney jewel for Carinthia!

Hauptplatz 25, 9853 Gmünd, Österreich - on May 24, 2025, the new Kunsthaus Gmünd was opened in Gmünd, Carinthia. The opening event took place in the presence of high -ranking politicians, including Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler and Governor Peter Kaiser. Kaiser emphasized the central importance of art and culture for social development, while Babler emphasized the role of art as the basis of democracy. During the ceremony, Erika Schuster, the head of the artist: downtown Gmünd, was also awarded the golden honor of the Republic of Austria for her cultural life's work.

The Kunsthaus, which is operated by the artist: Downtown Gmünd, does a non -profit private foundation, offers ten barrier -free exhibition rooms on an exhibition area of ​​400 square meters. The car-free forecourt extends over 500 square meters, while the courtyard project is equipped with a lift. The overall investment for this important cultural project was three million euros. Since January 2024, the cultural and marketing work has been in the hands of the foundation, which was previously organized by the Gmünd Cultural Initiative Association.

opening exhibition and artistic environment

The Kunsthaus starts with an impressive opening exhibition, which shows over 120 works by the renowned British artist David Hockney . The exhibition, which includes lithographs, etchings, screen prints and posters, is accompanied by an extensive supporting program, art mediation offers and tours. Hockney is described as an artist who makes the ordinary extraordinary, and his work can be viewed daily by October 5, 2025.

Gmünd itself is characterized as a “small city with great art”, which houses over 20 locations and more than 25 artists from home and abroad. This variety of visual arts, including photography, sculpture and film, makes Gmünd an important center for art and culture. In addition, the city was recently named the third -party small town of Austria.

insights into the artists: downtown Gmünd

The development of the artists: downtown Gmünd has been back over two decades. Since its foundation in 1991, the Gmünd cultural initiative has made a contribution to promoting the visual art and handicrafts and thus contributed to urban development. The revitalization of old town buildings through art and culture has increased the attractiveness of Gmünd, which is also reflected in the high number of visitors in the summer months.

The city maintains close cooperation with cultural institutions, commercial enterprises and media, which form the basis for a strong network in the cultural, marketing and tourism sectors. This collaboration not only led to the creation of a large offer of events in Upper Carinthia, but also brought Gmünd National and International Recognition, including the Eden Award 2011, the highest European tourism award.