Lugner homage: Alec Monopoly gives Vienna a creative shine!

Lugner homage: Alec Monopoly gives Vienna a creative shine!

With a surprising homage to her late father Richard Lugner, Jacqueline Lugner made a special gesture on February 26, 2025, on the occasion of this year's Opera Ball. The American street artist Alec Monopoly, known for his impressive graffiti, was not only presented as a star guest, but also created an impressive mural on the facade of Lugner City. According to oe24, this became a work of art in its own right, showing Richard Lugner together with his iconic black top hat, while the famous Monopoly figure leans next to it - a distinctive connection to the builder's life and his striking personality.

For Jacqueline Lugner, choosing Alec Monopoly was not just a creative decision, but an emotional moment of remembrance. Her enthusiasm for his art began in 2018 when she visited an exhibition in Las Vegas with her father Richard. This personal connection is also reflected in the care with which the Lugner family reserved their father's box during the event to honor him. “It's very exciting to be here,” explained Monopoly, who also appeared as a DJ in the afternoon after the mural was completed and thrilled his fans. His artistic presence in Vienna will, he hopes, have a long-term impact on the city's art scene, as he explained while also sharing his plans to visit the Van Gogh exhibition, as reported on meinbezirk.at.

Art as part of tradition

With this extraordinary presentation of her work, Jacqueline Lugner brought a fresh, artistic touch to the family tradition of the Opera Ball. The fact that the mural is intended to last up to ten years suggests that Richard Lugner's legacy in the Viennese art scene will be carried on beyond the Opera Ball. The doublets of personal loss and artistic commitment create a new dimension in the tradition that has shaped the Lugners over the years.