Category Archive: Art & Culture

In the category Art & Culture you will find exciting stories and works by great artists and young shooting stars of the art scene. But also interesting articles about exhibitions around the world. You can also find book- and music recommendations, fancy videos as well as essays by Austrian writer Franzobel.

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Django Django – Spirals (Official Music Video)

“Spirals” is the name of Django Django’s new dynamic song. The new single is accompanied by a music video by Maxim Kelly, which takes the audience into a universe of psychedelic mandalas …

MICHAEL KOVACEK: collecting is in our nature // Auction House im Kinsky

Michael Kovacek is one of the founders of the Viennese auction house im Kinsky and, as he will tell you himself, has dedicated himself “body and soul” to art. We discuss the thrill of the auctions, the passion for collecting and why record prices are always worthy of making the headlines …

Strong women // Auction House im Kinsky

The women at the Kinsky aren’t shrinking violets! Whatever different art periods they may come from, they’re confidently looking out into the world …

EINSTEIN’S TONGUE an essay by Franzobel

MOUNTAINS // Auction House im Kinsky

As the way to the sea is becoming difficult due to travel restrictions, a trip to the local mountains is proving more and more attractive. Artists have always found inspiration in the call of the mountains. Auction house im Kinsky has gathered some real and imaginary places for a journey into the mountains for you …

St. Vincent – New York (Official Video)

Directed by visual artist Alex Da Corte, the clip takes place in what Da Corte describes as a “blurry and fractured, dreamy and flat” version of New York City. It’s a visual feast of vibrant, slightly absurd outfits …

Studio Alessandro Painsi: new custom clothing and design line

Charlap Hyman & Herrero, New York – Los Angeles: Overgrow // QUARANTINE SPIRIT

For the WALDEN exhibition at Schloss Hollenegg for Design, Charlap Hyman & Herrero collaborated with New York firm Calico Wallpaper in order to produce “Overgrow” …

The wishing table // Auction House im Kinsky

Summer ist the perfect time to entertain friends. The auction house im Kinsky offers some wonderful objects in its after-sale to enhance your dining table or dining room. Tables, dishes or decoration – every piece has been made by well-known masters …

AMOS REX art museum, Helsinki: underground, overground

Play area and social meeting place on top, cultural institution down below: Helsinki’s Amos Rex art museum is an extraordinary building that has scooped up multiple architectural awards …

CONSTANT NEW BEGINNINGS // column by Helder Suffenplan

Taking inspiration from this quote by Hermann Hesse, I want to see every single moment as a new beginning, as the start of a new story with a happy ending. But in tough times – like during a pandemic – I admit that it’s not always easy to maintain this state of constant joyful anticipation …

Wonderful holiday destinations: im Kinsky summerbreaks // Auction House im Kinsky

The temperatures rise, the cities are heating up. Who wouldn’t dream of a trip to the countryside or the sea? We put together an array of wonderful holiday destinations for you, easily reachable by mind and soul – and all without restrictions …

Male portraits throughout history – a comparison by Auction House im Kinsky

The im Kinsky post auction sale offers you an exciting view on male portraits throughout history and takes you through a fascinating trip through the history of art …

Madame Gandhi – Waiting For Me

“Waiting For Me” is an ecofeminist anthem that calls for personal freedom and a heightened awareness of corruption and greed, with a positive focus on reclaiming womxn’s history to inspire climate change …

THE Stylemate summer issue 2020: cover design in progress by Alessandro Painsi // ART

THE Stylemate Magazine commissioned emerging artist Alessandro Painsi to create the cover for the new summer issue 2020 – “nobody believed it – faith” …

Louvre Abu Dhabi and other cultural sites in the emirate reopened to the public

Selected museums and cultural sites of the emirate are open to visitors again! Strict health and safety guidelines and precautions have been implemented in advance. …

im Kinsky summer auction: art for experts and enthusiasts // Auction House im Kinsky

From old master’s paintings, antiques and design objects to contemporary art: the im Kinsky summer auction is offering highlights for every taste …

#BACKDANSLESBACS – Corine – Je danse le mia

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