Styria Show at Vienna's Heldenplatz: Construction of the Pavilions
The STEIERMARK SCHAU, with an innovative reinterpretation of traditional state exhibitions, showcases socially significant themes from artistic and scientific perspectives every two years. Part of the exhibition is a pavilion that connects current discourses with contemporary art. This year, the exhibition is completed not by one, but by three pavilions. The setup at Vienna's Heldenplatz is currently in full swing. The exhibition can be visited from March 13 to 30 with free admission.
Steiermark Schau at Vienna's Heldenplatz under the title Ambition & Illusion
Under the title Ambition & Illusion, this year's STEIERMARK SCHAU highlights the history of Eggenberg Palace – the heyday of the UNESCO World Heritage site, the challenges and crises of that time, and especially its residents. Three pavilions with different architectural concepts and contemporary artworks complement the exhibition. At Vienna's Heldenplatz, there will be the unique opportunity to visit all three pavilions in one place before they are presented in Styria at Eggenberg Palace Park, in Mariazell, Leoben, and beyond the state borders.
An innovative exhibition space
The architecture of the pavilions is inspired by that of Eggenberg Palace. The design was undertaken by the Graz architectural group WG3. Their concept aims to interpret the history, architecture, and aesthetics of the palace in an innovative way in the pavilions. "For example, the number play that can be found throughout the building in Eggenberg Palace is reflected in the design, thus forming a reference to the main venue of the STEIERMARK SCHAU," explain the architects of WG3.
Their construction consists mainly of a wooden framework, similar to that of a tent. The total area of the pavilions is over 470 square meters, with each pavilion covering about 150 square meters. The pavilions are designed as temporary structures that will be reassembled and dismantled at the other locations after the preview in Vienna.
STEIERMARK SCHAU 2025
Ambition & Illusion
History Repeating?
Opening of the pavilions: 12.03.2025, 7 PM
Duration of the pavilions: 13.03.–30.03.2025
Location: Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna
Curated by Günther Holler-Schuster
Further information can be found here: steiermarkschau.at/presse
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