Kahán Art Space Vienna focuses on artists who work with current social, economic and political subjects. In this sense, art explores questions about our existence and co-existence, as these are also indicators of an open and democratic society after all.
A space for art and dialogue, Kahán Art Space Vienna was established in the second district of Vienna, where the editorial office of the Austrian political and social periodical DATUM and the office of the Austrian publisher of the German weekly newspaper DIE ZEIT are also located. A communication bridge between these institutions is created by KRAUS café and bar, which also serves as an additional event venue.
In what ways are we exposed to a deprivation of liberty, to oppression, and to exploitation today? What can be said about the situation of fundamental rights and freedoms? What artistic reactions and interventions can be found out there relevant to these questions? Kahán Art Space Vienna sheds light on these questions and reveals the current trends around these themes.
Still it doesn’t reduce art to a mere political and social dimension but makes its potential for a free and independent life and way of thinking visible and turns it into something that can be experienced. Kahán Art Space Vienna focuses on the work and views of artists who challenge existing behavioural and idealistic conventions, who create the opportunity for a new interpretation of social, historical and political conditions, and thereby sharpen and change our view of the world and its issues. Over this process, the innovative power and critical thinking of art encourages us to question the usual categories, concepts or supposed objectivity, to consider alternative options, and to place ourselves in unusual perspectives. Thus, the venue sees the creative process and practice as a method of investigating issues that are not addressed socially or are being suppressed.
Kahán Art Space Vienna holds four individual or group exhibitions every year. But the meaning of art does not only manifest itself in works of art and art projects - it embeds itself into various dialogues formulating first between the artists and the artwork, then between the artwork and the public, and finally, among various public spaces. The communication of artistic thoughts, views and statements are supported and accompanied by guided visits, discussions and workshops. The self-managed art communication programme organised with the involvement of the artists is primarily aimed at the direct area (mostly schools).
Following a successful presentation at Parallel Vienna 2024, the Dr. Eva Kahan Foundation is delighted to continue its collaboration with artist Stefanie Moshammer in presenting her latest exhibition, Each Poison, A Pillow, at the Kahan Art Space Vienna.
At this year's PARALLEL, the Dr. Eva Kahan Foundation presents Stefanie Moshammer.
The Dr. Eva Kahan Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Total View: Sensing Sinicization.
H.aven by Mateusz Choróbski (Radomsko, 1987) introduces the artist’s wider research project and, by playing a series of word games, refers directly to the Dr. Éva Kahán Foundation and its history.
The first solo exhibition of Anna Hulačová (1984, Sušice, Czechia) in Austria evolves on the topic of beekeeping and equilibrates both its utopian and dystopian sentiments.
The Dr. Eva Kahan Foundation, entrepreneur Sandra Berkson and personalities from the worlds of art and culture are taking a stand against anti-Semitism in Austria.
The exhibition by Mykola Ridnyi at the Secession is sponsored by the Dr. Éva Kahán Foundation.
Have you ever seen a rocket? Lucy Ivanova's father has, according to the title of one of her works.
At this year's PARALLEL, the Dr. Eva Kahan Foundation presents two artistic positions that deal with the relationship between man and nature.
The Dr. Eva Kahan Foundation is pleased to announce the first Austrian exhibition of the Kosovar artist Driton Selmani, opening at the Kahan Art Space Vienna on June 7th. The exhibition is curated by Hana Ostan Ožbolt.
The exhibition revolves around the story of Diana Tamane’s grandmother, who once became a ‘flower smuggler.’
The Dr. Éva Kahán Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition Geocinema: The Making of Earths at the Kahán Art Space Vienna from May 25th until July 31st, 2022.
The Dr. Éva Kahán Foundation is pleased to present an exhibition by the Polish-Romani artist Małgorzata Mirga-Tas at Kahán Art Space Vienna & Budapest.
The Dr. Éva Kahán Foundation is pleased to present an exhibition by the Hungarian intermedia artist Judit Kis at Kahán Art Space Vienna & Budapest.
The Dr. Éva Kahán Foundation is pleased to present an exhibition by artist Bilijana Đurđević (1973, Belgrade) at Kahán Art Space Vienna.
The Dr. Éva Kahán Foundation is pleased to present a special artist's edition on the occasion of Andreas Greiner's exhibition in the Kahan Art Spaces Vienna/Budapest. In line with Greiner's ‘portrait series’ of living sculptures, the artist has commissioned a microscopic portrait of the main protagonist of his exhibition "Jungle Memory", the ‘Buchdrucker’ bark beetle. The high quality C-print (70.8 x 48.8 cm) is available to purchase for a price of 850 euro. For more information, please contact info@evakahnfoundation.org.
The exhibition is open from Wednesday to Saturday, 5-14 May, from 10:00 to 19:00.
Pre-registration is required: nemeth@evakahanfoundation.org
