Street art goes museum

The Wien Museum´s central location on Karlsplatz has now been emptied out in preparation or extensive renovation and reconstruction works that will start this fall.  Meanwhile though, the museum curators Karina Karadensky and Christine Koblitz had the excellent idea to make the walls of the museum available for street artists, who have painted all roomsContinue reading “Street art goes museum”

Where Obelix, Captain Kirk, and Han Solo mingle: The Vienna ComicCon 2018

Obelix, Captain Kirk, Han Solo, Joda, Kalisi, medieval knights…  What do these characters have in common?  They all roamed around side by side and rather photogenically at the Vienna ComicCon 2018.  This dress-up and gaming event took place at Messe Wien from 17 to 18 November.  Thanks to Instagramers Austria I had the chance toContinue reading “Where Obelix, Captain Kirk, and Han Solo mingle: The Vienna ComicCon 2018”

Monstrous machines and biting dogs – Keith Haring´s Alphabet at the Albertina

Keith Haring is perhaps best known for his funky cartoons of happy babies with halos and line drawings of Mickey Mouse look-alikes.  At first glance his use of garish colours and popping black silhouettes gives the impression of a happy cartoon world.  What you can buy on buttons and T-shirts are often his happier motifs.  Continue reading “Monstrous machines and biting dogs – Keith Haring´s Alphabet at the Albertina”