The world’s largest collection of Vienna Actionism Museum comprises the diverse oeuvre of the four main protagonists: Günter Brus (1938-2024), Otto Muehl (1925-2013), Hermann Nitsch (1938-2022) and Rudolf Schwarzkogler (1940-1969) from 1957-1973. The collection is supplemented by early works by Adolf Frohner and Alfons Schilling, who had a significant influence on the emergence of Vienna Actionism.
The collection, which also contains extensive archive material, is to be made accessible and utilised for research purposes.
It consists of collages, screen prints, posters, photographs and film works. The museum will present the collection to an interested public in both permanent and temporary exhibitions, supplemented by international loans and contemporary contributions.
WAM EDITION-Thomas Feuerstein – With reference to Ad Reinhardt’s comic-like series How to Look from the 1940s, Thomas Feuerstein’s graphic updates …
Publication on the occasion of the event
ART, CULTURE AND WAR with the key players key players Ulrich Heinen, Rainer Gabriel, Norman Junge and Bazon Brock …
From December 6th to 8th, we hosted the artist and activist Diana Burkot from the Pussy Riot collective with her SWEAT AND BLOOD project at WAM and …
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary and reinstallation of the installation “Einen Augenblick Zeit” by Hofstetter Kurt in the Vienna subway station Schottentor …
From 1966 onwards, Otto Muehl placed the human body and its emancipatory …
Mass in and with and through G. Brus and L. Haider.
A swansong and a festive song: for birthdays and deaths. Texts by Brus and Haider: from sow to sow. Mass wine for the people: from wine to wine. …
Many thanks to almost 700 visitors who visited the WAM that evening! …
The Swedish journalist and writer Gunnar Bolin reports on how his great-granduncle ‘Luigi’ Hoffenreich became one of the most important photographers of the Vienna Actionists. …
The WAM presents a performance by Mexican artist Guadalupe Aldrete. There will also be hourly highlight tours of the current exhibition …
Schwarzkogler took a highly individual path within Vienna Actionism by assigning a fundamentally different role to the viewer, a role that foreshadowed many things …
14/09/2025, 6:00 PM, WAM. Presentation of the upcoming book for the exhibition WHAT IS VIENNA ACTIONISM? followed by a discussion …
With this very early work, which Muehl titled ‘Crisis’, we present a work that strongly references Günter Brus’ informal cycle and …
Only a few people experienced the actions of the Vienna Actionists live. Some of them took place without an audience and were staged exclusively for the camera. But in the end, the photos are what remains. …
Get to know the treasures in our collection. Our director Julia Moebus-Puck will introduce you to various works from our art depot and take you to this exciting place. …
Oe1 travelled in the footsteps of Rudolf Schwarzkogler and also visited the WAM. …
In a joint workshop, the WAM and the Nitsch Museum are offering the exclusive and unique opportunity to work together with the artist Guadalupe Aldrete …
WAM and NITSCH FOUNDATION celebrate the end of the summer break and Hermann Nitsch’s birthday with two exclusive guided tours followed by a drink …
Marcello Farabegoli is a curator at the Vienna Actionism Museum and is responsible for taking the WAM out into the world. …
At the WAM Talk “Vienna Actionism and Women,” Eva Badura Triska, Chief Curator of WAM, and Rosemarie Brucher, …
His first solo exhibition took place at the Junge Generation Gallery in 1960. From 1964, Muehl concentrated on the realisation of …
On 7 June 1968, Brus, Muehl, Weibel and Wiener, together with other protagonists, took part in the event Kunst und Revolution (Art and Revolution) in Lecture Hall I …
The Vienna Actionism Museum is increasing its admission prices on June 1st. The increased entrance fees will go towards the expansion of …
Gender exchange, power relations and self-harm: What role does gender play in Vienna Actionism? …
The Wiener Festwochen under the direction of Milo Rau proclaimed the “Free Republic of Vienna” on 17 May on Vienna’s Rathausplatz. …
On the occasion of the Whitsun Festival at Prinzendorf Castle on Whit Sunday, there will be a special guided tour of the exhibition …
WAM will also offer special tours focusing on the individual Viennese Actionists …
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Four Actions
14.02.2025 – 27.07.2025
Exhibition: 14.02.2025 – 27.07.2025
Four Actions
With its second exhibition, the WAM is now going into greater depth. The opening exhibition WHAT IS VIENNA ACTIONISM? first offered an overview of the multi-layered developments of this movement in the 1960s, whereby the individual actions were only presented with exemplary photos. Now, under the title FOUR ACTIONS, an exhibition series is being launched that presents selected actions with all the available historical material. In this way, it will be possible for the first time to understand the actions in all their detail. The aim of the exhibition is to open up new perspectives on the reception of Vienna Actionism through the precise examination of individual actions.
Exhibition: 28.05. – 27.07.2025
Arbeit am Fleisch.
Thomas Feuerstein
Thomas Feuerstein is one of the most exciting and versatile artists of his generation. In his works, he combines art with science, literary history and philosophy – always with an eye on the boundaries of body, identity and life.
Following on from the tradition of Vienna Actionism, Feuerstein addresses central themes such as corporeality, transformation and the merging of art and life. The focus is particularly on the question: How is our relationship to the body changing in a world that is increasingly digital, technological and networked?
July 2025
July 6, Sunday, 4:00 pm
Our director Julia Moebus-Puck gives a personal insight into the development of Vienna Actionism.
July 17, Thursday, 5:00 pm
Tour through the current exhibition.
July 17, Thursday, 6:00 pm
Perishing and enduring, excesses and indulgence, between a longing for death and health fanaticism
July 26, Saturday, 6:00 pm
The Austrian artist Thomas Feuerstein leads through the exhibition ARBEIT AM FLEISCH.
Wednesday 30, July 2025, 7:00 pm
Young Boy Dancing Group has been creating site-specific live performances since 2014 that are characterised by physical intensity, improvisation and a striking DIY aesthetic. …
