Frederick Kiesler was an influential Austrian architect and designer, known for his innovative work in theatre design, furniture, and interior design during the 20th century.Read More →
Gerhard Haderer, an Austrian caricaturist, explores societal issues through impactful illustrations, faced legal challenges over “The Life of Jesus,” and shifted to art after cancer surgery.Read More →
He was active in Vienna from the 1910s. As part of a municipal program to construct workers’ homes after World War I, he designed a small row in the Viennese suburb Laaer Berg. At this time, he also produced his modular stacking furniture.Read More →
In 1934, he joined Ferdinand Porsche’s design bureau in Stuttgart and began work on the styling of the Volkswagen, the people’s car.Read More →
Richard Josef Neutra (1892 – 1970) was an Austrian American artist and designer. He was born in Vienna and lived in Los Angeles and southern California for much of his life.Read More →
Schloss Blühnbach, a 17th-century hunting castle in the Austrian Alps, holds a rich history of ownership and renovations, now lying “hermetically sealed” and inaccessible.Read More →
Birgit Jürgenssen’s “Shoe Chair” merges a high-heeled shoe and a chair, critiquing gender roles and societal expectations, embodying her innovative feminist artistic exploration.Read More →
Josef Hoffmann’s Sitzmaschine armchair combines functionality and avant-garde design, reflecting the principles of Jugendstil while highlighting innovation in materials and craftsmanship within applied arts.Read More →
Hans Hollein, an Austrian architect and designer, left a versatile legacy in architecture and design. His ability to work across scales and disciplines continues to inspire.Read More →
Emanuel Josef Margold (1889 – 1962), an Austrian architect and designer, was known for his work in furniture, glass, porcelain, and packaging design. He achieved prestigious recognition in 1910.Read More →