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Showing a selection of Nepalese art from the 1950s up to today, this exhibition illustrates the changing views of the nation on the west, as well as its development and plays on tradition.

An exhibition on the era eventually known as ‘Red Vienna,’ a period between the two World Wars where city hall was dominated by a progression of innovative Social Democrats –  a time of great advancements in architecture and quality of life which contributed greatly to the success of the city we see today.

Owing much to anti-classical art between the 15th and 18th centuries, Op Art, a mid-20th century movement based on optical illusions is still prevalent today, though usually taken lightly by critics. This exhibition aims to elucidate the wider context of this sensory and experiential style through paintings, reliefs and installations, ultimately making a case for its artistic worth.

Making her name by approaching political and social topics with mixed media and dry humor, this Berlin-based artist and former teacher at the Bildende’s new exhibit I Cannot Hide My Anger is a site-specific installation that interacts with the Belvedere 21’s classic modernist architecture, physically reflecting male power structures in art history, politics and language.

The exhibit Als Ich Can shows 3 of the 20 or so surviving works by this influential 15th century painter, offering a glimpse into the time of Duke Philip, early renaissance urban culture and courtly life in the Burgundian Netherlands.

A picture says 1,000 words – see the very best shots of the past year as the winning entries of the 62nd World Press Photo contest come to Vienna.

To commemorate what would have been the 100th birthday of one of Austria’s most prominent and influential artists, the Albertina presents a retrospective of Maria Lassnig best-known works.

With over 200 works by the likes of Robert Frank, Merry Alpern and Martin Parr this exhibit explores the ever-changing state of street photography from the 1930s to today through the categories, street life, crashes, public transfer, anonymity and alienation.

The most successful musical of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved adaptation of T.S. Eliot returns in this new iteration of the original production, helped along by the original director Sir Trevor Nunn, who recently worked in Vienna on 2016’s Schikaneder. In German with English surtitles.

This hands-on educational exhibition for ages 6-12 lets kids explore the human body, examining skin and hair, fighting bacteria and viruses, exploring the digestive tract from within and other playful activities that emphasize the importance of taking care of yourself.

A pioneer of Austrian expressionism often overshadowed by later artists like Schiele and Kokoschka, Richard Gerstl is given some much-deserved appreciation in this comprehensive presentation.

Besides performing his solo show Seven Ways to Skin an Ocelot this month, British comedic legend John Cleese is also teaming up with local comedian Michael Niavarani for two weeks in Hopeless But Not Serious, a show in both English and German which promises a colorful re-enactment of the Battle of Königgrätz.

The French post-Impressionist master gets his first major exhibition in Austria, showcasing his characteristic use of vibrant colors which he developed after a trip to St. Tropez in 1909.

Currently on loan from the Centre Pompidou of Paris, see highlights of Florence and Daniel Guerlain’s impressive collection of drawings, including works by Marcel Dzama, Robert Longo, David Nash and Kiki Smith.

Who said summer was barbecue season! The cozy wooden huts of the Feuerdorf (fire village) on the bank of the Donaukanal seat 8-12 around an open fire where you can grill according to the various themed menus provided.

An insightful reaction to the ongoing migrant crisis, Austrian artist Deborah Sengl teams up with the Time Busters to offer a refugee-themed escape room experience as a way of stimulating reflection and empathy for the dispossessed, with real photos of people on the run interspersed in the installation.

Focusing this year on the Maghreb in north Africa, this showcase of the current middle eastern music scene ranges from traditional to jazz and pop, putting the region in the spotlight and dismantling prejudice with performances by hip newcomers and big names.

Uniting the works of painter Michaelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, experience the torrid passion of the Italian baroque with over 70 works.

The winner of this year’s Palme d’Or at Cannes, Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s latest film is a darkly comical thriller about a destitute family sponging off a richer one.

Featuring 61 matches, 71 players and €2.8 million in prize money, the Vienna stop of the ATP 500 pro tennis tour is an autumn sporting fixture.

Gaming culture gets its day in the sun at this non-commercial, free convention featuring cosplay, talks on the future of the industry, expert panels, e-sports, tournaments and numerous exhibitors.

Raising funds for the construction of a school for underprivileged children near Izmir, Staatsoper soprano Valentina Nafornița teams up with the Rotary Club and Rotaract Vienna International to perform famous arias, along with guest performance by the young violin talent Sophia Hahn.

From the pen of Nick Jones (Orange is the new Black) comes this tragicomic tale of celebrity, failure, humanity and connection, featuring a large chimpanzee fantasizing about his glory days on TV and his widowed owner, miscommunicating amid a world that will never understand either of them.