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“The older I am, the more playful I become!” Finnish photographer Brotherus here enjoys a mid-career retrospective, highlighting her self-portraiture cut with precision and playfulness.

A fundamental founder of Wiener Moderne, Secessionist, and one of the most important Viennese architects from the turn of the 20th century is revisited in a first major exhibition for 50 years on the 100th anniversary of his death. Wagner is explored here through the context of his contemporaries, predecessors and successors, giving a panoramic view of his work and his influence.

Three revolutionary Viennese architects are considered in this study of furniture design from the Wiener Moderne era.

Celebrating the Austrian architect’s 90th birthday, the gallery will exhibit his personal selection of 15 drawings from his extraordinary 50-year career.

See some of the stunning art movements that emerged in the years after the death of the seminal Gustav Klimt.

Fascinated by ornamentation, Czernin has created graphic designs that meld with the 13th century fragments of the rosette of the minbar from the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo.

After a brief threat of closure, the Westlicht gallery has been snatched from the jaws of oblivion thanks to sponsorship from Polaroid, and continues to bring some of the best examples of the photographic arts.

Their latest exhibition features Vivian Maier, an eccentric American nanny regarded alongside the likes of Robert Frank and Weegee after boxes of prints and rolls of undeveloped film were discovered in her Chicago attic shortly after her death. Armed with a Rolleiflex camera kept at chest level while walking her wards, her work demonstrates both tremendous technical ability and remarkable acumen for character and representation, proving herself one of the greats in American street photography.

Made in close collaboration with the decorated German artist, this retrospective shows half a century’s worth of staggering interdisciplinary experiments.

Featuring around 80 works, this cross section of the influential photographer’s work transports you from his native Austria to the US and the Middle East.

One of the highlights of summer in Vienna is the city’s abundance of open-air cinemas, among the best of the bunch, Volxkino shows a top selection of films for free in some beautiful and lesser known pockets of town. Often screening movies in their original language, the program features old classics like Our Man in Havana to newer favorites like Wall:E.

Trace Viennese art over the last two centuries via the evolving depiction of the flower, from Waldmüller’s Beidermeier-era bouquets to Klimt’s sunflower.

Exhibiting visual artists from around the world exploring music from Laurie Anderson or John Cage to Vienna’s own Gerhard Rühm, this exhibit will also coincide with performances from the likes of Hermann Nitsch.

Commemorating the centennial of Klimt’s death, the Leopold explores the lasting impact of Viennese Modernism’s chief protagonist.

20 years since it first foray outdoors, the Filmarchiv lays out an exceptional program of classics and Austrian premieres situated in a beautiful corner of Augarten.

The annual free film festival shows a vast array of movies for all, from operas to musicals to animation.

Throughout the summer, the world’s largest repertoire theater opens its doors to the public, giving a peek behind the curtain.

At dusk on Fridays and Saturdays through July until September, this open-air film festival will show great picks from the last year, including the winner of the Austrian American Short Film Festival. Frameout will also collaborate for one weekend with Calle Libre (see “Transforming Walls and Communities, p 79) to focus on street art, and, once again, there’s also the much-loved cat video festival.

With a packed music and performance line-up, Afrika Tage is a two-week romp celebrating sounds, styles and cuisine from all over the continent. Including the likes of Nigerian songwriter Bombino, who recorded his recent album Nomad with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, the old school reggae mainstay Inner Circle and electric dance troupe Africa Royal Ballet Djiby, there are also dance and drumming workshops and plenty of fun activities for the kids too. Also worth noting: for all children under 13, entry is completely free!

A policy sounding board to rival Davos, hear experts from the fields of politics, business, technology and civil society examine ideas around the theme of “Diversity and Resilience.” In an age dominated by social media, how does journalism retain relevance? With economic growth comes environmental responsibility; how can we continue to innovate whilst sustaining the natural world? Explore the questions poised by some great minds and network in the beautiful Alps.

The cool after-work party on the ramparts returns, offering a chance to see the museum and its wonderful works with an Aperol spritz in hand.

Reminiscent of Maria Lassnig among others for her expressive portraiture, the Lisbon born, Vienna-based illustrator presents her latest work, exploring themes of femininity and the body.

Travel back in time as hundreds of classic car enthusiasts parade their rare automobiles through the streets.

Join underwater characters as this holiday workshop produces Showtime’s original adaptation of the musical The Little Mermaid.

The cool after-work party on the ramparts returns, offering a chance to see the museum and its wonderful works with an Aperol spritz in hand.

Transport your senses with belly dancing and masterclasses and discover the charm of this exotic middle eastern art form.

Markta is a new food concept, which puts consumers in direct contact with producers. Meet the people behind some of the finest foods in the country.

Spike Lee’s latest joint is a reimagining of the remarkable true story of an African-American detective who infiltrated the Ku Klux Klan in the early ‘70s.

Vienna saw drastic cultural and societal change around the turn of the 20th century. The work of this revered photographer and close friend of Gustav Klimt offers a privileged insight.

The cool after-work party on the ramparts returns, offering a chance to see the museum and its wonderful works with an Aperol spritz in hand.

Stanley Kubrick’s groundbreaking sci-fi masterpiece celebrates its 50th anniversary this year with a return to the big screen for a week.