Open Studio Days - Vienna Art Week, Vienna, November 2019
2019-11-17 Open Studio Days represents Vienna's annual artistic event showcasing professional creative workspaces during Vienna Art Week, inviting the public to explore contemporary design studios and artists' workshops throughout the Austrian capital. The photographic documentation records 36 diverse interior scenes from multiple Vienna-based artists and designers, revealing architectural environments, creative processes, and personal workspaces. Subjects include studio interiors, design materials, artist portraits, and meticulously arranged creative environments across various professional disciplines.
36 photos
Interior Study of Design Workspace with Herringbone Floors and Arched Windows Architectural interior documenting a design studio or creative workspace, featuring a large wooden table strewn with sketches, design materials, and drafting documents. Herringbone parquet flooring extends beneath mid-century modern furniture, with arched windows providing soft natural illumination and framing a vase of yellow flowers. Minimal white walls and carefully arranged work surfaces suggest a contemplative, process-oriented creative environment. Mid-Century Modern Interior with Illuminated Wooden Sideboard and Floor Lamp Warm-toned wooden sideboard with multiple drawers positioned against a white wall, featuring an elegant floor lamp casting soft illumination. Vintage framed circular artwork displayed on the sideboard's surface, creating a refined mid-century aesthetic with carefully composed spatial arrangement and muted color palette. Parquet flooring and white door frame contribute to the refined domestic interior composition. 
Triptych Mirror Display with Figurines and Glass Dome in Vintage Setting Elegant tri-fold vanity mirror positioned on a fur-like textured surface, displaying delicate sculptural figurines beneath glass domes. Positioned on a polished wooden surface, the mirrors create a fragmented, reflective landscape that multiplies and refracts the ceramic statuettes, creating a complex visual arrangement of soft, muted tones and intricate spatial relationships. The composition suggests a carefully curated personal display of decorative objects with a nostalgic, intimate quality. 
Mid-Century Modern Interior with Rocking Chair and Sculptural Object Minimalist interior scene featuring a mid-century modern rocking chair with wooden legs positioned near large windows overlooking an urban landscape. A sculptural wooden object rests on a round side table, complementing the organic curved forms and warm tones of the furniture against hexagonal tile flooring and neutral wall surfaces. Soft natural light filters through tall windows, creating a serene, contemplative domestic space. 
Vintage Audio Sanctuary: Vinyl Record Player with Analog Music Collection Intricate composition documenting an analog music archival environment, featuring a wooden-cased vintage record player with a vinyl disc mounted, surrounded by woven storage baskets filled with compact discs and audio equipment. The scene reveals a rich textural landscape of warm wooden tones, metallic audio components, and a cream-colored textured surface, suggesting a personal music preservation and listening space. Meticulously arranged audio artifacts communicate a reverence for mid-20th century sound reproduction technologies. 
Photographic Study of Mode Moments: Prints, Books, and Design Compositions Overhead view of a glass table displaying photographic prints, design books, and a publication titled "Mode Momente", arranged in an overlapping, dynamic composition. The prints feature imagery ranging from architectural and technological subjects, including a windmill and what appears to be a cyclist or design-related photograph, suggesting a curated exploration of visual aesthetics and graphic design. 
Architectural Study of Swimming Pool Ladder and Geometric Surfaces Photographic documentation of a pool ladder against a terracotta-toned architectural surface, positioned within a structured composition that emphasizes geometric interaction between metallic ladder rungs and planar backgrounds. The image reveals precise spatial relationships, capturing the metallic ladder's vertical lines in contrast with the horizontal planes of pool and surrounding architecture, with a white glove positioned adjacently on a wooden surface suggesting archival or documentary context. 
Domestic Interior with Computer Monitor Displaying Motorcycle Rider in Verdant Landscape Intimate domestic space featuring a computer monitor positioned on a radiator, displaying a vibrant outdoor scene of a motorcycle rider traversing a lush green landscape. Wooden chairs with curved forms occupy the foreground, creating a layered compositional depth that juxtaposes interior domestic stillness with the dynamic external motion captured on the screen. A potted plant and soft ambient lighting contribute to the serene domestic environment. 
Mid-Century Modern Dining Nook in Bright Viennese Apartment Interior Sunlit bay window interior featuring a round glass dining table with cantilevered chairs in blonde wood, positioned on herringbone parquet flooring. Modernist pendant light suspended above the table, surrounded by verdant houseplants and framed by tall white-painted windows overlooking an urban streetscape, exemplifying an elegant residential interior design aesthetic of the mid-20th century. 
Gallery Interior with Curved Photographic Prints and Minimal Wooden Furnishings Curated interior space featuring four curved photographic prints mounted on a white wall, displaying abstract human figures and architectural perspectives. Two minimal wooden stools positioned beneath the images create a balanced compositional arrangement, with a vintage wooden cabinet visible to the right and a glimpse of an adjoining room with soft blue tones in the background. The installation suggests a contemplative domestic gallery environment with careful spatial design. 
Gallery Curator Discusses Framed Artwork During Exhibition Installation A curator in a pale yellow sweater stands before a gallery wall displaying multiple framed monochromatic artworks, gesturing mid-explanation with an animated hand movement. The exhibition space features a minimalist white wall with four carefully arranged black-and-white images, suggesting a carefully curated photographic or artistic display. The subject's contemplative pose and expressive gesture indicate an ongoing discussion about the exhibited works. 
Vintage Television on Ornate Chair with Tapestry Throw in Wooden Interior Aged wooden floor supports an intricately upholstered chair draped with a baroque-style grey and white patterned textile, upon which a vintage white television or monitor rests at an angle. Soft natural light illuminates the interior space, highlighting the warm honey-toned wooden floorboards and creating subtle shadows against the textured furnishings and background wall. A contemplative domestic scene suggesting nostalgic technological and decorative intersections. 
Suspended Timepiece with Exposed Screw on Minimalist Wall Vintage analog clock mounted off-center on a pale, textured wall surface, positioned asymmetrically near an exposed flat-head screw. The clock face displays Roman numerals with a subtle patina, suggesting historical provenance, while the surrounding environment suggests a sparse, contemplative interior space with blurred photographic artwork visible in the peripheral background. 
Artist's Studio Corner with Unfinished Canvases and Scattered Reference Materials Interior architectural detail of a cluttered art studio revealing stacked canvases, art books, and paintings in various stages of completion. Wooden floor marked with yellow paint spatters, shelving units displaying art materials and framed works, with natural light filtering through a gridded window illuminating the intimate workspace. Compositional arrangement suggests an active creative environment of an artist's personal studio. 
Weathered Wooden Floorboards with Abstract Art in Corner Composition Aged wooden floor with rich golden-yellow patina, displaying extensive wear patterns and historical surface degradation. Multiple art canvases lean against white walls, featuring abstract circular motifs in muted tones, creating a minimal and contemplative spatial arrangement. Textural variations in the wooden planks suggest decades of use, with dark stains and irregular wear lines indicating the floor's significant aesthetic and temporal history. 
Surreal Interior Scene with Fragmented Figures and Architectural Spaces Enigmatic painting depicting a domestic interior with parquet flooring, white doorways, and abstracted human figures. A large black form dominates the central composition, disrupting the spatial perspective and obscuring part of a silhouetted figure wearing dark clothing. Warm amber and golden tones suffuse the background, creating a dreamlike atmosphere of psychological tension and spatial disorientation. 
Diverse Urban Crowd in Layered Photographic Installation with Lifelike Figures Photographic composition depicting a diverse group of individuals positioned at varying depths, creating a multi-layered visual representation of urban social space. The subjects stand in seemingly random arrangement, with figures wearing distinct clothing styles and colors, appearing slightly larger or smaller depending on their perceived proximity to the viewer. Soft lighting and muted background emphasize the human subjects' varied postures and silent interactions within this artistic spatial arrangement. 
Diverse Group of Women Gathered in Informal Social Interaction Photographic composition depicting a cluster of women positioned in a tight, conversational grouping within an undefined interior space. The subjects display varied postures and expressions, with individuals wearing casual clothing in muted colors, suggesting an informal professional or social setting. Soft, diffused lighting illuminates the scene, creating a sense of intimacy and casual engagement among the group members. 
Framed Memento Mori: Skull, Anonymous Mask, and Contemplative Objects Intricately composed still life featuring a metallic skull and a stylized Anonymous mask, carefully arranged within a compartmentalized ornate black and gold frame. The sculptural elements are positioned against a backdrop of muted tones, creating a contemplative tableau that explores themes of identity, anonymity, and mortality through carefully curated symbolic objects. Subdued lighting accentuates the textural contrasts between the metallic and white surfaces. 
Artist's Workspace: Pastel and Printmaking Tools Meticulously Arranged Overhead view of a specialized art workspace revealing an extensive collection of pastel sticks, printmaking tools, and artistic implements carefully organized on a paint-splattered work surface. Wooden trays contain an array of color-gradated pastels, while metallic tools, brushes, and boxes are systematically positioned, suggesting a methodical approach to creative practice and material preparation. The compositional density and chromatic variation reflect the intricate nature of mixed-media artistic processes. 
Researcher Examining Translucent Green Organic Specimen in Laboratory Setting Two researchers in a laboratory environment, with one closely inspecting a green translucent object held up to his face, partially obscuring his vision. The background reveals an interior workspace with photographs or documents affixed to a wall, suggesting a scientific or archival context. Soft overhead lighting illuminates the scene, capturing a moment of focused examination and collaborative investigation. 
Translucent Green Glass Distorting Black and White Photographic Portrait A vibrant emerald green glass object partially obscures a black and white photographic portrait, creating a complex visual interference and layered perspective. The translucent glass warps and refracts the monochromatic image beneath, generating an intriguing visual dialogue between transparency, distortion, and photographic representation. The composition explores perceptual boundaries between two-dimensional documentation and three-dimensional materiality. 
Suspended Circular Frame Intersecting Monochromatic Canvas in Studio Setting Large metallic circular hoop suspended from a chain, delicately positioned against a muted bluish-purple canvas mounted on a wall. The composition explores spatial relationships through geometric form, creating a nuanced interplay of shadow, light, and negative space within an intimate studio environment, with a draped fabric element visible at the image's periphery. Minimalist staging suggests conceptual artistic arrangement. 
Abstracted Leather Texture with Cracked, Undulating Surface Patterns Extreme close-up of a richly textured leather surface displaying deep reddish-brown tones and intricate topographical patterns. The image reveals complex craquelure and undulating folds, creating a landscape-like terrain of shadowed ridges and burnished valleys with organic, almost geological stratification. Subtle variations in light and shadow emphasize the material's complex structural integrity and aged patina. 
Artist in Contemplative Pose amid Blurred Autumnal Candle Installation A subject wearing glasses and a black jacket stands attentively in a softly illuminated interior space, framed by out-of-focus amber and yellow cylindrical objects suggestive of candles or sculptural elements. The background reveals a textured gray surface, potentially a wall or artwork, creating a layered compositional depth that emphasizes contemplative stillness and atmospheric nuance. Warm orange and burgundy tones dominate the foreground, creating a meditative visual environment. 
Reflective Moment: Older Man in White Shirt with Contemplative Gesture Elderly bald man with a salt-and-pepper beard stands in a gallery or exhibition space, positioned against a white wall with photographic backdrop. Wearing a plain white t-shirt, he clasps his hands in front of his chest in a contemplative pose, gazing slightly off-camera with a measured, introspective expression. Soft ambient lighting illuminates his figure, creating subtle shadows and highlighting the textural qualities of his skin and clothing. 
Worker in White T-Shirt with Paint-Stained Apron Clasping Hands Over Abdomen Frontal compositional study of a worker positioned in a neutral interior space, wearing a white t-shirt and soiled painter's apron. The subject stands with hands interlaced and pressed against his midsection, creating a contemplative, self-contained gestural posture that suggests physical labor and momentary pause. Soft ambient lighting reveals subtle texture and chromatic variations in the subject's clothing and surrounding environment. 
Artist at Work: Large-Scale Figurative Painting in Studio Setting Mature artist in white shirt working on an expansive, botanically-rich painting featuring a stylized human figure amid lush greenery and floral elements. The studio environment reveals professional setup with lighting stands, art materials, and a complex compositional workspace displaying multiple artistic works and visual references. Precise gestural interaction between the artist and his large-scale canvas demonstrates an active creative process. 
Artist in White Gesturing While Holding Paint Palette in Studio Setting An elderly artist in a white shirt concentrates intently while working, his hand raised in a deliberate gestural motion. The low-angle perspective captures him holding a well-worn, paint-splattered wooden palette, suggesting long years of creative practice. Soft ambient lighting illuminates his focused expression and the textural details of his working environment. 
Artist in White Standing on Carved Wooden Support amid Eclectic Studio Environment Bald artist positioned centrally in white painter's attire, standing on an intricate sculptural wooden pedestal within a densely arranged studio space. Surrounded by diverse artworks, photographs, and visual materials, the scene reveals a complex artistic workspace with studio lighting, multiple art pieces, and an improvisational compositional arrangement that suggests creative process and personal aesthetic. Vertical studio interior with layered visual elements and professional photographic documentation. 
Artist in White Studio, Holding Painting Tool Amid Colorful Artworks Mature artist standing in a bright, gallery-like studio space, wearing a white t-shirt and holding a painting implement. Surrounded by a diverse array of colorful artworks and photographic prints, the subject appears contemplative, positioned centrally within a glass-partitioned workspace illuminated by overhead lighting. Shelving and artistic materials suggest an active creative environment. 
Interior Perspective with Red Architectural Elements and Yellow Wall Surfaces Detailed architectural interior view featuring a nuanced depth of field, revealing intersecting metallic structural frames, yellow-toned wall surfaces, and strategically positioned red geometric elements. The image presents a compressed spatial arrangement with precise linear perspectives, highlighting architectural detailing through carefully modulated color zones and subtle textural variations. Oblique angle emphasizes structural interconnections and architectural layering. 
Designer Demonstrates Interactive Sculpture on Yellow-Draped Surface with Gallery Artworks A designer in a dark button-down shirt gestures animatedly while holding a small red figurine, positioned before a cloth-covered surface adorned with various sculptural objects. The background features a gallery wall with multiple framed artworks, including an image of an interior space with rows of seats, creating a comprehensive visual context of creative practice and exhibition design. The composition suggests a moment of explanation or demonstration within a professional artistic environment. 
Examining Photographic Archive: Archival Book and Research Workspace Detailed An overhead view of a scholarly workspace reveals an open photo book displaying vintage staged photographs, positioned on a grid-patterned work surface. A hand rests on the open pages, suggesting careful study and archival documentation of historical photographic imagery within a professional research environment. The composition includes reference materials, a lamp, and various archival documents surrounding the central focus of the photographic research. 
Red Voodoo Doll Positioned Against Framed Photographic Backdrop A crimson fabric figurine with a pentagram emblem stands upright on a yellow textile surface, positioned centrally within a domestic interior setting. The stylized doll occupies the foreground, casting a distinct silhouette against a large black-framed photographic print featuring an indistinct architectural or landscape background with vertical elements. Surrounding frames and environmental details suggest a curated interior space with careful object placement. 
Teddy Bear with Red Bow Seated on Yellow Fabric Against Pastel Artwork Plush golden teddy bear positioned centrally on a draped yellow textile, wearing a vibrant red bow. Soft, diffused lighting illuminates the stuffed animal, which is framed by a series of abstract pastel-colored artworks mounted on a white wall behind, creating a serene and minimalist compositional arrangement. The image explores visual themes of childhood, softness, and subtle chromatic harmony. You might also like
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