Westlicht Grotesk, February 2026
Gallery Visitor Viewing Portrait and Panel Discussion Documentation at Westlicht
33 photos
Gallery Visitor Viewing Portrait and Panel Discussion Documentation at Westlicht A visitor in a red jacket and blue backpack stands before an informational panel display at Westlicht gallery, with a large framed portrait photograph visible above. The panel appears to document a photography-related event featuring participants including István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, USA), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary), moderated by Anna Wallner (Journalist & Head of New Media, Die Presse). The installation combines photographic exhibition materials with textual documentation of the screening, lecture, and panel discussion. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photography, Curation, and Contemporary Practice A panel discussion takes place at Westlicht gallery featuring István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), photographer Reiner Riedler (Austria), writer Jacob Mikanowski (Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and photographer Éva Szombat (Hungary), moderated by Anna Wallner (Die Presse). Large-format portrait photographs by the featured photographers are displayed on the white gallery wall behind the panelists. The audience sits in darkness facing the illuminated discussion platform. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photography, Curation, and Contemporary Image Practice A panel discussion takes place at Westlicht gallery featuring István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), photographer Reiner Riedler (Austria), writer and historian Jacob Mikanowski (Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and photographer Éva Szombat (Hungary), moderated by Anna Wallner (journalist, Die Presse). The audience sits facing large-scale portrait photographs displayed on the gallery walls while panelists engage in dialogue about photography and curatorial practice. Westlicht, located in Vienna, Austria, is a leading institution dedicated to photography exhibitions and discourse. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photography, Curation, and Cultural Exchange A panel discussion takes place at Westlicht gallery, featuring István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary), moderated by Anna Wallner (Journalist & Head of New Media, Die Presse). The panelists are seated at a table before an audience of approximately 40 attendees in a contemporary gallery space with large-format portrait photographs displayed on white walls. The event combines screening, lecture, and discussion formats focused on photography and visual culture. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photography, Curation, and Visual Storytelling A panel discussion takes place at Westlicht gallery featuring István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary), moderated by Anna Wallner (Journalist, Die Presse). Seated audience members face a stage with mounted portrait photographs displayed on the gallery wall behind the panelists. The event combines screening and lecture formats within Westlicht's contemporary exhibition space. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photography, Art, and Social Media A panel discussion takes place at Westlicht gallery featuring István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), photographer Reiner Riedler (Austria), writer Jacob Mikanowski (Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and photographer Éva Szombat (Hungary), moderated by Anna Wallner (Die Presse). The panelists sit on stage before an engaged audience in a white gallery space, with large portrait photographs displayed on the wall behind them and a yellow hashtag sign visible to the left. The discussion addresses contemporary photography and digital culture themes. 
Grotesk Panel Discussion with Photographers and Curator at Westlicht A panel discussion on "Grotesk: The Common Language of Eastern Europe" takes place at Westlicht gallery, featuring photographers Reiner Riedler and Éva Szombat, curator István Virágvölgyi from Robert Capa Center Budapest, writer Jacob Mikanowski, and moderator Anna Wallner from Die Presse. Large-scale portrait photographs are displayed on the gallery wall behind the seated panelists, while an audience sits in the foreground facing the discussion. The event combines screening, lecture, and public discourse on contemporary Eastern European visual culture. 
Reiner Riedler Presents "Goodbye Eastern Europe" at Westlicht Panel Discussion Reiner Riedler, an Austrian photographer, holds up his book "Goodbye Eastern Europe: A History of a Divided Land" during a panel discussion at Westlicht, a photography venue in Vienna. The presentation was moderated by Anna Wallner, journalist and head of new media at Die Presse, alongside fellow panelists István Virágvölgyi (curator and artistic director of Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Jacob Mikanowski (writer and historian at the Institute for Human Sciences), and Éva Szombat (Hungarian photographer). The event explored photographic perspectives on Eastern European history and cultural memory. 
Éva Szombat at Westlicht Panel Discussion on Photography and Curation Éva Szombat, a Hungarian photographer, participates in a panel discussion at Westlicht alongside István Virágvölgyi (Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Austrian photographer), and Jacob Mikanowski (writer and fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences), moderated by Anna Wallner of Die Presse. Szombat sits at the panel table wearing a patterned cream sweater and decorative scarf, engaged in discussion. The Westlicht panel addressed photography, curation, and artistic direction in contemporary practice. 
Panel Discussion with István Virágvölgyi, Reiner Riedler, Jacob Mikanowski, and Éva Szombat at Westlicht István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Cape Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner (Journalist & Head of New Media, Die Presse) at Westlicht. Large-scale photographic portraits are displayed on the gallery walls behind the panelists seated at a table. The event combines screening, lecture, and discussion formats addressing photography and visual culture. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photography, Curation, and Visual Storytelling István Virágvölgyi (Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Austrian photographer), Jacob Mikanowski (writer and historian), and Éva Szombat (Hungarian photographer) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner (Die Presse) at Westlicht. The panelists are seated at a table with a yellow publication visible, discussing topics related to photography and curation before an audience. Westlicht, Austria's leading photography venue, hosts regular screenings, lectures, and panel discussions featuring international photographers and curators. 
Panel Discussion with Reiner Riedler and István Virágvölgyi at Westlicht Reiner Riedler, an Austrian photographer, and István Virágvölgyi, Curator and Artistic Director of the Robert Capa Center in Budapest, participate in a panel discussion at Westlicht, moderated by Anna Wallner, journalist and head of new media at Die Presse. Riedler holds printed materials while speaking to an audience seated in the foreground, with water bottles and presentation materials visible on the table. The event was part of Westlicht's screening and lecture programming. 
Panel Discussion on Photography at Westlicht: Virágvölgyi, Riedler, Mikanowski, Szombat István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner (Journalist, Die Presse) at Westlicht gallery. Large-format portrait photographs and a classical interior scene are displayed on the white gallery wall behind the seated panelists, who face an audience in the foreground. The event combines screening, lecture, and discussion formats focused on contemporary photography practice and criticism. 
Panel Discussion with István Virágvölgyi, Reiner Riedler, Jacob Mikanowski, and Éva Szombat at Westlicht István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Cape Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner (Journalist & Head of New Media, Die Presse) at Westlicht, seated before large-scale portrait photographs. The panelists discuss photography, curation, and contemporary visual culture in a formal gallery setting. Westlicht is Vienna's international festival and exhibition space dedicated to photography and visual media. 
Panel Discussion with Photographers and Historians at Westlicht Photographer Éva Szombat speaks during a panel discussion at Westlicht, flanked by István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest) and Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), with moderator Anna Wallner (Journalist & Head of New Media, Die Presse) seated to the right. The panel addressed photography, curation, and historical documentation, with a large portrait visible on the backdrop behind the speakers. Westlicht, located in Vienna, Austria, is a renowned photography gallery and institution hosting regular exhibitions, screenings, and public discussions on contemporary and historical photography. 
Panel Discussion on Photography at Westlicht with István Virágvölgyi, Reiner Riedler, and Jacob Mikanowski A panel discussion on photography takes place at Westlicht gallery, featuring István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), photographer Reiner Riedler from Austria, writer and historian Jacob Mikanowski from the Institute for Human Sciences, and Hungarian photographer Éva Szombat, moderated by Anna Wallner, journalist and Head of New Media at Die Presse. The panelists are seated on a raised platform facing large-scale portrait photographs displayed on the gallery walls. Westlicht is Vienna's international center for photography, hosting exhibitions, screenings, and discussions on contemporary and historical photographic practice. 
Panel Moderator Anna Wallner at Westlicht Photography Event, Budapest Anna Wallner, Journalist and Head of New Media at Die Presse, moderates a panel discussion at Westlicht featuring photographers and curators including István Virágvölgyi (Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Austria), and Éva Szombat (Hungary), alongside writer Jacob Mikanowski. Wallner holds a microphone while addressing the audience in a professional setting. The event combined screening, lecture, and discussion formats to examine contemporary photography practice and curation. 
Reiner Riedler Displays Photograph at Westlicht Panel Discussion, Budapest Reiner Riedler, an Austrian photographer, displays a large-format photograph during a panel discussion at Westlicht, holding an image depicting a figure in a red cape suspended above water with an ornate golden-domed cathedral visible in the background. The panel included István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary), moderated by Anna Wallner of Die Presse. The setting features water bottles and materials on a table in front of a dark backdrop, typical of a structured public screening and lecture event. 
István Virágvölgyi Speaking at Westlicht Panel Discussion, Budapest István Virágvölgyi, Curator and Artistic Director of the Robert Capa Center in Budapest, speaks during a panel discussion at Westlicht, holding a microphone and gesturing while addressing the audience. The event featured participants including photographer Reiner Riedler from Austria, writer and historian Jacob Mikanowski from the USA, and photographer Éva Szombat from Hungary, moderated by Anna Wallner, journalist and head of new media at Die Presse. The Westlicht panel discussion screened works and featured lectures on photography and visual culture. 
István Virágvölgyi Speaking at Westlicht Panel Discussion on Photography István Virágvölgyi, Curator & Artistic Director of the Robert Capa Center in Budapest, speaks during a panel discussion at Westlicht, holding a microphone while gesturing expressively. The event featured participants including photographer Reiner Riedler, writer Jacob Mikanowski, and photographer Éva Szombat, moderated by Anna Wallner, Head of New Media at Die Presse. The Robert Capa Center, established in Budapest, preserves and promotes the legacy of the renowned photojournalist. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photographer and Curator in Conversation A photographer and curator participate in a panel discussion at Westlicht, an international photography festival and venue. The speaker holds a microphone while gesturing expressively, seated in casual attire during what appears to be a moderated conversation about photography, curation, or visual media. Westlicht, based in Vienna, Austria, is known for hosting screenings, lectures, and panel discussions featuring international photographers, curators, and media professionals. 
Panel Discussion with István Virágvölgyi, Reiner Riedler, Jacob Mikanowski, and Éva Szombat at Westlicht István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Cape Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Austrian photographer), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences), and Éva Szombat (Hungarian photographer) participate in a moderated panel discussion at Westlicht, with Anna Wallner (Journalist & Head of New Media, Die Presse) moderating. The panelists are seated at a long table on an elevated stage with large framed photographs displayed on the gallery wall behind them and a projected image visible on screen. The discussion explores photography, visual culture, and contemporary creative practice. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photography, Curation, and Visual Storytelling István Virágvölgyi (Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Austrian photographer), Jacob Mikanowski (writer and historian), and Éva Szombat (Hungarian photographer) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner of Die Presse at Westlicht. Five panelists seated at a conference table face an audience, with large-scale portrait photographs displayed on the wall behind them. The event explores contemporary approaches to photographic practice, curation, and historical documentation. 
Panel Discussion on Photography at Westlicht Gallery, Vienna István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner (Journalist & Head of New Media, Die Presse) at Westlicht gallery in Vienna. The audience is seated in the foreground while large-format portrait photographs are displayed on the gallery walls and a video projection shows on the rear wall. The event combines screening, lecture, and critical discourse on contemporary photography. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photography, Curation, and Documentary Practice István Virágvölgyi (Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and Éva Szombat (Hungary) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner (Die Presse) at Westlicht, with large-format portrait photographs displayed on the gallery wall behind them. The panelists are seated at a table with water glasses, engaged in dialogue about photography and curatorial practice. Audience members are visible in silhouette in the foreground. 
Panel Discussion with István Virágvölgyi, Reiner Riedler, Jacob Mikanowski, and Éva Szombat at Westlicht A panel discussion featuring István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Austrian photographer), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences), and Éva Szombat (Hungarian photographer) takes place at Westlicht, moderated by Anna Wallner, Journalist & Head of New Media at Die Presse. The panelists are seated at a table facing an audience, with large-format portrait photographs displayed on the gallery wall behind them. The event combines screening, lecture, and discussion formats to examine contemporary photography and visual culture. 
Panel Moderator Anna Wallner at Westlicht Photography Discussion Event Anna Wallner, journalist and head of new media at Die Presse, moderates a panel discussion at Westlicht featuring photographers and curators including István Virágvölgyi, Reiner Riedler, Éva Szombat, and Jacob Mikanowski. Wallner sits at a table wearing glasses and dark clothing, smiling slightly while addressing the audience. The event combined screening, lecture, and panel discussion formats to examine contemporary photography practice and curation. 
Éva Szombat, Photographer, at Westlicht Panel Discussion Éva Szombat, a Hungarian photographer, participates in a panel discussion at Westlicht, seated in profile with a warm smile. She wears a patterned light-colored jacket and gold chain necklace, her hair styled in an upswept arrangement. The panel, moderated by Anna Wallner of Die Presse, included fellow panelists István Virágvölgyi (Robert Capa Center Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Austrian photographer), and Jacob Mikanowski (writer and Institute for Human Sciences fellow). 
Panel Discussion with István Virágvölgyi, Reiner Riedler, Jacob Mikanowski, and Éva Szombat at Westlicht István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner (Journalist & Head of New Media, Die Presse) at Westlicht. The five panelists are seated in a row facing an audience, with a large portrait photograph visible on the wall behind them. A large portrait photograph is displayed on the wall behind the panel, establishing the visual context for their discussion. 
Panel Discussion at Westlicht: Photography, Curation, and Visual Storytelling István Virágvölgyi (Robert Capa Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Austrian photographer), Jacob Mikanowski (writer and historian), and Éva Szombat (Hungarian photographer) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner (Die Presse) at Westlicht gallery. The panelists are seated on stage while an audience of approximately thirty attendees watches from chairs facing a projection screen displaying video content and large-format portrait photographs mounted on the gallery wall behind them. The event combines screening, lecture, and panel discussion formats to explore contemporary photography practices and institutional perspectives on visual documentation. 
Panel Discussion on Photography and Visual Culture at Westlicht István Virágvölgyi, Reiner Riedler, Jacob Mikanowski, and Éva Szombat participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner at Westlicht, with projected photographs of Rafael Milach displayed on the wall behind them. The five panelists are seated at a table on an elevated platform, with water glasses and microphones positioned in front of them. Westlicht is Vienna's international festival for photography and visual media, hosting screenings, lectures, and discussions featuring photographers, curators, and cultural critics. 
Westlicht Bookshop Interior Display with Red Wall and Featured Publications The Westlicht bookshop features a prominently displayed red wall with the "BOOKSHOP" signage, showcasing curated book selections and publications. Display shelves contain art books, photography volumes, and magazines arranged behind a curved counter with glass display cases. The venue, associated with the Westlicht photography gallery and cultural programming in Vienna, functions as a retail space for photography and arts publications. 
Panel Discussion on Photography at Westlicht: Virágvölgyi, Riedler, Mikanowski, and Szombat István Virágvölgyi (Curator & Artistic Director, Robert Cape Center, Budapest), Reiner Riedler (Photographer, Austria), Jacob Mikanowski (Writer & Historian, Institute for Human Sciences, USA), and Éva Szombat (Photographer, Hungary) participate in a panel discussion moderated by Anna Wallner (Journalist & Head of New Media, Die Presse) at Westlicht gallery. The panelists are seated at a table facing an audience, with large-format portrait photographs displayed on the gallery wall behind them. The discussion explores contemporary photography practice and critical perspectives on the medium.