Polyphonic Archive: Entangled Voices at VBKÖ, Vienna, April 2026
**Polyphonic Archive: Entangled Voices** is the March 14 – May 2, 2026 reopening exhibition of VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna, Austria, celebrating the organization's 116-year history of queer feminist artistic production since its 1910 founding. The photographs document the renovated archive at Maysedergasse 2/28, featuring installations by participating artists including Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner,
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Wooden Ladders Installation at Polyphonic Archive Exhibition, Vienna 2026 Wooden ladders lean against a white gallery wall during the Polyphonic Archive: Entangled Voices exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna, March-May 2026. The installation features two tall wooden A-frame ladders positioned in an open doorway, with herringbone parquet flooring visible in the foreground and neutral gallery walls in the background. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production from Austrian women visual artists, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger. 
Documentation at Polyphonic Archive Exhibition, VBKÖ Vienna 2026 A man in a dark shirt holds a smartphone while photographing an installation during the Polyphonic Archive exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna. Behind him, another visitor with professional camera equipment documents the same gallery space, which features displayed artworks and a white shelving unit on the left wall. The exhibition, running March 14 – May 2, 2026, celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist Austrian artistic production following the archive's renovation. Visitor Watching Video Installation at VBKÖ Archive Re-opening Exhibition, Vienna 2026 A visitor seated on a wooden chair watches a video presentation displayed on a flat-screen monitor at the Polyphonic Archive: Entangled Voices exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna's first district during the March 14 – May 2, 2026 re-opening. The video shows hands holding a document against a blue fabric background. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since VBKÖ's founding in 1910, featuring works by Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner. 
Photographer Documenting Exhibition at VBKÖ Archive Reopening, Vienna 2026 A photographer documents the Polyphonic Archive exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna's first district during the March 14–May 2, 2026 reopening. The archive celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since VBKÖ's founding in 1910, with a sculptural bronze work visible on a white pedestal before large gridded windows overlooking the city. The exhibition features participating artists including Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger. 
Participatory Performance at VBKÖ Entangled Voices Exhibition Opening, Vienna 2026 A participant performs a dynamic movement or dance piece while an audience of approximately fifteen people observe from various positions throughout the white-walled gallery space during the Polyphonic Archive: Entangled Voices exhibition opening at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna's first district. The performer wears a green jacket and red backpack while another attendee sits on a wooden chair in the center of the polished concrete floor, indicating an interactive or participatory art component. The exhibition, open March 14 – May 2, 2026, celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production by Austrian women visual artists including Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger. 
Artist Speaking at Polyphonic Archive Exhibition Opening, VBKÖ Vienna 2026 Julia Wieger gestures while speaking during the Polyphonic Archive exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna's first district in March 2026. The speaker, wearing a teal sweatshirt and glasses, stands in front of a white gallery wall with radiator visible in background. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production by Austrian women artists, running from March 14 to May 2, 2026. 
Concrete Floor with Chalk Markings at VBKÖ Archive Re-opening, Vienna 2026 The floor of the VBKÖ archive space displays geometric chalk markings and outlines during the Polyphonic Archive exhibition opening in March 2026. A person wearing dark blue trousers and black boots stands in the upper portion of the frame, positioned near curved and linear chalk drawings on the concrete surface. The exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) on Maysedergasse, Vienna, celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since the organization's founding in 1910. 
Brass Door Handle and Occupancy Indicator at VBKÖ Archive Reopening A brass door handle and occupancy indicator are mounted on a white painted door at the Polyphonic Archive re-opening at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs), Maysedergasse 2/28, Vienna, March–May 2026. The oval indicator plate displays "FREI" (free/vacant) and features period hardware consistent with the building's historical architecture. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since VBKÖ's founding in 1910. 
Visitor documenting exhibition at VBKÖ Archive re-opening, Vienna 2026 A visitor photographs a display panel at the Polyphonic Archive: Entangled Voices exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna's first district during the March-May 2026 archive re-opening. The woman in a plaid shirt holds a smartphone to record the exhibition featuring over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production by Austrian women visual artists since the organization's 1910 founding. The exhibition, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger, showcases historical artworks, documents, and objects from participating artists including Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner. 
Wooden Door Plaque at VBKÖ Archive, Polyphonic Archive Exhibition 2026 A wooden door at the VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna's first district displays an engraved plaque reading "Ö̈sterreichische bildende Künstlerinnen" (Austrian Visual Artists), identifying the organization's historic location at Maysedergasse 2/28. The natural pine wood door, featuring classical panel detailing and molded trim, represents the archive's entrance during the Polyphonic Archive: Entangled Voices exhibition (March 14–May 2, 2026), which celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since VBKÖ's founding in 1910. 
Electrical Installation in Gallery Space, Polyphonic Archive Exhibition 2026 Electrical outlets and white power cord are installed along the concrete floor of a gallery space during preparations for the Polyphonic Archive exhibition at VBKÖ in Vienna. The installation shows infrastructure setup in the first-floor gallery space with white walls and exposed concrete flooring. The Polyphonic Archive reopens March 14–May 2, 2026, after renovation, featuring over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production from Austrian women visual artists since VBKÖ's founding in 1910. 
Historical Bauhaus Archive and Cast Hand Sculpture at VBKÖ Exhibition The Polyphonic Archive exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna displays historical materials including a German-language Bauhaus publication titled "Das Bild im Raum" alongside a white plaster cast hand sculpture, positioned on a dark surface with archival documents and photographs. The exhibition runs March 14–May 2, 2026, at VBKÖ's location on Maysedergasse 2/28 (4th floor), 1010 Vienna, celebrating over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since the organization's founding in 1910. The archive reopening features participating artists Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger. 
View of Vienna's Historic Architecture Through Open Window, VBKÖ Exhibition 2026 A view through an open window frame captures Venetian-style palazzo architecture characteristic of Vienna's historic first district, with ornate white stone facades, decorative balustrades, and a distinctive yellow-brick building visible on the upper level. The photograph documents the urban context surrounding VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) at Maysedergasse 2/28, venue for the Polyphonic Archive exhibition celebrating over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since the organization's founding in 1910. The exhibition runs March 14 – May 2, 2026, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger. 
Installation View, Polyphonic Archive Exhibition, VBKÖ Vienna 2026 The Polyphonic Archive exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs), Maysedergasse 2/28, Vienna, displays wooden chairs, a suspended sculptural form, and a video monitor within a renovated gallery space featuring large arched windows and radiators. The exhibition, running March 14–May 2, 2026, celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production from Austrian women visual artists, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger. 
Carved Wooden Vessel with Electronic Components, VBKÖ Polyphonic Archive Exhibition 2026 A hollowed wooden vessel displayed on a white pedestal at the Polyphonic Archive exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs), Vienna, March–May 2026, contains electronic components mounted within its interior. The carved wooden form, positioned against a white gallery wall with large windows and radiator visible behind, appears to integrate traditional craft materials with contemporary technology. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production at VBKÖ, founded in 1910, featuring participating artists including Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner. 
Ceiling-mounted Installation with Woven Textile at VBKÖ Archive Reopening A sculptural installation suspended from the ceiling displays a large woven circular textile with a blue architectural photograph inserted at its center, part of the Polyphonic Archive: Entangled Voices exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna's first district, March–May 2026. The work combines traditional fiber craft with contemporary photographic elements within the renovated gallery space. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production by participating artists including Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger. 
Wooden Chair with Carved Inscription, Polyphonic Archive Exhibition 2026 A wooden chair with a high back and woven seat is displayed at the Polyphonic Archive exhibition "Entangled Voices" (March 14 – May 2, 2026) at VBKÖ in Vienna, Austria. The seat features hand-carved text and imagery, suggesting a work of participatory or collaborative art. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production from Austrian women visual artists, featuring works by Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner. 
Stacked Media Installation with Branching Monitor Structure, Polyphonic Archive 2026 An installation artwork displayed at the Polyphonic Archive exhibition (March 14 – May 2, 2026) at VBKÖ in Vienna features five computer monitors arranged in a tree-like branching structure mounted on metal stands, connected by white cables. The monitors are positioned at varying heights above a base of stacked blue storage containers, creating a sculptural composition that evokes organic growth and interconnected systems. The work exemplifies conceptual approaches to technology and connectivity within the exhibition celebrating over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production at Austria's oldest women artists' organization, founded in 1910. 
Installation View, Polyphonic Archive Exhibition at VBKÖ Vienna 2026 The Polyphonic Archive exhibition, Entangled Voices, displayed at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna from March 14 to May 2, 2026, features wooden chairs, sculptural objects, and multimedia installations across the gallery floor. The installation includes a tree-like structure displaying framed artworks, white pedestals with sculptural forms, and a video monitor, arranged within the renovated archive space. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production from Austrian women visual artists, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger. 
Historical Archive Sign at VBKÖ Exhibition, Polyphonic Archive 2026 A weathered yellow archival sign displaying German text referencing "Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs" (Association of Austrian Women Visual Artists) is displayed on metal shelving at the VBKÖ archive reopening. The sign documents the organization's historical exhibition display system, visible within the renovated gallery space at Maysedergasse 2/28 in Vienna's first district. The Polyphonic Archive exhibition runs March 14–May 2, 2026, celebrating over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since VBKÖ's founding in 1910. 
Wooden Desk Chair and Computer Workspace Setup A wooden swivel chair with curved armrests and tripod base sits beneath a desk in a studio or office environment, positioned in front of white computer keyboards and monitors. The chair features natural wood construction with black metal hardware and brackets, exemplifying mid-century modern furniture design. The workspace arrangement demonstrates a typical creative studio setup used for digital work and design practices. 
Workspace Setup with Desk Lamp, Computer Equipment, and Monitor Display A wooden desk workspace displays a cream-colored desk lamp with adjustable arm, a black laptop computer, a white storage container with power outlets, and a dark monitor screen in the upper right. The setup includes various electronic devices and cables arranged on a natural wood surface against a white wall, representing a contemporary home or office workspace configuration. The arrangement demonstrates typical digital workstation equipment organization for creative or administrative tasks. 
Archive Storage Shelving at VBKÖ Exhibition Polyphonic Archive, Vienna 2026 Organized storage shelving system at the VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) archive displays white archival boxes, historical documents, and colorful organizational markers across metal-framed shelving units. The Archive Polyphonic, reopened after renovation at Maysedergasse 2/28 in Vienna's first district, houses over 100 years of queer feminist artistic materials from Austrian women visual artists since the organization's founding in 1910. The exhibition runs March 14 – May 2, 2026, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger. 
Curator Georgia Holz Discusses Archive at Polyphonic Exhibition Opening, Vienna 2026 Julia Wieger engages in discussion with visitors during the March 2026 opening. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since VBKÖ's founding in 1910, featuring historical artworks, documents, and objects from Austrian women visual artists. Holz is among seven curators—including Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger—presenting the archive after its renovation at the venue located at Maysedergasse 2/28 on Vienna's 4th district. 
Archive Storage at Entangled Voices Exhibition, VBKÖ Vienna 2026 Stacked archival boxes with purple gloves draped across shelving at the Polyphonic Archive, Entangled Voices exhibition (March 14 - May 2, 2026) at VBKÖ, Vienna. The installation documents over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production from Austrian women visual artists since VBKÖ's founding in 1910. The exhibition, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger, was presented following the archive's renovation and supported by Vienna's Cultural Department (MA 7). 
Classical Marble Bust Displayed in Gallery Storage, VBKÖ Archive Reopening 2026 A classical marble sculptural bust is displayed among cardboard storage boxes during the Polyphonic Archive exhibition at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna, Austria, March 14 - May 2, 2026. The white plaster or marble head depicts classical features and is positioned between archival storage materials in what appears to be an institutional storage or display area. The exhibition celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production from Austrian women visual artists, with participating artists including Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner. 
Archive Display at Polyphonic Archive Exhibition, VBKÖ Vienna 2026 The Polyphonic Archive exhibition "Entangled Voices" is displayed at VBKÖ (Vereinigung bildender Künstlerinnen Österreichs) in Vienna's first district from March 14 to May 2, 2026. A wooden gallery shelf holds exhibition materials including a printed publication with text "NAMES ARE SHAPING UP NICELY!" alongside curatorial documents, colored pencils, and archival objects. The exhibition, curated by Georgia Holz, Veronika Hösch, Mika Maruyama, Stephanie Misa, Miwa Negoro, Tsai-Ju Wu, and Julia Wieger, celebrates over 100 years of queer feminist artistic production since VBKÖ's founding in 1910, featuring works by artists including Pêdra Costa, Zoe Gudović, Daniel Hill, Vinko Nino Jaeger, Eszter Katalin, Tahereh Nourani, and Christina Werner. You might also like
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