Art and Sustainability at Bank Austria Park, Vienna, June 2026
**2026-05-10 Kunst u Nachhaltigkeit** is a contemporary art exhibition exploring the intersection of artistic practice and environmental sustainability across European urban spaces. The twenty-one photographs document public art installations, sculptures, and site-specific works from multiple cities including Berlin, Toronto, and Frankfurt am Main, featuring monumental pieces such as socialist realist murals, kinetic wind sculptures, and conceptual installations incorporating natural materials and landscape integration. The collection exemplifies how contemporary public art addresses ecological themes through figurative sculpture, environmental messaging, and community engagement within municipal parks and urban development projects.
21 photos
Socialist Realist Mural with Cyrillic Text on East German Apartment Building A large socialist realist mural depicting a heroic male figure is mounted on the façade of a tan apartment building in Berlin, Germany, documenting Cold War–era state art. The mural features figurative imagery in muted colors with Cyrillic text at its base, characteristic of East German propaganda art from the 1950s–1980s. Ivy and green vegetation partially obscure the lower right corner, reflecting urban preservation practices for historically significant street art in former East Berlin. 
Dragon Head Archway at Bank Austria Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf Oversized black sculptural dragon heads with red circular eyes and yellow accents form an archway installation at Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Vienna-Floridsdorf's 21st district, opened October 2025. The contemporary public art features stylized open-mouthed dragons positioned along a landscaped pathway lined with yellow flowering plants, residential apartment buildings visible in the background. Bank Austria Park is a 28,000-square-meter nature and sculpture park curated by André Heller, featuring 14 contemporary artworks exploring themes of art and ecological sustainability. 
Märchenbach Mosaic Pathway at Bank Austria Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf A winding decorative mosaic pathway in vibrant blue, orange, and multicolored tiles curves through a moss-covered garden landscape at Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Wien-Floridsdorf's 21st district. Sculptural garden ornaments including red-topped toadstools and mushroom-shaped structures are positioned along the path's edges, combining traditional tilework with naturalistic overgrown vegetation. The contemporary sculpture and nature park, curated by André Heller and opened in October 2025, features 14 artworks across 28,000 square meters designed to integrate art with ecological sustainability. 
Modern Residential Building at Bank Austria Park, Wien-Floridsdorf A contemporary cream-colored apartment building stands on sloped terrain at Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Wien-Floridsdorf's 21st district, with a large gnarled tree framing the foreground and wooden fencing along the grassy slope. The park, curated by André Heller and opened in October 2025, spans 28,000 square meters and integrates 14 contemporary artworks with ecological sustainability principles across its landscaped grounds. The architectural contrast reflects Vienna's mixed-use urban development combining residential density with mature landscape elements. "The Guardian" by Elmgreen & Dragset, Bank Austria Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf A monumental perforated metal sculpture depicting a seated figure with an elongated torso is installed in Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Wien-Floridsdorf's 21st district, visited June 10, 2026. The abstract form features intricate cutout patterns throughout the latticed metal surface, positioned near modern residential apartment buildings under overcast skies. The artwork is one of 14 contemporary sculptures in the 28,000-square-meter nature park curated by André Heller and dedicated to themes of art and ecological sustainability since its October 2025 opening. 
"Atemluft" by Xenia Hausner, Bank Austria Park Vienna "Atemluft" (Breathing Air), a monumental sculpture by Xenia Hausner, occupies Bank Austria Park in Wien-Floridsdorf, Vienna, part of the 28,000 m² contemporary art and nature park curated by André Heller and opened October 2025. A stone head gazes upward, crowned with a black cylindrical tube inscribed "ATEMLUFT," surrounded by dense green hedges beneath overcast skies. The 14-artwork installation explores themes of ecological sustainability and human connection to natural systems. 
"Atemluft" by Xenia Hausner at Bank Austria Park, Vienna "Atemluft" (Breath Air), a site-specific artwork by Xenia Hausner, occupies Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Wien-Floridsdorf, 21st district, Vienna. A monumental white stone head sculpture supports a large green telescope-like industrial structure labeled "ATEMLUFT," surrounded by manicured hedges in an open landscape. The installation, one of 14 artworks in the contemporary nature park curated by André Heller and opened October 2025, juxtaposes classical portraiture with modern industrial forms to provoke conceptual reflection on perception and respiration. 
Stacked Figures on Sphere, Bank Austria Park, Vienna, 2025 A monumental bronze sculpture in Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park), Wien-Floridsdorf, depicts multiple human figures balanced in a precarious stack atop a polished sphere, surrounded by mature trees and park vegetation. The artwork features contrasting patinas: oxidized dark green bronze on the upper figural elements and a lighter polished patina on the lower spherical form. The 28,000-square-meter contemporary art and nature park, curated by André Heller and opened in October 2025, contains 14 artworks exploring themes of art and ecological sustainability. 
Stacked Boulder Sculpture with Toronto Skyline, André-Heller-Park A site-specific public art installation in André-Heller-Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf, features four stacked boulders painted bright blue, neon yellow, dark gray, and orange-red, positioned behind a wooden fence in a waterfront recreational area. The contemporary sculpture stands against Toronto's downtown skyline visible across the water. This work is part of the 14-artwork curated collection in the nature park, which opened in October 2025 and emphasizes art and ecological sustainability. 
"Vienna Mountain" by Ugo Rondinone, Bank Austria Park, Wien-Floridsdorf "Vienna Mountain," a site-specific sculpture by Swiss-American artist Ugo Rondinone, stands in Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Wien-Floridsdorf's 21st district. Four stacked boulders painted bright blue, yellow-green, dark gray, and red form a monumental public artwork enclosed by a wooden fence, with a television transmission tower and residential buildings visible across an overcast sky. The sculpture is one of 14 artworks installed in the 28,000-square-meter nature park curated by André Heller, which opened in October 2025 and emphasizes art and ecological sustainability. 
"Blue Lumes" by Karl Karner at Bank Austria Park, Vienna "Blue Lumes," a striking abstract blue sculptural monument by Karl Karner, stands in Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Vienna-Floridsdorf's 21st district. The vertically stacked angular blue forms rise from native plantings and flowering plants in containers, with an informational plaque at its base. The artwork is one of 14 contemporary sculptures installed in the 28,000-square-meter nature park curated by André Heller, which opened in October 2025 and emphasizes art and ecological sustainability. 
Yellow Egg Sculpture with Black Geometric Patterns, Bank Austria Park Wien-Floridsdorf A large yellow egg-shaped public art installation featuring black geometric patterns and a dark blue vertical entrance stands in the Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Wien-Floridsdorf's 21st district. The sculpture is positioned within a cultivated garden landscape with planted pathways, a purple decorative sphere structure, and native vegetation. The 28,000 m² contemporary art and nature park, curated by André Heller and opened in October 2025, features 14 artworks designed to explore themes of art and ecological sustainability. 
"Vienna Mountain" by Ugo Rondinone, Bank Austria Park, Vienna, 2025 "Vienna Mountain," a monumental stacked-boulder sculpture by Italian-Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone, stands in Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Vienna's Floridsdorf district, completed October 2025. The artwork features four painted boulders stacked vertically—blue, yellow-green, dark gray, and red—surrounded by a wooden fence on manicured grass, with the Danube River, poplar trees, and Vienna's Danube Tower visible in the background. The 28,000-square-meter nature park curated by André Heller integrates 14 contemporary artworks emphasizing ecological sustainability and public engagement with nature. 
Monumental Sculptural Figure with Outstretched Arms Overlooking Toronto Waterfront A large-scale public art sculpture depicts a figure with outstretched arms standing in a waterfront park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with the city skyline visible across the water. The figure's body is constructed from stacked white cylindrical objects, with a geometric directional sign extending upward from its head. The installation is situated among grass and planted vegetation along a recreational waterfront area. 
Educational Native Plant Garden at Bank Austria Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf An educational native plant garden with wooden fencing displays wildflowers and botanical specimens at Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Vienna-Floridsdorf's 21st district, opened October 2025. Metal informational poles bearing botanical identification symbols and diagrams are positioned throughout the planted area to teach visitors about local vegetation and ecological practices. The garden overlooks the Obere Alte Donau waterway with urban buildings visible in the background, exemplifying the park's 28,000-square-meter integration of contemporary art and ecological sustainability curated by André Heller. 
Kinetic Wind Sculptures at Bank Austria Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf Two large kinetic metal sculptures with circular and spiral designs stand in Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Wien-Floridsdorf, Vienna, their rotating forms designed to capture wind movement. The installations exemplify contemporary kinetic sculpture responding to natural environmental forces, framed by mature trees with a residential building visible in the background under overcast sky. These works are part of the 14-artwork curated collection at the 28,000 m² nature park opened in October 2025, themed on art and ecological sustainability. 
Contemporary Public Park Infrastructure, Bank Austria Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Vienna-Floridsdorf features modern recreational infrastructure including a tall pole-mounted circular light fixture, street lamps, and a basketball hoop surrounded by mature trees and naturalized vegetation. The park, which opened in October 2025 and was curated by André Heller, spans 28,000 square meters and integrates 14 contemporary artworks with ecological sustainability principles. This image documents the functional public space design elements within the nature park's landscaping. 
Kinetic Wind Sculpture by Era Tsao at Bank Austria Park, Vienna A large kinetic wind sculpture titled "Die Gestalt des Windes" (The Form of Wind) by artist Era Tsao stands in Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Vienna's Floridsdorf district. The sculpture features concentric metal spheres composed of thin vertical strips arranged in a circular pattern, rotating with wind movement against an overcast sky. Multiple similar artworks are visible in the background among landscaped trees and vegetation at this contemporary art and nature park that opened in October 2025. 
Bronze Figure Reading in Bank Austria Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf A bronze sculptural figure sits elevated on an oversized chair in Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park), Mühlschüttel an der Oberen Alten Donau, Wien-Floridsdorf, reading an open book while gazing downward in contemplation. The shirtless figure is positioned against Haussmann-style apartment buildings and green foliage, combining classical sculptural traditions with contemporary imagery. Bank Austria Park opened October 2025 as a 28,000 m² nature and contemporary art park curated by André Heller, featuring 14 artworks exploring themes of art and ecological sustainability. 
Equestrian Jump Competition at Bank Austria Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf An equestrian competitor navigates a wooden jump obstacle during an outdoor competition at Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Mühlschüttel an der Oberen Alten Donau, Wien-Floridsdorf, 21. Bezirk. The rider and horse clear the obstacle while spectators observe from designated viewing areas marked by blue poles and fencing within the park's mature tree-lined grounds. The venue, which opened October 2025, functions as both a contemporary sculpture and nature park curated by André Heller across 28,000 m². 
Black and White Mural Tower, Bank Austria Park, Vienna-Floridsdorf A large-scale cylindrical sculpture featuring bold black and white figural designs stands in Bank Austria Park (André-Heller-Park) in Vienna's 21st district, surrounded by mature trees, wooden posts, and residential apartment buildings. The contemporary public art installation exemplifies the park's curatorial focus on art and ecological sustainability, combining sculptural architecture with graphic aesthetics in an open urban landscape. Bank Austria Park, which opened in October 2025, encompasses 28,000 square meters and features 14 artworks curated by André Heller. You might also like
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