Whether in international museums, major exhibition venues, or regional collections, female artists are increasingly taking center stage. Works that long went largely unnoticed are being rediscovered, researched, and placed within a broader art-historical context. This is not only about coming to terms with the past, but also about contemporary artistic positions that provide important impetus for social debates.

At the Landesgalerie Niederösterreich, the exhibition “Viennese Modernism. Feminine. Resistant” is dedicated to the artists’ association Wiener Frauenkunst and its founder, Fanny Harlfinger-Zakucka. The exhibition sheds light on the struggle for visibility and recognition that female artists waged as early as a century ago. At the same time, other exhibitions focus on significant contemporary female artists. For example, Inge Dick’s works explore light, space, and perception, while Greta Schödl, a pioneer of visual poetry, transforms language into artistic material. The works of the German-Iranian artist Parastou Forouhar, in turn, engage with memory, identity, and social issues.

The Kunsthalle Krems also places a special emphasis on female artists. At the Dominikanerkirche in Krems, Soli Kiani is presenting a large-scale installation through the end of October 2026, in which textile materials become vehicles for identity, physicality, and social attributions. Her works explore themes of origin and patriarchal structures and highlight the political power of textiles.

Starting in November 2026, the Kunsthalle Krems will also present the first museum retrospective of Phyllida Barlow in Austria. The British sculptor is considered one of the most significant voices in contemporary sculpture. With monumental constructions made of simple materials, she transforms exhibition spaces into impressive landscapes that blend improvisation, mass, and movement.

A greater focus on women artists broadens our understanding of art history. It highlights just how diverse artistic developments have actually been and which contributions have long been overlooked. The Kunstmeile Krems invites you to discover these perspectives and get to know women artists who have played a decisive role in shaping the past and present of art.