Expositions dans le Sud-Tyrol

With Graffiti, Museion presents the first institutional exhibition in Italy to focus on the relationship between graffiti and contemporary fine art, and how they have influenced each other. Instead of historicizing graffiti as an “outsider” practice, the show combines works by renowned artists who used spray paint between the 1950s and 1970s, paintings by legendary graffiti writers from the 1980s, and a wide range of exhibits by international contemporary artists who have incorporated graffiti into their work for various reasons and in multiple forms. Graffiti also introduces a new long-term Museion research line focusing on soft and non-violent forms of resistance, and on art as a social and urban practice.

The exhibition sheds light on the Peasants' War and its prehistory using archival documents from around 1500, focussing on the social, political and economic aspects of life before and during the peasant uprisings. Through the presentation of archival documents from the Diocesan Archives, works of art and everyday objects, perspectives on the Peasants' War that have been little illuminated to date are shown in order to visualise the multi-layered nature of the historical events and their complex causes. The exhibition builds a bridge between past and present and encourages reflection on the continuity of social upheaval.

Karthaus 700 - Unteroberwasser A central element of the anniversary year will be the biennial exhibition as part of the ‘Art in the Charterhouse’ programme. Curated by Simone Mair and Lisa Mazza, BAU Institute for Contemporary Art and Ecology. Further information will follow at a later date.

The exhibition showcases the South Tyrolean section of the UNESCO World Heritage site. The photographs strikingly highlight the beauty of this landscape and its geological significance. The large-format images are freely accessible in the outdoor area of the Visitor Center.

Acquired over the past decade, these videos are being showcased at Museion for the first time, exploring memory through the medium’s experimental techniques, such as loops, overlays, and flickering. As video art remains a vital part of contemporary museums, Museion has actively expanded its collection, embracing this dynamic medium to uncover new meanings through the layering of visual and narrative languages. Currently, the museum holds 167 video works, including 28 installations and 139 single-channel films, which form a crucial part of its 4,450-piece collection. This focus dates back to a pivotal moment in 2007-2008 when Museion acquired 52 video works through the Electronic Arts Intermix (EAI) in New York. Since then, video art has remained a key area of growth, serving as a bridge between historical narratives, experimental storytelling, technological innovation, and an intergenerational artistic language. At the heart of this exhibition is an exploration of time and the ghostly presence of the past. The selected videos delve into themes of remembrance and transformation, using archival footage, found materials, and visual distortions to challenge conventional storytelling. Like archaeologists unearthing forgotten histories, the featured artists employ montage, appropriation, and layering to craft narratives that challenge the linearity of time. These latest additions to the Museion collection not only strengthen its role as a contemporary art institution but also hold particular value for the local region. By continuously expanding its video archive, Museion ensures that South Tyrol remains a hub for contemporary artistic discourse, fostering connections between global narratives and local cultural heritage. The exhibition, therefore, serves as a dynamic platform for engaging with the past while reinterpreting it through modern artistic lens. Videos on display: Korakrit Arunanondchai, Untitled (Painting with History in a Room Filled with People with Funny Names 3), 2015 Barbara Gamper, Becoming Otherwise (hot pink triangles and holes, or how to become woman?), 2020 James Richards, Qualities of Life: Living in the Radiant Cold, 2022 Berty Skuber, Epicycles, 2013

Strolling through the flea market? Browse for vintage treasures, retro finds and unique artefacts. The flea market takes place from 07.30 am. to 06:30 pm. on the Piazza Centrale in Monguelfo.

Participating Artists: Alessandra Carloni – Armin Grunt – Chelita Zuckermann – Hubert Mussner – Ivan Lardschneider – Mario Ricci – Matthias Kostner – Silvia Scaringella – Walter Pancheri "NATURAL-MENTE" emerges from the desire to explore the profound, fragile, and ever-changing relationship between humans and nature. A relationship that is increasingly at the center of contemporary discourse – between environmental crisis and the rediscovery of the organic, between technology and the longing to feel at home somewhere. The exhibition brings together nine contemporary artists – with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and forms of expression – united by a common intention: to offer a personal and poetic vision of our connection to the natural world through sculpture and painting. Two artistic souls engage in dialogue within the exhibition: On the one hand, sculpture, linked to Val Gardena’s tradition of woodcarving, capable of translating human experience and the yearning for nature into form; On the other hand, painting, rooted in various Italian regions, which explores inner landscapes, symbolic metamorphoses, and dreamlike visions. Many of the artworks are site-specific and interweave in a dialogue between material and imagination, memory and transformation. The result is an immersive journey that offers no definitive answers but instead poses questions: What place does humanity hold in nature? And what place does nature hold within us? OPENING HOURS: Every day from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays also from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Closed on Mondays.

A tribute to the 100th birthday of Mary de Rachewiltz, daughter of the renowned American author Ezra Pound, who grew up in Gais. OPENING: Saturday, August 30 at 6.00 pm.

Living heritage of the Dolomites The travelling exhibition with 20 impressive panels was designed for the 50th anniversary of the Schlern-Rosengarten Nature Park. The open-air exhibition shows pictures of the impressive landscape of the nature park and the diversity of flora and fauna. The exhibition also tells of the beginnings of the mountain refuges and of the people who live and work in the nature park.

The Cultural Council of Appiano presents a new exhibition at the Laechler Gallery in Castelrotto, showcasing the works of Bolzano-based artist Marco Rauzi. The opening will take place on 27 August at 6:00 PM. The exhibition is curated by Jahel Beer within the framework of her cultural project Noi da voi, which aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange both within the province and beyond. A trained graphic designer, Rauzi explores various techniques, with a particular preference for stippling – a contemporary dot technique in which images emerge from countless small points that create tonal depth and shading. This graphic section of the exhibition highlights the artist’s precision, skill, and imagination, through works in ink, pencil, and color. In contrast, the second part of the exhibition surprises with colorful oil and acrylic paintings inspired by India. These works reflect Rauzi’s spiritual journey and convey that India is not merely folklore but a source of universal values and spirituality. The exhibition is enriched with quotations from the Bhagavad Gita, India’s ancient sacred text, and from the Book of Psalms. By intertwining Western and Eastern traditions, graphic rigor and vibrant spirituality, the exhibition invites visitors on a journey through precision, imagination, and inner depth.

The Unterland Art Forum cordially invites you to the gallery of the Überetsch - Unterland district community in Neumarkt for the opening of the exhibition impastare- Sara Di Nasso on Saturday, 30 August at 6 p.m. 30 August - 13 September 2025 Introduction: Brigitte Matthias

Art meets history: an exciting joint exhibition with artists from Val Gardena/Gröden to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the SS hostages in Villabassa. Artistic creation, whether in wood, on canvas or through photography, as a fragile fragment of freedom.

On August 22, 1925, Max Glauber founded the company UNDA Radio in Dobbiaco. The anniversary exhibition showcases radio models from various eras and traces the development of the company. An interactive area demonstrates that the “heart” (or “Hertz”) of analog radio technology is still beating: Representatives of the Radio Museum Association of South Tyrol offer insights into the inner workings of historic radio devices and host a weekly repair café.

Art exhibition with works from the artists in the gallery "GefängnisLeCarceri".

Dive into the fascinating world of minerals! At the private mineral museum of the Mineral Hotel Natznerhof, you’ll discover a unique collection of over 1,500 minerals from around 50 countries. It’s not only exciting, but also full of surprises and stories surrounding these natural witnesses of history – especially here in South Tyrol. Booking by phone, email or online: Phone: +39 0472 415044 Email: info@mineralienhotel.com www.mineralien.museum/tickets-kaufen Prices With guided tour: Adults €10.00, Children €5.00 With partial tour: Adults €5.00, Children €2.50 Children aged 0–3: free

In my long career as a fashion photographer, travel has always been a fundamental and exciting part of my work. I’ve worked in many different places—from Peru to Australia, the United States to India—facing challenges like high altitudes, difficult weather conditions, and unusual means of transport. With my team—comprising stylists, models, and assistants—I have always tried to tell stories of fashion through unique landscapes and cities. This exhibition, hosted at the Hans Glauber Library in Toblach, presents a selection of my photographs that not only showcase fashion but also share the adventures I experienced during my travels. I am happy to share my work with the public and hope that the exhibition will entertain and inspire all who visit. — Giovanni Lunardi

The exhibition NATURAL ELEMENTS, taking place from May 31 to October 19, 2025, in Seis am Schlern, presents a selection of works by Ahrntal artist Alois Steger.

Working with multimedia, the artist, together with curator Eva von Ingram Harpf, has selected seven artworks for the village center of this Dolomite village, which integrate symbiotically into the historical setting.

Created from natural elements and materials, the works are designed to gradually change over the course of the exhibition due to weathering.

"Boom '70" takes you back to a time of upheaval and economic growth in South Tyrol during the 1970s and 1980s. Modern travelers now arrive by car, reaching even more remote regions. The number of overnight stays explodes, rising from ten to twenty million – mass tourism is here. In the exhibition, contemporary witnesses share stories of the clash between contrasting worlds: industry meets tourism, poverty meets prosperity, church meets bikini. It’s about first encounters with strangers, new roles for women, and friendships across borders – but also about stress, construction frenzy, and tough working conditions.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Dolomites and experience an unforgettable guided tour of the Nature Park House in San Vigilio. Let yourself be enchanted by the breathtaking landscape, the rich flora and fauna, the mysterious cave world and the exciting stories about the nature park.

Special Exhibition at the Chiusa Municipal Museum. The opening of the special exhibition will take place on 29 August 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Opening hours of the Municipal Museum: 29 August 2025 – 31 October 2025 Tuesday – Saturday | 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays, Mondays and public holidays

This topic will be the focus of our staircase exhibition starting April 1st. This unique exhibition offers a visionary investigation of how travelling might develop and grow in the 21st century and beyond. Using AI images and illustrations, the Touriseum offers a glimpse into the future of travelling. This uncertain future comes to life, prompting reflection and even dreaming. Let yourself be inspired as you explore the possibilities and challenges of the coming age of travel. “The Future of Travelling” presents a collection of creative short texts and their artistic interpretations that will challenge the limits of our imagination. From hypermodern means of transport to sustainable travel options and virtual travel experiences, the exhibition explores a variety of themes that might shape travelling in the coming decades.

Michael Höllrigl’s expressive stone and bronze sculptures will adorn the gardens of the Kränzelhof in 2025, true to his motto “The hand knows more than the head.” “Letting you dream on and on” is the goal of the sculpture exhibition. Whether it’s nearly untouched wilderness or an enchanting cultural landscape, gardens represent the longing for paradise: Tamed nature and untamed inner worlds meet and perhaps grow together. In a place shaped by the interplay of nature and culture, like the Kränzelhof, the things of nature and the things of art point to each other in a way that echoes Joseph von Eichendorff’s immortal line from the poem “Wünschelrute”: “A song sleeps in all things, which dream on and on...” Organisation Kulturverein K.art. 15.00-18.00 (free admission) Price: Garden entry

Profanter Immobilien invites you to an exhibition at ArtSpace in Seis, Schlernstraße 16: Anuschka Prossliner & Markus Gasser „TRAUMFÄNGER | ACCHIAPPASOGNI“ (Dreamcatcher) 06.2025-01.2026 "The present is merely a transit space, a void between inklings and memories—those are the true places of our experience. In these floating realms, Anuschka Prossliner weaves a delicate net of childhood fragments, fantasies, illusions, and expectations. Dreamscapes with a magical hue, where the fragile remnants of happiness and longing dangle by a silk thread—yet remain accessible to dreamwalkers. In contrast, Markus Gasser’s dream world is more grounded and earthy. He turns his gaze to matter itself, to stone, and searches for ideas, thought fragments, heads and faces, which he draws to the surface through obsessive shaping—forming them into peoples." Anuschka Prossliner (1972) consistently reveals a fondness for the fragmentary, the sketch-like, the unfinished. The dot is her constant companion: quiet, reserved, yet precise. With an introspective gaze, she presents fleeting figures, silent beings, fragments of an inner world. Markus Gasser (1970) has long been devoted to the motif of the head – heads in dialogue with each other, deeply rooted in the earth, like flowers in a field. Sculpted forms in stones of all kinds – large and small, rough and smooth – that nevertheless represent only part of the whole. by arrangement +39 0471 707248 | immobilien@agentur-profanter.com

Dolomythos-Museum at Innichen presents: Women scientists Many women, hardly mentioned in earlier times, made important contributions. We honour these often forgotten personalities, as well as the reserches of ordinary people from the valleys.

Every weekend, Art Speakings with art mediators allow visitors to ask questions and deepen their understanding of the exhibitions, giving space to individual perspectives and moments of cultural wellbeing. The offer is free of charge.

Kastelbell Castle stands on an imposing rock spur on the left bank of the Adige river. The beautifully - restored castle offers guided tours and hosts a range of cultural events. Summer tours from 1 july to 7 september 2025: From Tuesday to Sunday at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 2 p.m., 3 p.m. ATTENTION!! Guided tours only !!DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED!!

Nature and Environment on the 2nd floor in the Lengmoos Commandery. Opening hours: Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun 4-6 p.m., Free admission. Vernissage: Saturday, 30/8 - 5 p.m. Michael Klammer is from Villanders. He completed his training at the art schools in Brixen and St. Ulrich / Val Gardena. He worked as an art teacher at the secondary schools in Ulten and Ritten. Exhibitions in Ulten, Merano, Ritten, Villanders, and Rhineland-Palatinate. His admiration for the beauties of nature and his connection to the environment are expressed in his works, which he creates using various techniques

With the photo series “Existential Dualism”, Bolzano-based artist Elisa Cappellari explores the presence of animals in urban spaces and the subtle boundary between nature and society, between the wild and the domesticated. The 14 photographs, taken between 2019 and 2023 in Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, and Slovakia, portray animals — such as giraffes, dogs, snakes, or cattle — in everyday, human-shaped environments: streets, zoos, museums, stables, or shops. The images speak of relationships marked by proximity and distance, dependence and power, inviting viewers to reflect on how animals are perceived in contemporary society — as living beings, but also as symbols, ornaments, or tools. Completing the exhibition are five poetic texts that delicately explore the relationship between animal, space, and observer. “I photograph animals that live alongside us. I’m interested in what happens when one living being encounters another — maybe something is born that goes beyond the image,” says Elisa Cappellari. The artist was selected as one of the four winners of the 2024 Open Call launched by the museum, focused on the relationship between humans, animals, and nature. The exhibition is included in the museum admission ticket and can be visited between the first and second floors.

Scenes of peaceful life of shepherds and grazing animals, of hard work in adverse weather and in mostly uncomfortable areas: the cultural history of pastoralism moves between these two poles. When people began to settle in the Alps, bringing their domestic animals with them, the post-glacial landscape began to change. The exhibition illustrates the steps of this development up to today's debate about grazing animals and their predators. Sculptures, models, games, interviews and videos on the work of shepherds together with their dogs provide insights into the cultural practice of pastoralism and the importance of shepherds, who not only protect the flock from wolves. Shepherding can in fact play a decisive role on the environment, biodiversity, animal welfare, climate and human nutrition.

The group exhibition Earthly Communities invites visitors to reflect on the farreaching consequences of European colonization of the indigenous territories of Abya Yala* since the 15th century. In multimedia artworks, eleven international artists explore the traces of colonial intervention in the environment and society. They focus on various areas: agriculture, urbanism, archaeology – as well as extractive processes that continue to cause and reinforce profound ecological and social inequalities to this day. Inspired by Achille Mbembe’s vision of an ‘earthly community’, the exhibition calls for a new, reparative attitude that includes humans, animals, plants, minerals, and spiritual beings alike. The works question the Western understanding of ‘nature’ and open spaces for alternative perspectives in which indigenous resistance, sustainable knowledge and a lived connection to the earth become visible. Local references – such as a return to earlier knowledge in South Tyrol – create a dialogue between global experience and regional responsibility. Earthly Communities thus artistically connects social and ecological justice. * Abya Yala is an indigenous term for the Latin American continent, that from a decolonial perspective, symbolizes living earth and cultural self-determination. Saturday, 21 June 2025, 5 pm: Artist talk EN 7 pm: Official opening of the exhibition DE, IT, EN, with contributions by the curators Lucrezia Cippitelli and Simone Frangi Welcome: Katharina Zeller, Mayor of Merano Antonella Costanzo, Municipal Advisor for Italian Culture Martina Oberprantacher, Director of Art Merano 8.30 pm: DJ set by AMAZON, Marconi Park, in collaboration with Coworking della Memoria Sunday, 22/06/2025, 11 pm: Curator's guided tour of the exhibition IT 12.30: Flows over unities - Participative action and food Performance, Luigi Coppola IT/EN, Marconi Park, in collaboration with Coworking della Memoria & BAU - Institute for Contemporary Art and Ecology. To mark the opening of the exhibition, Kunst Meran invites you to a varied weekend programme of events at the Kunsthaus and in Marconi Park.