In the Studio Cecilia Vicuña, New York
Where to meet art, culture and creativity
Each autumn, 24 Vienna-based galleries invite international curators to respond to a changing theme in the form of an exhibition, reflecting on the pressing issues of our time. The 17th edition of curated by will take place from September 11 to October 17, 2026, unfolding across Vienna under the theme of “LOVE” and affirming its role as a hub for artistic experimentation and critical discourse. Rooted in collaboration between galleries in Vienna and initiated to foster international exchange, curated by offers an overview of the multifaceted landscape of contemporary art in the city.
Iranian-born artist Soli Kiani creates a body of work in which fabric becomes both a formative substance and a carrier of social meaning. Themes such as origin, physicality, and negotiating patriarchal structures are combined in her work with a distinctive, sculptural language. For the Dominikanerkirche Krems, she has conceived a spatial installation in which textile materials serve as the central artistic medium.
Ilari Hautamäki, Helsinki
Ilari Hautamäki invites us to his vivid secret garden, which reflects on childhood summers spent in nature in Finland. His rhythmic brush strokes create organic foliage, which are then composed within frames and grids.
read more