Výstavy umění v Jižním Tyrolsku

Twenty years after his death, the Office for Film and Media of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, the "UMSt – Superintendence for Cultural Heritage and Activities" of the Autonomous Province of Trento, and the "Trento Film Festival" pay tribute to photographer Flavio Faganello with a joint exhibition. Hosted at the Merkantilmuseum in Bolzano, the exhibition features over one hundred of his impressive photographs and highlights the creative and artistic vision of the Trentino photographer, a vision closely linked to the practice of walking. Even in his time, Faganello addressed themes that remain relevant today. His photos invite all lovers of walking, slow and sustainable tourism to rediscover the paths and communities of a bygone world. Faganello’s exceptional archive, now divided between his family, the Autonomous Province of Trento, and the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, comes together again in this exhibition. The selected photographs document the major ecological and anthropological changes in Trentino and South Tyrol during the years of the economic boom and tourism expansion. The expressive images recall the close connection between the landscapes and the life of mountain farmers, their cultural heritage, and spirituality. Along the old paths with crosses, fences, votive shrines, and dry stone walls, Faganello captures the hard work, coexistence, and special relationship between people and sacred places. He documents rituals, customs, faith, and hopes of the pilgrims. By repeatedly returning to the same places and people, he manages, with his typical ironic style, to highlight the contradictions of the time, also addressing the issue of tourist invasion and environmental risks. In South Tyrol, Faganello is best known for his book The Children of Solitude, in which he photographically documented the life of mountain farmers. Free entrance. Guided group tours (max. 15 people, duration approx. 30 minutes) are available by appointment: - monika.ciardi@provinz.bz.it - Tel. 0471 412915

Park and basement: Relaxation, Book-Crossing (DE-IT-EN) Exhibitions: 'Visit Merano! Ein Neustart’ ‘History Villa San Marco’

Special exhibition: CALDERA, living with the supervolcano 280 million years ago, a supervolcano was located in the center of what is now the Trentino-South Tyrol region. Powerful porphyry layers still bear witness to its activity, while the rock formations in between tell of long periods of dormancy during which plants and animals settled. Fossils, animal models, and a simulation of the supervolcano make this distant world tangible in the Nature Park Visitor Center. Free admission; reservation not necessary.

Visit one of the oldest preserved churches in Europe. The small church of St Benedict from the 8th century AD has Carolingian wall paintings inside, which are among the oldest frescoes in Western Europe. A building from the 8th century. The Romanesque tower dates from the 12th century. The paintings and Carolingian frescoes inside are among the oldest in the entire German-speaking world. The church harbours the world's only portrait of a Frankish landlord. Opening times: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 am - 11:30 am Closed on Sundays and public holidays Guided tours (only in German or Italian): Monday and Wednesday at 2.00 pm (German) and 2.45 pm (Italian) Friday at 10:00 am (German) and 10.45 am (Italian) Price: €1.80 per person; with guided tour €3.00 per person Lake Resia Guest Pass holders have admission to the church included every Saturday. The valid Lake Resia Guest Pass must be shown in order to use this service as an inclusive service. Further information: Information office Mals, Tel. +39 0473 831 190

The exhibition revisits various approaches and reflections on appropriation, artistic and monetary value, through a new commission by Jonathan Monk (UK, 1969). In Shine Bright Like a Diamond at Ar/Ge Kunst, one of the artist’s first institutional solo shows in Italy, Monk weaves together homage, parody, and (re)appropriation, engaging with the work of Chris Burden and the mechanisms of contemporary visual culture. Starting from a viral image of Kim Kardashian standing in front of Urban Light (2008), not crediting Burden’s work, the project reflects on the transformation of art into a reflective surface— a mute icon in a society dominated by image and the performance of the self. In an era where the simulacrum replaces reality, Monk sharply investigates the tensions between authenticity and representation, originality and reproduction. Jonathan Monk was born in Leicester in 1969 and lives and works in Berlin. He holds a BFA from Leicester Polytechnic (1988) and an MFA from Glasgow School of Art (1991). He is currently exhibiting Limited Company at Belvedere 21, Vienna, Austria. Recent institutional solo exhibitions were S L at Mahler LeWitt Residency, Torre Bonomo, Spoleto, Italy (2024); Exhibit_Model Four at Kindl Berlin, Germany (2019); The Sound Of Laughter Isn't Necessarily Funny at The Gallery, at De Montford University Leicester, United Kingdom (2017); Exhibit Model One at Kunsthaus Baselland, Muttenz, Switzerland (2016); Anything by the Smiths at CAN Neuchâtel, Switzerland (2015); COLOURS SHAPES WORDS (pink, blue, square, circle) at CAC Malaga, Spain (2013); Rew - Shay Hood Project Part II, Artpace, San Antonio, Texas, USA (2009); Time Between Spaces at Palais de Tokyo and Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris, France (2008). Upcoming: Something To See Something To Hide/Nothing To See Nothing To Hide at Museum Landskrona, Sweden.

ONLY FOR BOLZANO BOZEN CARD UND BOLZANO BOZEN CARD MOBILITY Entry at the Mercantilemuseum of Bolzano Special price of 4,00 € for adults, free of charge for kids between 6 and 14 years of age Opening hours: from Monday to Saturday from 10 AM till 12:30 AM on Thursdays from 10 AM till 1 PM and from 2 PM till 4 PM Opening hours from 5 October to 31 October: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Holidays, also on the 16th of August and 27th of December 2025 TICKET SALES ONLY ONLINE

Exhibition Daniela Atzwanger
The works exhibited by the artist explore the connection between emotions, experiences, and their symbolic reflection in reality, illustrating how emotions themselves are perceived, processed, and artistically transformed into new forms. They also address fundamental themes of the human condition, such as fear and hope, dream and awareness, relationships and solitude. This polarity is reflected in the composition of the background, which often contrasts with the organic subject through subtle tones and geometric shapes. The clearly defined figures express a very free and at times bold chromatic concept, while various color application techniques give rise to patterns and graphic forms. The viewer’s imagination is stimulated by delicate symbols, allowing the works to resonate in reality as visual echoes.
Daniela Atzwanger, born in 1977 in Brunico, studied graphic design in Bressanone and educational sciences and politics in Innsbruck. Since 2006, she has exhibited in South Tyrol, Hangzhou (China), and Venice. She lives and works in Bolzano. Opening: Thursday, 09th of October, 6:30 PM Introduction: Dr. Lukas Plancker, President of the cultural association “Tublà da Nives”. The exhibition will be open to visitors until January 9, 2026. Opening Hours Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Europe’s largest monastery complex in Tirol/Tirolo. Founded in 1142 by the Bishop of Brixen/Bressanone at the intersection of two important routes - the Brenner and the route to the Pustertal valley - the Augustinian Neustift Canons Regular Monastery was recognized, among other things, as a hospice and rest area for pilgrims. Today the Monastery makes a name for itself as a place of agriculture, culture and education. From the monastery winery to the herb garden, from the electricity plant to the educational center, several businesses are united in the monastery. The Augustinian Neustift Canons Regular Monastery in Vahrn/Varna is the largest Monastery complex in Tirol/Tirolo. The Monastery has an holistic conception and was independent and versatile from its very foundation. A walk through the Monastery complex will let you understand its size and importance as a former important cultural and economic hub of the Eisacktal/Valle Isarco valley. The first thing that will catch your eye are the architectural elements: Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. With the Engelsburg, the late Baroque collegiate church, the Gothic cloister, the miracle fountain, the library’s unique manuscripts and the historic Pinakothek, the Augustinian Neustift Canons Regular Monastery is one of the most remarkable sights of the Eisacktal valley.

On the historical tour with Mrs Theresia, you will learn all kinds of interesting facts about the construction and special features of the legendary 13th century church. Did you know? From the church you have a unique view of Meran and the surrounding area.

An exhibition by Eduard Popescu

Curated by Ateirami / Norma Cicala and Lucrezia Di Carne

“A Love Without End” explores the invisibility of those who perform domestic and care work — activities that form the foundation of our societies, yet remain systematically undervalued and overlooked. The exhibition seeks to make these hidden experiences visible and invites reflection on the social, political, and symbolic mechanisms that render such work invisible.

Open until Saturday, October 25

Opening hours

Tuesday–Saturday, 3:00–7:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday also 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Free admission

Invitation to an entertaining evening: On Tuesday, October 21st at 7:30 PM, a special evening with stories and songs will be held at the Nature Park visitor center in honor of Bernardin Astfäller. Michael Schaller, great-grandson of Bernardin Astfäller, will recall the butterfly researcher from Naturns and bring past times to life. He will be supported in text and song by his wife and his sister. At the same time the "Bernardin Astfäller Wall", funded by the municipality of Naturns, will be unveiled as a permanent part of the exhibition at the Nature Park visitor center. A convivial ending with light refreshments.

Gianni Zotta and Samira Mosca in conversation about analog photography, perspectives, and compositions Photographer Gianni Zotta, a contemporary of Flavio Faganello, worked alongside him. In this talk, Gianni Zotta will discuss the working methods of photographers from the 1960s and the innovations that Flavio Faganello brought to photography at the time. He will also contextualize Faganello’s significance within regional photographic history. Samira Mosca, a young photographer, will offer a contemporary perspective on the historical photographs of Flavio Faganello. She will focus in particular on aspects such as image composition and framing, and will also compare Faganello’s works with those of other well-known photographers. The event Flavio Faganello. Incontri. Begegnungen at Foto Forum Bolzano takes place in conjunction with the exhibition Flavio Faganello – Photographs that Move, which runs until the end of October at the Mercantile Museum Bolzano, Silbergasse 6 / Lauben 39. Opening hours: Monday–Saturday, 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00.

Interlude is a state of limbo, a meeting point between different forms of expression, where photography intertwines and transforms itself in contact with other arts. The exhibited works tell of a hybrid photography in constant metamorphosis: from digital to analog, from conceptual to painterly, from minimalism to Arte Povera, to installation and multimedia solutions. Here, the image is no longer just a document or representation, but becomes a gesture, material, sign, and space. The group exhibition brings Italian, Austrian, and German artists into dialogue and draws a geographical line that—like an invisible thread—unites different sensibilities in a common field of research. In some works, photography meets painting, creating new, unpredictable forms of expression; in others, it transforms into an installation, a three-dimensional object, or a fragment that is reassembled in conceptual collages—an original development of a new visual language that also represents the quintessence of the Stadtgalerie Brixen's exhibition program for 2025. Curated by Marco Pietracupa, it highlights various perspectives of current international photographic research. This diversity of approaches is not merely technical gimmickry, but a profound reflection on our way of perceiving reality and constructing meaning through images. Photographic surfaces become textures, pixels become digital brushstrokes, analog photographs regain their materiality, while the installative character transforms the exhibition space into a landscape that invites visitors to traverse it. Interlude invites us to look beyond definitions and follow the thread of an ever-evolving language that combines contemporary sensibilities and pioneering practices—offering the audience a lively, participatory experience of an art form that continues to speak, create connections, and redefine the boundaries of photography.

Guided tour of the Niederlana parish church with the Schnatterpeck altar. A first church was built on this site in the early Middle Ages on Roman foundations. In 1492, the present late Gothic wall pillar church was consecrated. Josef Weingartner counts it among the "most beautiful Gothic churches in the country" in his "Art Monuments of South Tyrol". The Gothic winged altar from the workshop of Hans Schnattpereck is a work of art that is known far beyond the borders of the province. Information and registration for group tours: Mrs Gruber Ida - Mobile +39 333 434 259 6 / gruber.ida@alice.it

The red deer is one of the most majestic inhabitants of our forests. This special exhibition sheds light on its behavior, habitat and traits. (Note: The exhibition texts are in German and Italian)

Every Tuesday evening, we cordially invite you to embark on a fascinating journey into the past. Our Fossil Museum in Mölten opens its doors to take you on a discovery of prehistoric treasures. Uncover rare fossils, and learn more about the history of our planet. Our knowledgeable guides are ready to share everything you need to know about these amazing finds and answer your questions. Whether you're a passionate fossil enthusiast or just curious, our tours offer something for everyone. Don't miss the opportunity to experience an unforgettable trip into the past every Tuesday evening! Registration by Monday morning at the tourist office Mölten, +39 334 279 0200 or info@moelten.net Number of participants: minimum 3 persons

A new perspective on ceramics at the Südtiroler Künstlerbund With its extensive exhibition ‘Un - limited world CERAMICS’, the Südtiroler Künstlerbund focuses on clay as a material and demonstrates that ceramics are currently in vogue. Curators Eva Gratl, Eleonora Klauser Soldà and Lisa Trockner want to open up a new and conscious perspective on the multifaceted world of ceramics, a material that is receiving increasing attention in contemporary art and is used by renowned artists as a means of expression. The group exhibition reflects the enormous variety of clay as a material: its flexibility, the wealth of creative possibilities it offers, and even the technical limitations it imposes. In an innovative and varied way, the ceramics in this exhibition go far beyond craftsmanship and present themselves as a medium with great expressive potential, capable of unleashing immense creativity. Large sculptures, small objects, bold shapes, wall installations, poetic creations, formless, imaginative and playful works, lively in Baroque style, radically abstract, fragile, poetic – and not just vases and containers: the formal repertoire of the exhibition focuses on the expressive power of “free” ceramics and testifies to the fascination with a material that, thanks to its visual effects, dares to abandon tradition. In total, 20 artistic positions offer a glimpse of what hands can imprint on clay, of the forms that can be preserved.

Broomberg & Chanarin, Eva Leitolf, Letizia Nicolini, Sophia Rabbiosi, Viola Silvi Curated by Eva Leitolf and Giulia Cordin In collaboration with unibz, Studio Image, A/POLITICAL, BAW The exhibition Violent Images examines pressing aspects and implications of the visual representation of violence. Violent images are part of our lives and shape how we perceive the world. They may directly represent violence, or their violent potential may be revealed in connection with their production, dissemination or use. Many questions arise: Where does the violence in and of the image begin? What makes an image violent? Who decides this, and in what context? How do production technologies and distribution channels influence the relationship between image and (the exercise of) violence? And how do artists deal with the issue of violence and the violent potential of image technologies? The works in the exhibition Violent Images explore subtle rather than explicit forms of visual violence and their contexts, aiming to examine their cultural, social, and political impact. They resist immediate readability and full visibility, avoiding the risk of spectacularizing suffering or marginality. In different ways, they act as a counter-image—intentionally leaving productive gaps in visual narratives. They interrupt the often assumed neutrality of seeing, activating a space for doubt, thought, and the responsibility of looking. All the contributors critically examine both established and emerging visual concepts of violence, suggesting that our engagement with them is inherently political and more pressing than ever. Talk & Book Launch: 28.10.2025, 6 p.m. Guided Tour with Eva Leitolf and Giulia Cordin (eds.) 28.10.2025, 5 p.m.

Anna Anvidalfarei ‘Selbstgenügsame Orte des Sinns’ In the exhibition by Anna Anvidalfarei (*1996), an artist from Val Badia who lives in Vienna, the body becomes the stage. Its overall image is fragmented, individual areas emerge and serve as the backdrop for various scenes. The body parts detach themselves from the whole and become independent and meaningful moments: self-sufficient places of meaning. Ears, hands, bellies – they function as double projection surfaces, because they are both body parts and carriers of inner events. The artist opens up the body, looks inside it, but she doesn't see this as a purely physical intervention; it's an existential gesture that searches for the hidden and opens up narrative spaces, using the body as a resonance chamber for sensations. Anna Anvidalfarei says: "For me, looking deep inside oneself is fundamental. Through my works, I analyse various states, often restless states, caused by the body and its organs." She draws inspiration from everyday objects and postures, but also from the wax models and anatomical illustrations in Vienna's Josephinum. Her objects appear realistic, yet at the same time they are unnatural structures that challenge our imagination. In Neumarkt, Anna Anvidalfarei is exhibiting photographs, analogue prints and textile objects in which she explores the inner landscapes of the body and its physiological scope. The abdomen in particular, with a hole providing a glimpse inside, illustrates the relationship between the bearer and the borne, between stage and play. ‘The opening allows me to connect an event directly to a specific place,’ says the artist. Vernissage: 18 October 2025 at 6 p.m. Introduction: Jakob Goubran

South Tyrolean artist Elisabeth Oberrauch is well-known for her artworks made from handmade paper. In this exhibition, she displays highlights from her previous work and presents new creations inspired by pharmaceutical and medical themes. Her artistic works accompany and support the Brixen Pharmacy Museum on its journey towards a harmonious combination of architecture, art and pharmacy.

The transformation of an inconspicuous caterpillar into a motionless chrysalis and finally into a colourful butterfly has always fascinated people. This special exhibition invites visitors to dive deep into the fascinating world of these amazing insects. As part of the special exhibition, visitors can experience the life cycle of a butterfly up close! The exhibition will be on display until 29 November 2025.

The combined guided tours of the entire museum and the cathedral complex (cathedral, cloister and baptistery) take place alternately in German and Italian from Tuesday to Friday (except on public holidays). Tuesdays and Thursdays: in German at 3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday in Italian at 3 p.m. Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Price: € 5,- p.p. (excluding museum entrance)

Guided tour of the church and visit to the Romanesque three apses church of St. Margarethen. It is one of the Romanesque sites in South Tyrol and represents an art-historical treasure of European value. On the Romanesque Road you will come across numerous documents from earlier times. From the "Foolish Virgins" and the "Dumpling Eater", to one of the oldest churches in Tyrol, the smallest town in the Alps and the highest Benedictine monastery in Europe, as well as other Romanesque frescoes and sites of unspeakable value, these are all part of the "Stairway to Heaven" project. Every Wednesday from 10.00-13.00 hrs.

The tour in the Vintschger Museum is an immersive experience where you get to experience the valley’s unique features. You’ll learn all about the valley and its inhabitants and gain an overview prehistoric and early history of the Venosta Valley, the immaterial cultural heritage of the irrigation channels, and the story of the Swabian Children and poverty in the valley. The tour is in German language!

The tour in the Vintschger Museum is an immersive experience where you get to experience the valley’s unique features. You’ll learn all about the valley and its inhabitants and gain an overview prehistoric and early history of the Venosta Valley, the immaterial cultural heritage of the irrigation channels, and the story of the Swabian Children and poverty in the valley.

During this guided tour of the museum, you will learn interesting facts about different types of rocks, animals and plants, and last but not least, about tourism and mountaineering in the Puez-Geisler Nature Park. Tour in German: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tour in Italian: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Tour in English: upon request

Who hasn't heard of flea markets, where you can browse to your heart's content and pick up bargains? Whether you're looking for antiques, vintage fashion or bric-a-brac, you're sure to find the right item for your home at a flea market.

"Stop for a few moments, then maybe you know how to move on." This is one of 18 phrases on the "Plauser Totentanz" illustration cards on the wall of the Plaus cemetery painted by artist Luis Stefan Stecher. What do these phrases mean? What do they mean to tell us? Art lover and expert Kainz Heinrich, tells you many interesting things about these paintings and his phrases. The event is only in german and italian language.

The combined guided tours of the entire museum and the cathedral complex (cathedral, cloister and baptistery) take place alternately in German and Italian from Tuesday to Friday (except on public holidays). Tuesdays and Thursdays: in German at 3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday in Italian at 3 p.m. Duration: approx. 1.5 hours Price: € 5,- p.p. (excluding museum entrance)