LINZ.- The OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH, with 15 locations throughout Upper Austria, is the central platform addressing artistic, cultural, scientific, and social issues affecting our province and far beyond. A variety of events and exhibitions are scheduled for 2026:

Francisco Carolinum Linz
As a center for photography and media art, the Francisco Carolinum will celebrate the invention of photography 200 years ago with a series of exciting exhibitions.

Annegret Soltau. Unzensiert. Eine Retrospektive
February 27–June 28, 2026

ewa partum. conceptual exercises
February 27–June 28, 2026

Georg Petermichl. Universal thoughts: least common multiple
March 6–July 12, 2026

Some Secrets on Photography
March 6–July 12, 2026
Six artists explore the potential secrets surrounding photography: Pascal Petignat and Martin Scholz, Peter Schreiner, Gregor Schmoll, Isabelle le Minh, Sebastian Riemer.

What a View! Open call & exhibition
April 17–July 12, 2026
The project offers a platform that showcases both professional and non-professional local contemporary photographers. The results will be presented in a joint exhibition.

CyberArts—Prix Ars Electronica Exhibition
September 2–October 1, 2026
The winners of the internationally renowned Prix Ars Electronica will be presented in the categories New Animation Art, Digital Humanity, Interactive Art +, and u19—create your world.

Ana Maria Caballero. 50 Ways of Looking at a Poem
September 2, 2026–February 8, 2027

Kris Lemsalu
September 25, 2026–February 2027

Claudia Larcher. No applause, no life, no pain.
September 25, 2026–February 2027

Anouk Lamm Anouk
November 6, 2026–March 2027

OK Linz
This dynamic and flexible venue for contemporary art, which is constantly evolving, hosts exhibitions that address current social issues and encourage critical reflection.

Peter Fellner. Glumpert
March 7–Sept 13, 2026

Carlos Motta. Pleas of Resistance
March 28–Sept 13, 2026

Elisa Andessner
October 9, 2026–January 2027

Schlossmuseum Linz
provides a comprehensive overview of the natural, cultural, and art history of Upper Austria with an emphasis on collecting and research. Special exhibitions highlight current international and regional topics, as well as cultural, natural, and contemporary historical themes.

Dietmar Brehm. Punkt und Echo
March 18–August 30, 2026

Sepp Auer
April 22–September 27, 2026

Gerhard Haderer
May 29–August 30, 2026

Marmorschlössl Bad Ischl

Jakob Lena Knebl. Sommerfrische
May 1–October 31, 2026. Exhibition in the grounds of the former imperial summer residence in Bad Ischl. As in previous projects, Jakob Lena Knebl draws on various female figures from history, religion, and mythology, which she interprets and presents in the context of art history.

AoCG—Academy of Ceramics Gmunden
This lively format promotes mutual inspiration between one of Central Europe’s largest ceramics manufacturers and contemporary artists. International artists are invited to work in Gmunden within the regular processes of the manufactory and to realize their ideas and visions.

Exhibitions

Made in Gmunden: February 13–May 31, 2026
The exhibition presents the results of the residency stays of Chen-Hsiang Kao / TW/JP, Rosmarie Lukasser /AT, Maryna Talutto /UA, Helena Sekot /DE/AT, and Charlotte Wiesmann /DE/AT, who translate social, cultural, and political themes into ceramic works.

Kahlil Robert Irving
May 20–October 2026

Artists-in-Residence 2026
November 13, 2026–February 2027
Onka Allmayer-Beck /AT, Jacob Barmann /DE/AT, Chiau-Syuan Chai /TW/DE and Thomas Marseiler /AT