Vienna Art Guide: 5 Galleries in 7th district

Vienna is a city that is steeped in history and culture, and one of its most vibrant areas is the artsy 7th district, also known as Neubau. This district is home to plenty of galleries that showcase a wide range of contemporary art. Let’s go on a journey through some of the best galleries in this area.

Located on Seilerstätte, Galerie Krinzinger is one of the most well-established galleries in the city. Founded in 1971 by Ursula Krinzinger, the gallery is known for showcasing avant-garde and experimental art. The gallery has an impressive collection of works by international artists like Marina Abramović, Hans Op de Beeck, and Jannis Kounellis, among others.

There is also a gallery located in the 1st district, you can check their current and upcoming exhibitions on the website.

Plain Art is a pop-up gallery located in Burggasse, the heart of the 7th district. This unique space serves as a door opener for young and aspiring artists, offering them an opportunity to showcase their artworks and reach a wider audience.

But, Plain Art is more than just a gallery — it’s a community of creatives who believe in the transformative power of art. Through its dynamic exhibitions and events, the gallery brings people together and sparks meaningful conversations about contemporary art.

The gallery also provides established artists with a space to experiment and collaborate with emerging talents, pushing boundaries and challenging traditional notions of art.

Burggasse 21 is a dynamic and experimental art space, founded by Maxim Smirnov and Elena Mildner in 2006. the gallery focuses on the creative process and social communication between artists, audiences, galleries, museums, universities, and other institutions. It serves as a bridge between different sectors of the art world, from Dorotheum Wien, and Museumsquartier to Impuls Tanz, RED BULL, and more.

Over the past 15 years, Burggasse 21 has presented over 500 international and Austrian artists, including Erwin Wurm, Ona B., and Roland Kodritsch. With 340m2 of open exhibition space and a prime location in the center of Vienna, Burggasse 21 has become a hub for young artists and designers.

Located on Seilerstätte, Galerie Krinzinger is one of the most well-established galleries in the city. Founded in 1971 by Ursula Krinzinger, the gallery is known for showcasing avant-garde and experimental art. The gallery has an impressive collection of works by international artists like Marina Abramović, Hans Op de Beeck, and Jannis Kounellis, among others.

There is also a gallery located in the 1st district, you can check their current and upcoming exhibitions on the website.

If you’re a photography enthusiast visiting Vienna, then WestLicht is a must-visit venue for exploring the diversity of photographic media. Founded in 2001, WestLicht has quickly become a central hub for the presentation and discussion of photography in Austria.

The gallery features a permanent exhibition showcasing a wide range of photographic equipment and milestones from all eras of camera technology. In addition, the changing presentations offer visitors a glimpse into the historical and current positions in photographic image culture, including monographic exhibitions of iconic photographers such as Alexander Rodchenko, Edward Steichen, and Vivian Maier.

WestLicht also features exhibitions of young, up-and-coming photographers, as well as important but lesser-known works from the history of Austrian photography, such as Alfons Schilling — Beyond Photography or Padhi Frieberger. Furthermore, the gallery hosts themed shows such as World Press Photo, In Our Time. Magnum 1947−1987, and The Polaroid Project — At the Intersection of Art and Technology.