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Join us for engaging conversations with gallerists, curators, and artists featured in this year's curated by Festival. Celebrating its seventeenth year, the festival underscores Vienna's significance as a dynamic hub for contemporary art in Europe. Tune in as we discuss the festival's exhibitions, the creative process behind them, and the powerful stories they tell. Whether you're an art aficionado or just curious, the "curated by Podcast" offers a deep dive into the rich program of Austria’s leading gallery festival.

  1. May 27

    Episode 1: different generations of Viennese gallerists reflect upon collaboration, curated by and its impact locally and internationally – Miryam Charim, Henrikke Nielsen and Antonia Lia Orsi

    In the first episode of the curated by Podcast, festival directors Attilia Fattori Franchini and Christina Linher speak with three gallerists: Miryam Charim (Charim Galerie, Vienna), Antonia Lia Orsi (City Galerie Wien), and Henrikke Nielsen (Croy Nielsen, Vienna/Berlin). They discuss what brought each of them to open a gallery, how Vienna's art scene has evolved over the past decades, and the impact of curated by on the city's broader cultural life.

    31 min
  2. Otto Bonnen on process-based artworks and the upcoming exhibition at Shore

    08/26/2025

    Otto Bonnen on process-based artworks and the upcoming exhibition at Shore

    In this conversation, Otto Bonnen discusses his curatorial concept for the upcoming exhibition at Shore gallery, part of the curated by festival in Vienna. He explores the theme of 'Fragmented Subjectivity' and how it influences his approach to curating, emphasizing the importance of process-based art and collaboration within the art community. Bonnen reflects on the role of offspaces in contemporary art and the significance of creating immersive experiences for audiences. He shares insights on the artists involved in his exhibition and the unique characteristics of the Vienna art scene.

    17 min
  3. DJ Hellerman on wholeness and the illusion of fragmentation

    08/21/2025

    DJ Hellerman on wholeness and the illusion of fragmentation

    In this conversation, DJ Hellerman discusses his curatorial practice, emphasizing its personal and collaborative nature. He explores the theme of fragmented subjectivity, proposing that fragmentation is an illusion and focusing instead on the concept of wholeness. Hellerman shares insights into his first project in Vienna, the local context that inspires him, and the influences that have shaped his views on curating. He elaborates on the exhibition concept, which features seven artists and addresses themes of reconstruction and the significance of personal and communal experiences in art.

    12 min
  4. Karen Archey on the upcoming exhibition »The Shed« at Croy Nielsen

    08/19/2025

    Karen Archey on the upcoming exhibition »The Shed« at Croy Nielsen

    In this conversation, Karen Archey discusses her curatorial practice and the upcoming exhibition 'The Shed' as part of the curated by festival in Vienna. She reflects on the collaborative nature of her work, the theme of fragmented subjectivity, and the influence of various exhibitions on her approach to curation. Archey shares insights into the artists and artworks featured in 'The Shed', emphasizing the importance of intuitive curation and the exploration of themes related to identity and environment. Karen Archey is Head of the Curatorial Department at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, Düsseldorf. There, she manages the program and curatorial teams of K20 and K21. From 2016 to 2025, she was Curator of Contemporary Art at Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam. Her book 'After Institutions' was published by Floating Opera Press in 2022.

    21 min
  5. Oliver Koerner von Gustorf on S.M. van der Linden and »The DEPRESSIVA Revolutions« at E X I L E, Vienna

    08/14/2025

    Oliver Koerner von Gustorf on S.M. van der Linden and »The DEPRESSIVA Revolutions« at E X I L E, Vienna

    The conversation delves into the theme of fragmented subjectivity in contemporary art, exploring curatorial practices, the intersection of class and identity, and the influences of modernism and enlightenment. Oliver Koerner von Gustorf discusses the role of artists and their narratives, highlighting unique artistic expressions and the challenges faced in the current art scene. Oliver Koerner von Gustorf lives and works as a freelance author and art critic in Berlin-Schlachtensee. He writes for newspapers and magazines such as Monopol, Weltkunst, 032c, taz, Tip, Tagespiegel, Freitag. From 2007 to 2014 he ran the gallery SEPTEMBER, where he showed artists such as Dorothy Iannone, Johannes Paul Raether, Marc Brandenburg and also published catalogs. He has a column on Monopol Online, “Form & Haltung”, in which he writes endless essays on art, politics, culture and exhibition reviews. 2023 he received the ADKV Prize for Art Criticism. Recent catalog publications include: Sonja Yakovleva: Soaplands, March 2024, “The Talented Mister Helion”, contribution to the catalog Retrospective Jean Hélion, Musée d'Art Moderne de la. Ville de Paris, March 2024, La Chola Poblete - Gumayllén, PalaisPoulaire, Berlin, April 2024, Angelika Platen, artist portraits, December 2024.

    21 min
  6. Tessa Praun on self-image and identity in flood of content

    08/12/2025

    Tessa Praun on self-image and identity in flood of content

    In this conversation, Tessa Praun discusses their curatorial practice, emphasizing a deep interest in the artistic process and collaboration with artists. She explores the theme of fragmented subjectivity in contemporary art, reflecting on how individuals navigate the overwhelming flood of content in today's society. Tessa Praun shares insights about their personal connection to the Vienna art scene and outlines their curatorial concept for the upcoming exhibition »And tell us how to save us from ourselves« at Galerie Martin Janda, highlighting the works of Anna K.E., Sally von Rosen and Linnéa Sjöberg who address self-image and identity in innovative ways. Tessa Praun is a curator, educator, and writer based in Stockholm. Praun served as director and chief curator of Magasin III Museum for Contemporary Art until 2024. Her deep interest in the visual arts has manifested itself in a commitment to the artistic process and nurturing in-depth encounters with it. She is currently establishing The Wanderlust Institute of Art, a platform for independent projects.

    16 min
  7. Camille Regli on performativity in art, the importance of collaboration and community, and the impact of technology on identity.

    08/07/2025

    Camille Regli on performativity in art, the importance of collaboration and community, and the impact of technology on identity.

    In this conversation, Camille Regli discusses her curatorial practice and the upcoming exhibition at Zeller van Almsick, focusing on the theme of 'Fragmented Subjectivity.' She explores the role of performativity in art, the importance of collaboration and community, and the impact of technology on identity. Regli reflects on historical contexts and contemporary challenges, emphasizing the need for experimentation and political discourse in art. The discussion also highlights her personal experiences and the unique cultural landscape of Vienna. Camille Regli is an independent curator based in Zurich and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. During her London years, she worked with galleries such as Lisson Gallery, Richard Saltoun, and Luxembourg & Dayan, as well as institutions including the Swiss Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, the Istanbul Biennale, and the Centre d’art contemporain Genève. In 2020, she co-founded contemporary art centre KRONE COURONNE in Biel/Bienne, which she still runs and co-directs. Her curatorial work is shaped by an ongoing interest in the performativity of bodies and spaces, theatricality, and the use of speculative fiction and feminist readings to challenge reflection and foster collective imagination. She has curated exhibitions with the curatorial collective Collectif Détente, and collaborated with institutions including Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Kunsthaus Biel/Centre d’art Bienne, and the City of Geneva. In 2023–24, she was a scientific collaborator in the “Art Fundamentals” class at EPFL’s School of Architecture in Lausanne. Most recently, in 2025, she was invited as section curator at the art fair STAGE Bregenz.

    20 min
  8. Reilly Davidson on Bergson, her curatorial background and the upcoming exhibition at Galeria Dawid Radziszewski

    08/05/2025

    Reilly Davidson on Bergson, her curatorial background and the upcoming exhibition at Galeria Dawid Radziszewski

    In this episode, Rilley Davidson discusses her curatorial concept for the upcoming exhibition at David Radizhevsky, focusing on the theme of 'Fragmented Subjectivity.' She explores the philosophical underpinnings of her curatorial practice, particularly drawing from Bergson's essay on metaphysics, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with artists. Davidson also shares her excitement about engaging with the local art scene in Vienna and the ongoing processes of creating new works in response to the exhibition's theme. Reilly Davidson is a New York-based, Seattle-born curator and writer. Her curatorial work has been presented at C L E A R I N G (New York and Los Angeles), Shoot the Lobster (New York), Martos Gallery (New York), Lubov (New York), CASTLE (Los Angeles), AS IT STANDS (Los Angeles), amongst others. She has contributed texts to KALEIDOSCOPE, Artforum, Family Style, and The Brooklyn Rail, as well as a host of international galleries.

    12 min
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Join us for engaging conversations with gallerists, curators, and artists featured in this year's curated by Festival. Celebrating its seventeenth year, the festival underscores Vienna's significance as a dynamic hub for contemporary art in Europe. Tune in as we discuss the festival's exhibitions, the creative process behind them, and the powerful stories they tell. Whether you're an art aficionado or just curious, the "curated by Podcast" offers a deep dive into the rich program of Austria’s leading gallery festival.

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    2024 - 2026
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