{"id":16816,"date":"2024-11-18T15:29:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/heidi-horten-collection-vienna\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T10:49:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T10:49:51","slug":"heidi-horten-collection-vienna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/heidi-horten-collection-vienna\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Sensational Highlights of the Heidi Horten Collection in Vienna","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-on-your-visit-to-the-museum-for-modern-and-pop-art-in-vienna\"><em>What to expect on your visit to THE museum for modern and pop art in Vienna<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Since 2022, Vienna has been home to the Heidi Horten Collection, a museum redefining the city\u2019s art scene through a distinct, independent perspective. Located among the city\u2019s historic art institutions, this private collection embodies the vision and passion of Heidi Go\u00ebss-Horten, who amassed more than 500 iconic works over her lifetime, including celebrated artists like Picasso, Basquiat, Warhol, and Chagall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collection offers a thoughtful dive into classical modernism, pop art and contemporary art while giving visitors an intimate museum experience. A place where artistic vision is stamped wherever you look, the <a href=\"https:\/\/hortencollection.com\/en\/about-the-heidi-horten-collection\/collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heidi Horten Art Collection<\/a> is a site for highly curated experiences way beyond the works themselves. Here are 5 reasons not to miss this top destination on your next trip to Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-slug-ids=\"pro1066958\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-discover-iconic-artworks-in-the-klimt-%25e2%2587%2584-warhol-permanent-collection\"><strong>1. Discover iconic artworks in the <em>Klimt \u21c4 Warhol <\/em>permanent collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Klimt-_Warhol-C-Heidi-Horten-Collection_Magritte-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"1. Discover iconic artworks in the Klimt \u21c4 Warhol permanent collection Heidi Horten Collection\" class=\"wp-image-232976\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Heidi Horten Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <strong><em>Klimt \u21c4 Warhol<\/em><\/strong> exhibition is essential viewing for anyone interested in the giants of 20th and 21st-century art. This permanent exhibition traces the evolution of modern art through the lens of some of its most influential figures \u2013 from Gustav Klimt\u2019s dreamy masterpieces to Andy Warhol\u2019s vivid pop art. The collection offers a look at diverse artistic movements, including German expressionism, surrealism, and post-war abstraction, presenting work by great artists of their time like Francis Bacon and Ren\u00e9 Magritte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Created with input from visitors through the innovative #ARTfluence project, the exhibition represents a blend of public interest and curatorial expertise, resulting in a collection that speaks to a broad audience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-explore-multisensory-art-in-the-light-sound-senses-exhibition\"><strong>2. Explore multi-sensory art in the <em>Light Sound Senses<\/em> exhibition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Eliasson_YUS_col_TATE_London_2019_MdPGA_01.jpg\" alt=\"Explore multi-sensory art in the Light Sound Senses exhibition Heidi Horten Collection\" class=\"wp-image-232971\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Heidi Horten Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From now until March 23rd 2025, the <strong><em>Light Sound Senses<\/em><\/strong> exhibition brings art to life through a plethora of immersive sensory experiences. This display explores light as both a natural phenomenon and a cultural symbol, inviting visitors to interpret it in ways that go beyond the visual. Spanning two floors, the exhibition features pioneering light-based installations by artists like Tracey Emin, Olafur Eliasson, and John M. Armleder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installations in this exhibit are designed to engage light, sound, and space in ways that sharpen perception and interaction. In it, Tracey Emin and Joseph Kosuth use neon to convey message and material alike, while a sound installation by Austrian artist Bernhard Leitner invites visitors to \u201csee\u201d sound in an entirely new way. Works by Helga Griffiths and Ernesto Neto incorporate scent, adding a new sensory layer to the thought-provoking experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"232973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Emin_IDOS_2012_SW_04-2.jpg\" alt=\"Light Sound Senses Heidi Horten Collection\" class=\"wp-image-232973\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Heidi Horten Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"232974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Light-Sound-Senses-C-Heidi-Horten-Collection_Armelder_Global-Domes-XII-2.jpg\" alt=\"Light Sound Senses Heidi Horten Collection\" class=\"wp-image-232974\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Heidi Horten Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-discover-tranquility-in-the-tea-room\"><strong>3. Discover Tranquility in the Tea Room<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HHC_Tea-Room-\u00a9-Foto-Lukas-Schaller.jpg\" alt=\"Discover Tranquility in the Tea Room Heidi Horten Collection\" class=\"wp-image-232977\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Heidi Horten Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A visit to the Heidi Horten Collection isn\u2019t complete without a pause in the beautiful Tea Room. This cozy room on the museum\u2019s first floor blends relaxation with a subtle layer of artistic meaning. Both Austrian artist Hans Kupelweiser\u2019s and Markus Schinwald`s&nbsp; \u201cinterventions\u201d create a space that\u2019s both sumptuous and imaginative, with design elements inspired by the grand reception halls of historic European estates. Kupelweiser\u2019s velvety crimson ceiling is especially notable, evoking baroque frescoes with a modern twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Tea Room, visitors can reflect on the art they\u2019ve seen while surrounded by pieces that express the collector\u2019s love for combining historic and contemporary elements. With elegant furniture by Markus Schinwald and a cohesive interior design, the Tea Room captures the spirit of a private retreat, reminiscent of Vienna\u2019s opulent palaces and salons, while remaining accessible and inviting to all guests.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-step-inside-an-architectural-transformation\"><strong>4. Step inside an architectural transformation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"232970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Gormley-2_Heidi-Horten-Collection-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Heidi Horten Collection\" class=\"wp-image-232970\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Heidi Horten Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"232965\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Klimt-_Warhol-C-Heidi-Horten-Collection_Klein_hoch-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\u00a9 Heidi Horten Collection\" class=\"wp-image-232965\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Heidi Horten Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Heidi Horten Art Collection\u2019s building, originally constructed as an Habsburgian office in 1914, was carefully reimagined in 2020 to meet the demands of a modern exhibition space while preserving its historical character. After undergoing a meticulous transformation, this renovation harmonizes period details with contemporary features, resulting in an interior layout that fully supports the collection\u2019s dynamic displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three-story central hall, flanked by open platforms and illuminated by a glazed ceiling, sets a tone of openness and continuity, with spacious galleries that guide visitors from one exhibit to the next. Architecture enthusiasts will appreciate the careful balance of historic preservation and modern adaptation in a museum that\u2019s as visually compelling as the artwork it houses.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-trace-gustav-klimts-legacy-with-the-heidi-horten-collection\"><strong>5. Trace Gustav Klimt\u2019s legacy with the Heidi Horten Collection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The Heidi Horten Collection is a necessary stop for anyone tracing Gustav Klimt\u2019s work while exploring Vienna\u2019s art scene. As part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/vienna-attractions-c60335\/finding-klimt-vienna-p1059187\/\">Finding Klimt \u2013 Klimt\u2019s Most Iconic Paintings in Vienna<\/a> itinerary, this collection provides an engaging view of Vienna\u2019s historic focus on local masters of the visual arts, connecting these to broader modern and contemporary movements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-slug-ids=\"pac1059187\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>So, get this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/vienna-attractions-c60335\/finding-klimt-vienna-p1059187\/\">multi-museum pass<\/a> to discover the genius of the Viennese symbolist painter, tracing his dreamy yet frank style through to the Heidi Horten Art Collection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HHC_Winter_C-Heidi-Horten-Collection_Foto_Ouriel-Morgensztern-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-233000\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Heidi Horten Collection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Book your visit to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/heidi-horten-collection-tickets-l223322\/\">Heidi Horten Collection<\/a> for a rich encounter with iconic works of pop, impressionist, classical modernist and contemporary art in exhibitions built to inspire. A place that pushes boundaries with its ground-breaking collection and elegant architecture, this museum has rapidly become a must see of Vienna&#8217;s art scene. Secure your tickets now and make this experience a curated part of your next trip to Vienna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"responsive\" data-slug-ids=\"pro1066958,pac1074801,pac1094278\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\"><\/div><script defer src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Combine your visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/vienna-attractions-c60335\/heidi-horten-collection-hop-on-hop-off-bus-vienna-tickets-p1074801\">Heidi Horten with Vienna\u2019s hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus<\/a>. Don\u2019t miss a thing while you\u2019re driven around major landmarks of the city!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Want to explore further? 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