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Universalmuseum Joanneum 2015 The Museums at a Glance English www.museum-joanneum.at www.museum-joanneum.at www.museumsblog.at/connect Universalmuseum Joanneum The diversity of the museum Founded as Austria’s first public museum in 1811, the Universalmuseum Joanneum presents a broad range of art, culture and the natural sciences at twelve architec- Cover: Franz Steinfeld, Dachstein mit Gosausee, c. 1855, Neue Galerie Graz, UMJ Photo: UMJ/N. Lackner turally valuable locations—you’ll find a compact overview in this booklet. In addition to its varied permanent and special exhibi- tions, the Universalmuseum Joanneum will be present- ing ‘landscape’ as its main theme for 2015: The project comprises six exhibitions which can be seen at the Kunsthaus Graz, the Neue Galerie Graz, the Folk Life Museum, the Museum im Palais and the Natural History Museum. The notion of ‘landscape’ has undergone a radical transformation in recent decades—romantic views of nature are receding into the background. ‘Landscape as a resource’ is becoming increasingly important as the Imprint basis of human activities. More information can be Publisher: Universalmuseum Joanneum GmbH, Mariahilferstraße 2-4, 8020 Graz found at www.museum-joanneum.at and Responsible for content: UMJ, Marketing [email protected] www.landschaft.com. Translation: prolingua Sprachdienstleistungen Graphic concept and design: We hope you enjoy your visit to the Universalmuseum Lichtwitz Leinfellner visuelle Kultur KG, Andrea Weishaupt Joanneum! Layout: Karin Buol-Wischenau Please note that published dates may change at short notice. House regulations apply. Styrian Armoury Kunsthaus Graz A turbulent history The Friendly Alien The Styrian Armoury was once the most important The architectural emblem of Graz has livened up the his- weapons arsenal in the south-eastern part of the toric old town with its striking appearance since 2003— Habsburg Empire. Built in the mid-17th century by the the building was christened Friendly Alien by its architects Styrian estates, its main purpose was to store armour Peter Cook and Colin Fournier. A special highlight for used by simple foot and cavalry soldiers in the 16th and many visitors is the unique view from the Kunsthaus 17th centuries. At the time, the hereditary lands of Styria, Needle across the roofscape of Graz. Carinthi a, Carniola and the residence city of Graz which The exhibitions at Kunsthaus Graz feature contemporary formed Inner Austria were located on the frontier of the art since the 1960s—from architecture and design Empire. This meant that they repeatedly faced threats through painting, sculpture and photography to the new posed by Ottoman troops and Hungarian rebels from the media and film. The work of Camera Austria, which is 15th until the start of the 18th century. also based at the Kunsthaus Graz, focuses on artistic, the- Although the Styrian Armoury had lost its military sig- oretical and journalistic explorations of photography. Landeszeughaus nificance by the mid-18th century, it remainedpreserved Kunsthaus Graz In 2015, Kunsthaus Graz will be presenting two exhibi- Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz as a historic monument. Today, it is considered to be the Lendkai 1, 8020 Graz tions centred on this year’s ‘landscape’ theme: Landscape T +43-316/8017-9810 T +43-316/8017-9200 largest historic armoury in the world. 32,000 authentic in Motion (13 March–26 October) will be held in associa- zeughaus@ items of weaponry recall the belligerent past of the region kunsthausgraz@ museum-joanneum.at museum-joanneum.at tion with Camera Austria, Diagonale 2015 and the Aus- www.landeszeughaus.at at this unique site. In theory, the weapons on display here www.kunsthausgraz.at trian Film Museum. It showcases artistic responses to the could still equip an army of several thousand men—but as Opening hours Opening hours finiteness of natural resources. HyperAmerica (10 April– April–October, exhibits they simply remain silent witnesses to bygone Tue-Sun 10am-5pm 30 August) includes a presentation of hyper-realistic, Mon and Wed–Sun 10am-5pm ages wrought with conflict. Guided tours almost photographic US American paintings from the November–March, admission only Sun 2pm, or on request. as part of a guided tour. second half of the 20th century. Other exhibitions include Guided architectural tours when Corporate (26 September 2015–10 January 2016, which Guided tours exhibitions are not held: Sun Mon and Wed–Sun, and public 2pm, or on request. will be held in association with the steirischer herbst festi- holidays: 1pm, or on request. val) and The Paradise of the Downfall. Hartmut Skerbisch – Above: Kunsthaus Graz Photo: UMJ/N. Lackner Media Works (20 November 2015–7 February 2016). Above: Horse armour, Conrad On the right: Guido van der Werve, Nummer acht, Seusen hofer, Innsbruck c. 1510, from everything is going to be alright, 2007, the estate of Georg von Stubenberg-Wurmberg video still On the right: Field armour, c. 1600 Photo: Courtesy of Monitor Gallery Rome, Gallery Photos: Angelo Kaunat Juliette Jongma Amsterdam, Marc Foxx Los Angeles, Luhring Augustine, New York. Image by Ben Geraerts Schloss Eggenberg State Rooms & Gardens Alte Galerie Schloss Eggenberg State rooms Masterpieces and gardens The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Schloss Eggenberg is The Alte Galerie invites you to take a stroll through the an unrivalled synthesis of Baroque art—a symbolic history of European art from the Middle Ages to the end re presentation of the universe! One of Central Europe’s of the Baroque period. most impressive examples of early Baroque interior The walk begins with sacred themes that provide an design, the central Planetary Room features a cycle of im pression of the world of Christian imagery from the 12th paintings by Hans Adam Weissenkircher. It is encircled to the 16th century. Alongside major Austrian contribu- by 24 state rooms with splendid wall decorations, tions from the Gothic period, the medieval collection also over 500 ceiling paintings and original interiors that have contains works of major European significance such as the remained unchanged since the 18th century. In the Admont Virgin or the Votive Panel from St. Lambrecht’s ‘ Japanese Cabinet’, pictures on a 17th century folding Abbey. screen depict rare views of the residence city of Ôsaka. Renaissance and Baroque art captivates visitors with The park is one of Styria’s most valuable horticultural le gendar y worlds of divinity and richly detailed allego- Schloss Eggenberg monuments and has seen numerous changes in the course Alte Galerie ries. These were later developed in Baroque paintings and Eggenberger Allee 90, 8020 Graz of its history. In the 19th century the Baroque garden was Schloss Eggenberg executed either in lavish blazes of colour or in emotion- (approx. 3.5 km from city centre) Eggenberger Allee 90, 8020 Graz turned into a sumptuous ‘landscape painting’. Interest in ally charged sculptures. Here, the highlights consist of T +43-316/8017-9560 the garden waned in the early 20th century; only recently (approx. 3.5 km from city centre) eggenberg@ T +43-316/8017-9560 masterpieces by Lucas Cranach the Elder, Jan Brueghel museum-joanneum.at has it been extensively rebuilt as a cultural monument to altegalerie@ the Elder and Bartholomäus Spranger as well as paintings www.welterbe-eggenberg.at the Romantic Era. museum-joanneum.at by Johann Georg Platzer and Martin Johann Schmidt www.altegalerie.at State Rooms Special attractions in the Eggenberg Gardens include the (aka ‘Kremser Schmidt’). Opening hours Opening hours elaborate Rose Mound, which was faithfully restored April–October, The Graphics Collection at the Alte Galerie comprises April–October, in 2008. With its poetic ensembles, the Planetary Garden Wed–Sun 10am–5pm admission only as part of a some 15,000 drawings and prints (by Dürer and also entices visitors to stop and linger. November–6 January 2016, guided tour. Rembrandt among others) which are regularly displayed admission only as part of a Guided tours guided tour. at special exhibitions. Tue–Sun and public holidays, Guided tours 10am, 11am, 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm, on request 4pm, or on request. Above: Giovanni Pietro de Pomis (1569–1633), Park with Planetary Garden, Archduke Ferdinand as Fighter for a Righteous Master’s Garden and Rose Cause (detail) Mound On the right: Herri met de Bles (1485/1510- 1550/1555), Landscape with Mine Opening hours Photos: UMJ/N. Lackner April–October, daily 8am–7pm November–March, daily 8am–5pm Above: Planetary Room, Schloss Eggenberg Photo: UMJ On the right: The Palace Park Photo: UMJ/Jare Coin Cabinet Schloss Eggenberg Archaeology Museum Schloss Eggenberg / Roman Museum Flavia Solva Coins and history Traces of life Coins are more than just means of payment—they also Objects dating back to classical antiquity, items from tell you a lot about the nature of political power and Egypt, globally unique finds such as the Strettweg Chariot the culture of different societies. As the second largest and other archaeological highlights from Styria offer a of its kind in Austria, the Coin Cabinet collection enables starting point for contemplating fundamental questions visitors to reflect on the history of coinage in Styria of human existence. Evident in over 50,000 years of with the aid of fascinating coin hoards and highlights ‘Styrian’ history from the Stone Age to Roman times, these from the Graz Mint. traces of life encourage visitors to explore different eras. The Coin Cabinet is situated in the oldest part of Schloss The Archaeology Museum in Schloss Eggenberg’s park Eggenberg which dates back to the 15th century. The presents some 1,200 items from the Joanneum’s collec- Balthasar Eggenberger exhibition room is named after the tions. The adjacent Lapidarium also displays three ancient man who built the oldest part of the building and was floor mosaics and 96 examples of Roman stone artefacts once Master of the Mint to Emperor Friedrich III.