By Dominique Catherina Foertig in Editorial — 18 Sep 2024

Parallel Vienna 2024: 25 Artists to Discover at This Year’s Alternative Art Fair

Parallel Vienna 2024 from 21.09 -22.09 2024 : A review and exploration of this year's art fair at Otto Wagner Areal, Vienna,

Parallel Vienna 2024: Installation by Ganaël Dumreicher and Niklas Konstacky. Munchies Art Club highlights 25 artists during our walk through the historic Otto Wagner Areal, offering a visual dialogue between contemporary creativity and iconic architecture. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

Best of Parallel Vienna 2024: Our Highlights from the Art Fair.

It was one of those perfect September days where everything seemed to align—the sky was scattered with luscious clouds, and the blue between them seemed richer, almost like something out of a Matisse painting.

The extraordinary backdrop set the tone for what awaited us at Parallel Vienna 2024, held once again in the historic Otto Wagner complex.

Note: Due to the weather situation, the fair has been postponed from September 12-15, 2024, to the new dates below (September 21-22, 2024).

Opening	Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 5 PM – 10 PM
Exhibition Duration	September 21, 2024, to September 22, 2024
Opening Hours	Check the Parallel Vienna Website for more information
Location	Otto Wagner Area - Baumgartner Höhe 1, 1140 Vienna
Tickets	Tickets for the PARALLEL VIENNA fair are now available online!

Arriving at noon, we started our journey in the old theatre before winding our way through the adjacent pavilions, climbing tiled staircases and exploring echoing hallways.

parallel vienna 2024 — **PARALLEL VIENNA 2024:** Delighted to see the painting department of **Kunst University Linz** (Mentored by Prof. Ursula Hübner) with their impressive setup at **Baumgartner Höhe**. The fusion of emerging talent and bold artistic exploration adds a vibrant dynamic to this year's art fair, showcasing innovation from one of Austria's leading art institutions. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

**Parallel Vienna**: Artworks by **Elisabeth Süß**, whose striking large-scale painting captivates with bold strokes, alongside **Laura Weiss’s** intriguing fusion of an edible piece and a textile sculpture on the floor. In the background, **Martin Fink’s** expansive green painting, featuring apples, adds a refreshing natural dimension to the exhibition. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

The sheer variety was remarkable—there was something for every taste. Some works captured our hearts immediately, while others left us with the sense that the artist's vision might still be in the process of taking shape.

But that’s part of what makes Parallel Vienna 2024special—the discovery, the conversation, the mix of different voices.

Tina Dobrajc’s paintings were one of those “aha” moments we look for, a refreshing discovery and a new direction for Gallery Ernst Hilger.

The bold use of color and striking compositions grabbed us from the start, and we found ourselves falling for her work instantly.

There’s something magnetic about the way she brings these surreal, eerie landscapes to life, creating an unforgettable experience.

**Tina Dobrajc’s** at PARALLEL VIENNA 2024, presented by **Ernst Hilger Gallery** | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

Mariya Vasilyeva’s video installation was another standout, charming us with her exploration of power dynamics, feminism, and body politics, effortlessly blending private and public life through her various roles.

**Parallel Vienna 2024:** **Mariya Vasilyeva** is a video and performance artist based between Austria and Germany. Trained in fine arts at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and the University for Applied Arts in Vienna, her work spans live performance, digital collage, and video installation. Vasilyeva explores power dynamics, feminism, and body politics, often using her own body to reflect on societal pressures and identity as a Ukrainian immigrant in Western Europe. Through digital manipulation, she transforms herself into an object, highlighting themes of vulnerability and the abuse of power, especially regarding sexuality, religion, and race. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

Bianca Kennedy, represented by Krinzinger Schottenfeldgasse, brought a lightness with her playful yet profound works that made us smile and think in equal measure.

At **Parallel Vienna 2024**, experience the Artist **Bianca Kennedy’s** powerful 5-channel installation, presented by **KRINZINGER SCHOTTENFELD**. Titled **“Angers”**, this 4:40-minute portrait-format installation confronts the audience with intense, unfiltered expressions of female rage, drawing from iconic films like *Pearl* and *Don’t Worry Darling*. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

Stefan Zsaitsits' pencil drawings for Gallery 433 were nothing short of captivating. His intricate lines and storytelling left us completely absorbed, while Gannet Dumricher and Niklas Konstacky provided a calming contrast with their nature-inspired works, grounding the entire experience.

At **Parallel Vienna 2024**, the Artist **Stefan Zsaitsits**, presented by **Galerie 422**. His exhibition, **“Debris. Digging Through Fragments”**, showcases stunning large-scale graphite works, blending dense naturalistic settings with surreal elements. From **September 11 to 15, 2024**, experience this unique visual narrative at the **Otto Wagner site**. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

And finally, seeing Paul Riedmüller’s works in person for the first time was a true joy—they fully lived up to the anticipation.

parallel vienna 2024, paul riedmueller — Parallel Vienna 2024: Paul Riedmüller | Image Courtesy Munchies Art Club

**Paul Riedmüller – Parallel Vienna 2024:** Personal Note: Finally, meeting a Munchies Art Club feature wishlist artist in person! Born in 1989 in Graz, Paul Riedmüller lives and works in Vienna as a painter, graphic designer, illustrator, and muralist. A 2017 graduate of the University of Applied Arts Vienna, where he studied under Judith Eisler, he is also a member of the Vienna-based printing collective SOYBOT | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

maria jl hierro artwork at parallel vienna 2024 with hybrid art fair laeclectica — **Parallel Vienna 2024:** Exhibiting partner **Hybrid Art Fair** - LaEclectica presents the captivating works of **Maria JL Hierro**. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

axel jonsson artwork at parallel vienna 2024 for elisabeth and klaus thoman gallery — **Parallel Vienna 2024:** Wonderful work by **Axel Jonsson**, showcased by **Elisabeth and Klaus Thoman Gallery.** | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

**Parallel Vienna 2024:** **EtchingRoom1** artist duo **Anna Khodkova and Kristina Yarosh** are part of the group show **Office Ukraine***. Support for Ukrainian Artists*. This initiative highlights the work of Ukrainian artists and cultural workers who fled the war and are now living in Austria, offering them a platform to showcase their talents. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

**PARALLEL VIENNA 2024:** On the left, **Carlos Vergara** presents a powerful artist statement on trauma and memory, while on the right, **Stephanie Winter** showcases **Salon Hybrid** | **Motherboard 2.0** | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

**Parallel Vienna 2024: Gallerie Martinetz** presents the bold and provocative work of **Sophia Süssmilch**. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

grubeck contemporary with painting by michaela schwarz-weismann at parallel vienna 2024 — **Parallel Vienna 2024: Grubeck Contemporary** presents a captivating painting by **Michaela Schwarz-Weismann** | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

**Parallel Vienna 2024:** **Omer Faruk Kaplan** presents an artist statement exploring the relationship between materiality and concepts of use. Influenced by Arte Povera and Minimal Art, Kaplan's minimalist installations utilize everyday materials to reflect on identity, origin, and cultural affiliation. His works invite viewers to discover multi-layered stories, shaped by his personal journey as part of the 3rd generation of immigrants in Germany. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

**Parallel Vienna 2024: Anneliese Schrenk** captivates with her unique exploration of the senses, particularly the evocative smell of leather. Her artist statement resonates deeply, offering a sensory and emotional experience that we love | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

**Darja Shatalova**: Artist Portrait and Details of her new installation | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

**PARALLEL VIENNA 2024:** Artist **Karim Hussein** stands proudly in front of his painting, having recently completed his diploma at Kunst University Linz. To the right, **Ahoo Maher's** powerful artist statement adds depth to the exhibition, offering an intriguing exploration of her artistic journey. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

**Parallel Vienna 2024:** First, **Sophie Tiller's** work on paper, supported by **Medienwerkstatt Vienna**, followed by **Madita Kloss**, represented by **Sophia Vonier Gallery**. **Polina Sokolova** and **Katja Gürtel's** paintings, supported by **Gallery Rudolf Leeb**, captivate viewers. An insightful artist statement "Cellular Landscape" by **Sophie Luise Passow** complements the showcase. | Image Courtesy of Munchies Art Club

By the time we left, we were not just inspired but deeply connected to the art and the people behind it.

Parallel Vienna 2024 delivered everything we hoped for—a vibrant mix of emerging voices and seasoned talent, all set against one of the most striking backdrops in the city.

Stay tuned for more highlights from this extraordinary event, where art pushes boundaries and challenges perceptions in every corner of this atmospheric venue