Sommer­frische – Jakob Lena Knebl

Jakob Lena Knebl's work explores identity in relation to themes drawn from history, art history, fashion, religion, and mythology. As varied as these themes themselves are the means of expression this transmedia conceptual artist employs in her interpretations.

For this exhibition, Knebl will transform the Marmorschlössl into a kind of stage on which a diverse cast of protagonists—be they figures or objects—is staged in such a way that visitors will feel as though they are moving through a parallel universe. That Knebl herself will be part of this world goes without saying, as it ultimately represents a projection of her ongoing engagement with her own multifaceted personality.

In the grand salon of what was once Empress Elisabeth's retreat, she will realize a dreamlike, surreal installation that, among other things, references the work of artist Ernst Heinrich Barlach. Visitors will also encounter a personal interpretation of the dancer by Impressionist Edgar Degas, as well as a very special staging of a swan—a bird that once resided in "Sisi's" bedchamber.

In the rooms on the upper floor, Knebl will present her own works, some made of fabric, alongside pieces by students. In the outdoor area, the artist will realize interpretations of the hut of the forest woman Baba Yaga (a mythological figure from Slavic folklore).

Curated by Lucas Cuturi.

A special edition has been produced for the exhibition: Jakob Lena Knebl's *Big Little Dancer* (2026) as a limited ceramic in an edition of 125.

• Curator: Lucas Cuturi
• Guided tours with curator Lucas Cuturi: Thu, 07.05., Thu, 21.05., Thu, 09.07., Thu, 23.07., Thu, 06.08., Thu, 20.08.26
• Guided tours with the Austria Guides: Sun, 10.05., Thu, 14.05., Sun, 24.05., Thu, 28.05., Sun, 07.06., Thu, 11.06., Sun, 21.06., Thu, 25.06., Sun, 05.07., Sun, 19.07., Sun, 02.08., Sun, 16.08., Sun, 30.08., Thu, 03.09., Sun, 13.09., Thu, 17.09., Sun, 27.09.26
• Guided tours in October: on request
• Registration until 3:00 PM the day before: kulturvermittlung@ooelkg.at, +43 732 7720 522 22 (Mon–Fri, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM)
• Short-notice registration for Sunday tours with the Austria Guides: Sat, 9:30 AM–3:00 PM at marmorschloessl@ooelkg.at, +43 664 60072 522 95
• Admission: Adults € 6 / Seniors € 5 / Children, young people, students € 3
• Please note: Admission to the Kaiserpark is payable additionally.
• Special edition: Jakob Lena Knebl's *Big Little Dancer* (2026), limited ceramic, edition of 125