Summer Retreat – Jakob Lena Knebl

In her work, Jakob Lena Knebl engages with identity in relation to themes drawn from history, art history, fashion, religion, and mythology. As varied as her subjects are, so too are the means of expression the transmedia conceptual artist employs for her interpretations.

To this end, Knebl will transform the Marmorschlössl into a kind of stage, on which various protagonists—whether figures or objects—will be staged in such a way that the audience will feel as though they are moving through a parallel universe. That Knebl herself will be part of this universe is beyond question, since it is ultimately a projection of her ongoing exploration of 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 works by the artist Ernst Heinrich Barlach. Visitors will also encounter her personal interpretation of the dancer by Impressionist Edgar Degas, as well as a very special staging of a swan—since one such bird once resided in "Sisi's" bedchamber.

In the rooms of 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 created for the exhibition: Jakob Lena Knebl's Big Little Dancer (2026), a limited ceramic in an edition of 125 pieces.

• Special Edition: Jakob Lena Knebl's "Big Little Dancer" (2026), limited ceramic, edition of 125 pieces
• 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
• Registration: by 15:00 the day before at kulturvermittlung@ooelkg.at, +43 732 7720 522 22 (Mon–Fri, 09:00–15:00). For Sunday tours with the Austria Guides also Sat, 09:30–15:00 at marmorschloessl@ooelkg.at, +43 664 60072 522 95. Tours in October on request.
• Admission: Adults € 6,–, Seniors € 5,–, Children, young people, students, … € 3,–
• Please note: Admission to the Kaiserpark is additional.