Sommerfrische – Jakob Lena Knebl

Identity in the tension between history, fashion, and mythology. For this purpose, Knebl will reconfigure the Marmorschlössl into a kind of stage on which various protagonists – be they figures and/or objects – will be staged in such a way that the audience will have the impression of moving through a kind of parallel universe. That Knebl herself will be part of it is beyond question, as it is ultimately 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 draws, among other things, on the works of artist Ernst Heinrich Barlach. Visitors will also encounter her personal interpretation of the Impressionist Edgar Degas's dancer, as well as a very special staging of a swan, since one such creature 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 witch Baba Yaga (a mythological figure from Slavic folklore).

Curated by Lucas Cuturi.

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

• Artist: Jakob Lena Knebl
• Special edition: Big Little Dancer (2026), limited ceramic, edition of 125 pieces
• Admission: Adults € 6,– / Seniors € 5,– / Children, young people, students € 3,–
• Note: Admission to the Kaiserpark must be paid separately
• Guided tours with curator Lucas Cuturi: 07.05., 21.05., 09.07., 23.07., 06.08., 20.08.2026
• Guided tours with the Austria Guides: 10.05., 14.05., 24.05., 28.05., 07.06., 11.06., 21.06., 25.06., 05.07., 19.07., 02.08., 16.08., 30.08., 03.09., 13.09., 17.09., 27.09.2026
• Guided tours in October: on request
• Registration until 15:00 the day before: kulturvermittlung@ooelkg.at, +43 732 7720 522 22 (Mon–Fri, 09:00–15:00)
• Short-term registration for Sunday tours Sat, 09:30–15:00: marmorschloessl@ooelkg.at, +43 664 60072 522 95