Sommer­frische – Jakob Lena Knebl

A surreal, staged parallel universe at the Marmorschlössl

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, so too are the expressive means the transmedia conceptual artist employs in her interpretations.

Identity at the Crossroads of History, Fashion, and Mythology To this end, Knebl will transform the Marmorschlössl into a kind of stage, where various protagonists – whether figures and/or objects – will be 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 it goes without saying, 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 works by artist Ernst Heinrich Barlach. Visitors will also encounter a personal interpretation of the Impressionist Edgar Degas's dancer, as well as a very special staging of a swan – given that one such bird once resided in "Sisi's" bedchamber. In the upstairs rooms, Knebl will present works of her own, partly made of fabric, alongside pieces by students. Outdoors, the artist will realize interpretations of the hut of the forest witch Baba Yaga (a mythological figure from Slavic folklore).

Curated by Lucas Cuturi

Special Edition A special edition has been created to accompany the exhibition: Jakob Lena Knebl's *Big Little Dancer* (2026) as a limited ceramic in an edition of 125. For edition and ordering

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, you can also register at short notice on Saturdays, 09:30–15:00 at marmorschloessl@ooelkg.at, +43 664 60072 522 95.

Tours in October available on request.

Admission: Adults € 6,– Seniors € 5,– Children, young people, students,... € 3,–

Admission to the Kaiserpark is charged additionally.