Summer Retreat – Jakob Lena Knebl

A surreal staged parallel universe at the Marmorschlössl

Jakob Lena Knebl explores identity in relation to themes from the fields of history, art history, fashion, religion, and mythology. As diverse as her themes themselves, so too are the forms of expression the transmedial conceptual artist employs for her interpretations.

Identity at the Intersection of History, Fashion, and Mythology

For this, Knebl will transform the Marmorschlössl into a kind of stage upon which various protagonists – whether figures and/or objects – are staged in such a way that the audience will feel as though they are moving through a kind of parallel universe. That Knebl herself will be part of this is beyond question, as 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 create a dreamlike, surreal installation that, among other things, references works by the 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, given that one 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

Special Edition

A special edition has been created for the exhibition: Jakob Lena Knebl's Big Little Dancer (2026) as a limited ceramic in an edition of 125. For information on the 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: until 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, short-notice registration is also possible on Sat, 09:30–15:00 at marmorschloessl@ooelkg.at, +43 664 60072 522 95.

Tours in October available upon request.

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

Admission to the Kaiserpark is paid additionally.