PARALLELVIENNA
PREQUEL - PARIS
marks the international debut of PARALLEL Vienna.
The established Austrian art fair expands its format during Paris Art Week with an off-site location in Barbès. A former subterranean warehouse of the French textile giant Tati, now home to Parisian club U122AE, transforms for three days and nights into an exhibition space, stage, and bar.
A curated group of Austrian and international artists and galleries presents a sharp selection of multimedia works, spanning sculpture, installation, video, sound, and performance. In light of the dense program schedule during Art Basel Paris, PREQUEL opens daily from 4:00 PM to 09:00 PM.
As night falls, art merges with nightlife as the two lower levels become a bar and a space for music and performance.
ARTISTS
Cory Arcangel | Eva Beresin | Pierre Bismuth | Lili Reynaud-Dewar | Christian Eisenberger | Judith Eisler | Karin Frank | Marina Faust | Gianfranco Foschino | Marcus Geiger | Gelitin | Bruno Gironcoli | Franz Graf | Jojo Gronostay | Marc Henry | Alfred Hrdlicka | Red Huemer | Nicolas Jasmin | Karl Karner | Kyle Keese | Soli Kiani | Brigitte Kowanz | Hanne Lippard | Ty Locke | Marko Lulic | Constantin Luser | Marcel Mrejen | Hermann Nitsch | Mai-Thu Perret | Rade Petrasevic | Driton Selmani | Elfie Semotan | Javier Carro Temboury | Philipp Timischl | Philip Ullman | and Parallel Editions (special selection)
EXHIBITORS
Charim Galerie | Commune | Gianni Manhattan | Galerie Ernst Hilger | Galerie Kandlhofer – Nitsch Foundation | Galerie Krinzinger | Layr | Meyer*Kainer | Parallel Vienna | Isabella Ritter | Amir Shariat | Galerie Sturm & Schober | Galerie Elisabeth und Klaus Thoman | Büro Weltausstellung | Galerie Hubert Winter
PREQUEL is supported by
BMWKMS | Forum Culturel Autrichien Paris | Mousse Magazine | Weingut Bründlmayer | WKO
About PARALLEL EDITIONS
In 2020 PARALLEL EDITIONS was launched successfully in addition to the main fair PARALLEL VIENNA (in September). PARALLEL EDITIONS will take from 12.12-15.12.2024 in Vienna. With EDITIONS Parallel Vienna focuses on editions, various graphics, multiples, small sculptures, objects, sculptures and art books. Thus, art editions are the core of the unique art fair! We are very pleased that the exclusive table edition of the internationally renowned artist Heimo Zobernig provides a unified display of the works.
THE CONCEPT
ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD GATHER TO SHOWCASE THEIR LATEST WORKS ACROSS VARIOUS MEDIUMS, INCLUDING PAINTING, SCULPTURE, DIGITAL ART, AND PERFORMANCE.
Parallel Vienna
Parallel Editions
About PARALLEL VIENNA
Founded in 2013, PARALLEL Vienna is dedicated to transforming unconventional, vacant spaces
into dynamic exhibition venues. Held annually in September, the fair offers a curated,
experimental environment where emerging talents intersect with established artists, galleries,
institutions, and independent initiatives.
Emphasizing site-specific interventions, performances, and artist-led projects—enhanced by
music events and culinary concepts—PARALLEL Vienna fosters novel experiences and
encounters between art, its creators, and the audience
SEGMENTS
The structural framework comprises six curated segments:
ARTIST STATEMENTS highlight emerging talents. Selected artists are provided with solo
spaces to develop and present recent work.
INTERVENTIONS feature site-specific works and artist-led projects that respond to the
unique spatial context.
GALLERY STATEMENTS showcase a singular artistic position.
PROJECT STATEMENTS offer a platform for art associations and independent spaces to
present their current programs, with up to five artists.
COOP STATEMENTS expand the fair’s hybrid nature and are dedicated to collaborative
formats featuring up to three artists in a shared presentation.
INSTITUTIONS presents contributions from public collections, museums, and art
academies, reinforcing the dialogue between educational, institutional, and independent
spheres.
Parallel Vienna
Parallel Editions
In 2020 PARALLEL EDITIONS was launched successfully in addition to the main fair PARALLEL VIENNA (in September). This year we have found a new exciting location – In 2023 PARALLEL EDITIONS took place in cooperation with the Neue Kunstverein Wien in a former large car dealership at Rennweg 110, 1030 Vienna.
In terms of timing, PARALLEL EDITIONS 2024 will take place from 12.-15.12.2024. With EDITIONS Parallel Vienna focuses on editions, various graphics, multiples, small sculptures, objects, sculptures and art books. Thus, art editions are the core of the unique art fair! We are very pleased that the exclusive table edition of the internationally renowned artist Heimo Zobernig provides a unified display of the works
