2022 – 2023

GAME TRACE
Exhibition of images made with Marcus Neustetter for courier-dialogue at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow and live performances at the same venue and in front of the Austrian Consulate General Krakow on the occasion of the opening of EUROPEAN GAMES 2023 in Krakow / Poland

1370 Lehm – Laim 1862
Visual art design on the firewall of a house in Vienna-Mariahilf

Concepts
for artistic contributions to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris / France and for the EXPO 2025 in Osaka / Japan

Memorial for the brick workers of Wienerberger and Victor Adler
Further work on the project started in 2015

2021 – 2022

Further work on the started projects, among others and in particular with
the artistic examination of Otto Neurath's LOGOTYPE work, the redesign of the Karl Lueger monument in Vienna, gift paintings.

Archiv der Vermittlung. Das Unarchivierbare aktualisieren
[EN: Archive of cultural communication. Update the unarchivable]
Podium as part of the research project in the framework of the ecm postgraduate programme at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. Depot, Vienna
Programme [DE]

Kunsthalle Wien / Vienna University of Economics and Business
Participation in a focus group to optimize the visitor experience and the communication activities of the Kunsthalle Wien. Vienna

2020

Gerhard Altenberger: Micky, Donald & Co. Come Back in XXL
Curating of the exhibition. Vienna

2019

ARTinVielfalt
[EN: ARTinDiversity]
Curating of the exhibition. Vienna

Kunst Zur Ankunft. Eine Charity-A/u/ktion von KUOKA
[EN: Art On Arrival. A charity A/u/ction by KUOKA]
Curating of the exhibition. Vienna

Female representatives of Citizen’s Representative Khural of the Capital City to the Vienna City Administration
Organisation, implementation, guiding, post-processing of the study tour on the topics "Gender Mainstreaming, Gender Budgeting" and "Socal Housing in Vienna" of a delegation of borough councillors from Ulaanbaatar / Mongolia to Vienna. In collaboration with GIZ (German Corporation for International Cooperation)

2 <-> 6. Julia Maurer and Walter Stach
Exhibition of collaborative works and opening talk together with Eva Blimlinger (rector of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna) and audience. University library of the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna

2018

BRICOLAGE. AGIDS Die Akademie geht in die Schule. Eine fragmentarische Dokumentation
[EN: BRICOLAGE. AGIDS The Academy goes into the School. A Fragmentary Documentation]
Participation in the presentation of the ProjectPublication
Project scope

zu zweit
[EN: in pairs]
Talk moderation on occasion of the opening of Julia Maurer's and Anna Schmedding's exhibition at the Marketing Department of the Vienna University of Economics and Business
Invitation

Walter Herrman: Ikarus, Köpfe und andere Botschaften
[EN: Walter Herrman: Ikarus, Heads And Other Messages]
Curating of the exhibition. Vienna

Gerhard Altenberger: ART-Altenberger goes Mickey Maus
Curating of the exhibition. Vienna

Frank Willuhn
Curating of the exhibition. Vienna

2017

The Dialogue Exhibition
Presentation of selected works out of the artistic long-distance dialogues "courier-dialogue" and "digital-dialogue" held with Marcus Neustetter in The Concept Store / Bull Environment Center, Johannesburg

The Dialogue Performance
Musical-artistic dialogue with Mpho Molikeng and Marcus Neustetter in The Concept Store / Bull Environment Center, Johannesburg

Session with Selibe
Musical-artistic dialogue with Daniel ‚Stompie' Selibe in the Studio Selibe, Johannesburg

Confed-Art
Painting performances and presentations on "soccer and art" on occasion of the "2017 FIFA Confederations Cup Russia" in the "School 1329" and the Studio Opara, Moscow

Martin Gubo
Curation of the exhibition. Vienna

2016

2 <-> 6
Beginning of the visual-artistic collaboration with Julia Maurer

Mural Dialogue
Mural and ground markings in public space in Johannesburg / Maboneng – Place of Light. In collaboration with Mpho Molikeng and Zinhle Nkosi

kuoka
Start of participation in the production and running of www.kuoka.at

Charity: Art in Prison
Kuratierung der Ausstellung. Wien

2015

to educate
Symposium of mumok, Vienna. Participation in the roundtable "Zur Geschichte der Kunstvermittlung. Über die politischen Voraussetzungen und die Einflüsse aus der Kunst auf die Kunstvermittlung sowie die methodischen Grundlagen der Kunstvermittlung". [EN: "On the History of Art Mediation. On Political Premisses and the Influences out of Art on Art Mediation and on the Methods of Art Mediation"]. In collaboration with Heiderose Hildebrand et al.
Press release
Photos

OUTSIDE - IN
5 wall paintings and light installations in the framework of the "City of Gold Urban Art Festival 2015" in Johannesburg / Maboneng / Fox Street on the theme of "immigration / Immigration". In collaboration with Marcus Neustetter

Zum Denkmal für die Verfolgten der NS-Militärjustiz in Wien
[EN: On The Memorial to the Victims of Nazi Military Justice in Vienna]
In collaboration with Thomas Geldmacher et al. Ballhausplatz, Vienna

Bildungsgerechtigkeit – Eine Illusion?
[EN: Educational Equality - an Illusion?]
Initiation and participation in the event organized by the Chamber of Labour of Vienna
Cp. Blog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KSmcUyAZwU
Cp. http://blog.arbeit-wirtschaft.at/video-bildungsgerechtigkeit/
Invitation

Con-Fusion
Art mediation project and artwork exhibition. In collaboration with Karin Reinprecht and the Bengal Art Foundation. Bengal Art Gallery, Bengal Art Lounge. Dhaka / Bangladesh

2014

Mit Lisl Ponger und Walter Stach im Gespräch: Kunst als Psychoanalyse – Psychoanalyse als Kunst [.pdf DE]
[EN: To Guest with Lisl Ponger and Walter Stach: Art as Psyhoanalysis – Psychoanalysis as Art]
Participation in the event organized by the Wiener Arbeitskreis für Psychoanalyse [EN: Vienna Workgroup for Psychoanalysis]. In collaboration with August Ruhs et al.

Initiation of the Hugo Gorge memorial plaque at the apartment building in 1060 Vienna, 4, Laimgrubengasse
In cooperation with the Commission of Culture of the 6th District of Vienna

Futebol e Arte
Public painting performances and presentations on "Football and Art" on occasion of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil in São Paulo (Galeria A7MA, Goethe-Institut) und Brasilia (FIFA Fan Fest Taguatinga, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany). In collaboration with Marcus Neustetter et al.

2013

digital-dialogue
Beginning of the artistic long-distance dialogue with Marcus Neustetter (Johannesburg / South Africa). Since January 2013, digitally generated and edited images are being produced collaboratively, through the process of internet-based exchange – on the basis of the print image series "courier dialogue".

Das österreichische Bildungssystem. Wege aus der Misere.
[EN: The Austrian Education System. Ways out of Mysery.]
Participation in the discussion panel in the framework of "The Human World 2013" on occasion of the presentation of the doumentary film "#UNIBRENNT – BILDUNGSPROTEST 2.0" [EN: "#UNI BURNING – PROTEST FOR EDUCATION 2.0"] [.pdf DE]. In collaboration with Erich Ribolits et al. Schikaneder Kino. Vienna, 09-12-13
http://www.schikaneder.at/jart/prj3/schikaneder/main.jart?rel=de&reserve-mode=active&content-id=1217328196716&show_produktion=1384036503859&show_date=2013-12

Die Akademie geht in die Schule – Gleichere Chancen durch interkulturelle Bildung
[EN: The Academy Goes into the Schools – Equal Chances Through Intercultural Education]
Participation in the project development and implementation. "Im Rahmen dieses Projektes werden strukturbildende Maßnahmen zur Öffnung der Akademie [der bildenden Künste in Wien] [note W. S.] hinsichtlich jener Studierendengruppen entwickelt und gesetzt, die derzeit an der Akademie unterrepräsentiert sind. Umgesetzt werden Aktivitäten, die SchülerInnen durch möglichst niederschwellige Informationsformate den Zugang zu einem künstlerischen Studium bzw. Studium an einer Kunstuniversität ermöglichen helfen. Langfristiges Ziel ist die Verringerung der Bildungsungleichheit unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Bedeutung interkultureller Bildung." [EN: "In the framework of this project structure-buildung steps regarding an opening of the Academy [of Fine Arts in Vienna – W. S.'s note] towards currently under-represented groups of students are taken. By applying information formats with very low thresholds the project activities undertaken help pupils to gain access to artistic studies and studies at art universities, respectively. The long-term aim is to reduce inequality in education, with a special focus on the impact of intercultural education."] In collaboration with Kunsthalle Wien, KulturKontakt Austria, Kunstraum Niederoesterreich et al. Since 2013
Status September 2016 [.pdf DE]
Cp. Bettina Figl: Vom Gemeindebau an die Uni, WIENER ZEITUNG, 07-01-14 [.pdf DE]
Info Sheet [.pdf DE]

2012

The Seven Capital Sins
Presentation of "Bosch I" and "Bosch II" on occasion of the performance of Thomas Ücel's composition "Die 7 Hauptsünden" and the premiere of the composition "Die 4 Kardinaltugenden" in the rectory church St. Peter. Vienna, 09-09-13

courier-dialogue. marcus neustetter and walter stach.
Exhibition of all images and objects created in the framework of this project since 2011 in the NIROXprojects gallery / Johannesburg. Painting performance accompagnying Mpho Molikeng's live music. With the support of the Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs and the Austrian Embassy Pretoria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iff9hL4c92A&feature=youtu.be

C.D.F. in Johannesburg
Exhibition of the C.D.F. Series in the NIROXprojects gallery / Johannesburg

Musical and painting performance
One hour artistic dialogue with Mpho Molikeng (Lesotho) in moë. Vienna, 13-08-12

Transnational Modernism: The Gutai Art Association, Christo Coetzee and the Legacy of Abstract Expressionism in South Africa
Exhibition participation. In collaboration with Marcus Neustetter. UJ Art Gallery. Johannesburg

Arbeiter-Kind.at
Participation in the initiative supporting pupils and students aiming at studying and/or graduating from university as first ones in their family. Since 2012
Bettina Figl: Vom Gemeindebau an die Uni, WIENER ZEITUNG, 07-01-14 [.pdf DE]

Personal Memories ...
Speech at the opening of the exhibition "idee form figur. höhepunkte der sammlung sammer" [EN: "idea form figure, highlights of the Sammer Collection". Marble Hall of the Monastery Klosterneuburg

2011

The Seven Capital Sins
First presentation of "Bosch I" and "Bosch II" on occasion of the world premiere of Thomas Ücel's composition "Die 7 Hauptsünden" in the parish church of St. Borromäus (St. Charles' Church). Vienna, 08-12-11,
http://gloria.tv/?media=226291

JNB8365VIE
Exhibition of 17 images from the series "courier-dialogue". In collaboration with Marcus Neustetter. Terra Hominibus. Vienna

Arts on Main und Mainstreet Life. An Art and Culture Complex in the City District Maboneng / Place of Lights
Presentation in the framework of the symposium "Johannesburg. Stadtentwicklung im Spannungsfeld sozialer Bedürfnisse und innovativer Ideen" [EN: "Johannesburg. Urban Development Between the Poles of Social Needs and Innovative Ideas"]. Host: SADOCC / Southern Africa Documentation and Cooperation Centre

Artist in Residence of the NIROX Foundation / South Africa
One month guest stay at the residency

Artist in Residence at Mainstreet Life / Johannesburg / South Africa
Contributions to the Mainstreet Life art collection

courier-dialogue
Visual remote-dialogue with Marcus Neustetter (Johannesburg / South Africa) supported by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Austria and the Austrian Embassy Pretoria

2010

Dialogue Tower
Art performance on occasion of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ in Johannesburg / Arts on Main

Syrien-Exkursion
[EN: Syria study trip]
with students at the Institut für Geografie und Regionalforschung [EN: Institute of Geography and Regional Research] at the University of Klagenfurt

2009

Artist in Residence in Right on the Rim / Arts on Main / Johannesburg / South Africa
"Zulu" and "between the tracks" – painting performances and presentations in the framework of "public painting"
Exhibition of the "Vermeer Series" in the Right on the Rim Gallery / Johannesburg

Das (fast) vergessene Potential – Kreativität und Innovation in der Lehrlingsausbildung. ExpertInnentagung [.pdf DE]
[EN: The (Nearly) Forgotten Potential - Creativity and Innovation in Apprenticeship Training. Experts Conference]
Programme Development and Participation. In collaboration with Gabriele Stöger

2008 / 2009

European Year on Creativity and Innovation [.pdf DE]
Exploratory and practical analysis on "Creativity and Innovation in Vocational and Initial Education". Survey on behalf of the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, the Arts and Culture. In collaboration with Gabriele Stöger

2008

public viewing - public painting
Art performance on occasion of the UEFA EURO 2008. In collaboration with Marcus Neustetter et al. Johannesburg / South Africa

2007

Kunst im Trend? Artists' Voices.
[EN: Art Following the Trend? Artists' Voices.]
Walter Stach in conversation with Alexandra Reill. In: Alexandra Reill: Kunst im Trend? Artists' Voices. Video Blog
Cp. https://www.kanonmedia.com/kunst-im-trend-artists-voices-panel-interview-series-and-video-blog/. Vienna 2007
Cp. heim@arbeit. Programme District Festival Neubau 2007. Excerpt

2006

DAS WERK
[EN: THE WORKS]
Lettering of the dam Limbergsperre of the storage power plant Kaprun. Project concepts, lambda print and infoscreen installation in celebration of Elfriede Jelinek's 60th birthday

AFTER DAWN
Sound-light-performance on the theme of death. Mozart's "Requiem" / flak tower Esterhazypark. Vienna

DER 6TE SINN 06
[EN: THE 6TH SENSE 06]
Project on local district culture. Project monitoring

2005

DER 6TE SINN. Stadt Teil Nehmen.
Ein partizipatives soziokulturelles Vernetzungsprojekt im 6. Bezirk Wien.
[EN: THE 6TH SENSE. City Take Part. A Participative Socio-Cultural Networking Project in the 6th District of Vienna]
Project management. On behalf of IG Kultur Wien. In collaboration with Karoline Kindermann, the board of IG Kultur Wien and more than hundred project participants

2004

Sätze wie Bilder
[EN: Sentences Just Like Images]
Dialogical notes on "Stillleben" [EN: "Still Life"] and "Blut" ["Blood"] in Josef Winkler's "Natura Morta". Nozawa / Japan

Since 2004
Free lance work for cultural and art projects

2002

ObviousLy
Visualizing project on the warehouses Weinviertel-Mitte. In collaboration with Peter Kainz. Not realized

2001 / 2002

Artist in Residence in Morro da Vagem / Brazil – Exhibition in Mosteiro Zen

2001

IO – Zwölf digitale Metamorphosen zu Correggios „Jupiter und Io”
[EN: IO - Twelve Digital Metamorphoses on Corregio's "Jupiter and Io"]
Exhibition Kunsthistorisches Museum / Theseustempel, Vienna
Invitation [DE]
KHM – Catalogue texts [DE]
Christoph Cech / Herbert Maurer: ReaktIOn [DE]
Intelligentes Spiel mit Bedeutungen [DE]
Christoph Cech: IO. Musical score and audio file

IO – Zwölf digitale Metamorphosen zu Correggios „Jupiter und Io”
Exhibition ÖBV-Atrium
Photos
Invitation [DE]
Cp. ÖBV aktiv Kultur: Ein ÖBV Sommer im Zeichen der griechischen Mythologie, Nr. 43 / Dezember 2001 [DE]
Christoph Cech / Herbert Maurer: ReaktIOn
Christoph Cech: IO. Musical score and audio file

Tribunal Against Jupiter
An improvised dramolet with Caspar Einem, Elfriede Hammerl, Udo Jesionek, Helene Klaar, Gernot Lechner, Christine-Ilsebill Barta-Diercks, Sonja Wohlatz. Theseustempel, Vienna. In collaboration with Anna Sporrer
Photos
Cp. Ovid: Der Vater aller ... [DE]
Cp. Ovid - Metamorphosen [DE]

Since then
Father of Hannah Stach

1997