Summer freshness – Jakob Lena Knebl

Identity in the Tension Field of History, Fashion, and Mythology

For this, Knebl will reconstruct the Marmorschlössl into a kind of stage where various protagonists, whether figures 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 a part of this is beyond question, as it ultimately represents a projection of her constant engagement with her own multifaceted personality. In the grand salon of the former retreat of Empress Elisabeth, she will realize a dreamlike, surreal installation, referencing, among other things, the works of the artist Ernst Heinrich Barlach. Furthermore, the audience will encounter a personal interpretation of the dancer from the Impressionist Edgar Degas, as well as a very special staging of a swan, as one once resided in "Sisi's" sleeping chamber.

In the rooms of the upper floor, Knebl will present her own works, some made of fabric, alongside works by students. In the outdoor area, the artist will implement 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 edition of 125 pieces. For the edition and ordering

Tours with curator Lucas Cuturi
Thu, 07.05., Thu, 21.05., Thu, 09.07., Thu, 23.07., Thu, 06.08., Thu, 20.08.26 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, you can also register last minute on Saturday from 09:30 to 15:00 at marmorschloessl@ooelkg.at, +43 664 60072 522 95. Tours in October upon request.