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Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna

Ancient Future Climate Bodies

16–31 October & 02–13 November, brut understage
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
The image shows two people resting on a large blue, cushion-like installation. Each holds a large shell to one ear, and both have their eyes closed. One person wears a light-coloured long-sleeved top and jeans, while the other wears dark clothing. The scene is illuminated in blue and violet light. There is no text in the image.
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
The image shows a person with curly hair and a light-coloured long-sleeved top pouring water from a large glass vessel into several glasses. A small table also holds another glass container with a white substance and a metal container. The scene is dark and illuminated in blue light. There is no text in the image.
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
The image shows a close-up of a hand resting on a large spiral shell. The shell lies on a strongly textured, net-like blue fabric surface. The entire image is immersed in intense blue and violet light. There is no text in the image.
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
The image shows a darkened room with a large, soft blue installation in the foreground. The textile form is strongly curved and resembles a large cushion or an organic landscape. In the background, a rectangular projection shows a blurred scene. Additional blue textile material hangs from the ceiling. The entire room is immersed in deep blue light. There is no text in the image.
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Mafalda Rakoš

Programme November 2026

with Els van Houtert, Katarína Krupičková & Florentina Ebenbauer, Sunggu Hong, Daria Nosik & Katerina Nosik, Doris Uhlich and Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila

A person bends over a white sink in a bathroom. In the narrow mirror above the sink, their head is tilted forward and their face remains hidden. They are wearing a white sleeveless top, with a light-coloured hair tie or clip in their hair. A tattoo is visible on one shoulder. Next to the sink are a bar of soap on a small dish, a cup with toothbrushes, scissors and other bathroom items. A small clump of hair lies on the edge of the sink. The scene feels quiet, intimate and everyday, with cool, bright colours and a matter-of-fact framing.
Els van Houtert – Necessarium
© Francesco Dipierro
A person lies sideways beside a stone surface outdoors. Only part of the face, the upper body in a red sleeveless top and one outstretched arm are visible. Several torn and crushed pieces of orange are scattered across the surface. One hand rests on an orange peel, the fingers pressing lightly into the fruit. The image is softly focused, with dark reddish-purple shadows and an intimate, close-up framing.
Katarína Krupičková & Florentina Ebenbauer – To Beauty Behold
© Hirantha Gunathillake
Close-up of two hands touching a torn-open orange on a round stone surface. The fingers rest on the wet peel and exposed flesh of the fruit, while pieces of orange and traces of juice are spread across the stone. The hands look glossy and slightly smeared. The background is strongly blurred, keeping the focus on the touch, the texture of the orange and the surface of the stone.
Katarína Krupičková & Florentina Ebenbauer – To Beauty Behold
© Hirantha Gunathillake
A long, almost empty train station passage with glossy tiled flooring, glass walls and red door handles. Blue and white signs above the entrance show directions in Korean and English to different tracks and stations. A tactile guidance strip runs through the centre of the space, with a few people visible in the distance.
Sunggu Hong – Raised by the Chronic; Beyond, the Moth
© Sunggu Hong
A small, fragile object stands alone on a grey floor in a bright room with wooden wall panelling and a white curtain. The sculptural figure is made from various materials, including thin sticks, cables, leaves, small found objects and a pale ribbed body with eyes. The object appears like a hybrid, imaginative creature between plant, insect and machine.
Sunggu Hong – Raised by the Chronic; Beyond, the Moth
© Sunggu Hong
Close-up of a hand with black nail polish and several rings gripping leopard-print fabric. Next to it lies a dark brown, fur-like object with a light tip, reminiscent of a tail or paw. The tight framing focuses on material, texture and touch.
Daria Nosik & Katerina Nosik – DOG
© Daria Nosik
Close-up of a face against a dark greenish-grey background. One hand lies across the forehead and covers one eye, while the other eye looks half-open towards the camera. A transparent, glossy liquid runs over the forehead, eye area, cheek and neck. The wet traces form thin downward lines and reflect the light.
Doris Uhlich – Gootopian Treatment
© Katarina Šoškić
Close-up of several hands in violet-blue light. Two hands touch in the centre of the image, with a glossy, transparent, slime-like substance between and over them, stretching downwards. More hands are visible at the edges of the image. In the blurred background, several people sit close together, while the tactile contact in the foreground is in focus.
Doris Uhlich – Gootopian Treatment
© Juliette Collas
A person in a light grey hoodie sits on another person’s shoulders and plays a white electric guitar. The lower person wears a pink top, holds a microphone and several red cables, and bends their head forward. The shot is tightly framed and shows the two bodies intertwined. Drum parts and a low wooden ceiling are visible in the background.
Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila – I’m a Fan
© Aaron Gaab
A person in a light grey hoodie sits at a drum kit and raises a mallet. In front of the drums, another person in a green-and-purple striped sweater lies on the floor and reaches one arm toward the bass drum. Strong areas of light and shadow fall across the scene. Cymbals, drums, cables and other equipment surround them.
Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila – I’m a Fan
© Aaron Gaab
Two people lie next to each other on the green floor of a rehearsal room. The person on the left wears a light grey hoodie and holds a microphone and red cable; the person on the right wears a green-and-purple striped sweater and lies among several cables, their hair spread out. A white electric guitar lies on the floor to the right, while parts of a drum kit and an amplifier are visible at the top. Both people look directly upward toward the camera.
Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila – I’m a Fan
© Aaron Gaab
In a rehearsal room, a person sits on a stool and plays a white electric guitar. Their long hair falls forward and covers their face. On the left side of the image, a second person is only partly visible, wearing pink trousers and holding a large cymbal. Amplifiers, cases, instruments and other equipment are closely arranged in the background.
Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila – I’m a Fan
© Aaron Gaab

Programme December 2026

with Alix Eynaudi, Elisabeth Bakambamba Tambwe, Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila, Inge Gappmaier and Bita Bell

Collage in front of a fortune-teller-style shop window. Neon signs in the window read “Open” and “Readings”. Behind the glass are small objects, plants, a large orange pumpkin-like shape and signs, including “Glass Crystal Ball (Fortune Teller Booth)”. A large golden, harp- or scale-like object is layered over the image, floating centrally in front of the window.
Alix Eynaudi – Presages, small acts of love: Everything needed for a séance, waiting on the sidewalk. New York, January 2025.
The box is from Cathy Weis’ archives.

© Alix Eynaudi
Night-time outdoor image with a dark sky, bright moon and wooded hills in the background. A building is partly visible on the left. In the foreground, a hand with a small tattoo holds its fingers together, while a pale, paper-like collage shape with cut-out letters or patterns floats above it.
Alix Eynaudi – Presages, small acts of love
© Alix Eynaudi
Daytime image on a bright gravel path between trees. Two hands hold thin branches carrying a large, pale, paper-like shape with cut-out letters or patterns. Small pinecones hang from the branches. The object looks like a fragile handmade mobile in front of a blue sky and green landscape.
Alix Eynaudi – Presages, small acts of love
© Alix Eynaudi
Collage-like image showing two bent legs on brown fabric with large white flowers. One leg is wearing pink leggings with dark hearts, the other leg is bare. Two purple iris flowers are digitally placed over the image at the top. In the lower foreground, a pale, paper-like, perforated shape with cut-out letters or patterns floats over the body and partly covers the scene.
Alix Eynaudi – Presages, small acts of love
© Alix Eynaudi
A person moves dynamically across a dark stage, holding a large, shiny piece of fabric in front of the body. The fabric in gold, black and deep pink opens like a wide fan and conceals parts of the body. The person wears red high heels, with one leg stepping forward. On the right, there is a transparent chair; in front of it are a glass bottle with yellowish liquid on a small tray, a grey cloth and technical props. Projections and the person’s large shadow are visible on the back wall.
Elisabeth Bakambamba Tambwe – HIDING THIS PALE OBJECT OF DESIRE, A PLEASURE
© Markus Gradwohl
A large, shiny piece of fabric in gold, black and deep pink spreads almost horizontally across the stage, largely concealing the person underneath. Only one leg in a red high heel is visible beneath the fabric. The lighting creates a large, elongated shadow on the grey back wall, amplifying the movement of the fabric. In the foreground on the right, there is a transparent chair, with a small tray and glass bottle, a grey cloth and a floor spotlight beside it. The scene feels like a moment between dance, concealment and transformation.
Elisabeth Bakambamba Tambwe – HIDING THIS PALE OBJECT OF DESIRE, A PLEASURE
© Markus Gradwohl
A person stands on a dark stage, holding two long, shiny lengths of fabric upwards. One fabric is deep pink, the other shimmers in gold and black. The fabrics almost completely wrap the body and rise into the space like tall, moving shapes. A large shadow of the person and the fabrics appears on the back wall, alongside faint coloured projections. On the right, there is a transparent chair; in front of it are a glass bottle on a tray, a grey cloth and other small props. The scene is strongly contrasted and feels theatrical, ceremonial and concealed.
Elisabeth Bakambamba Tambwe – HIDING THIS PALE OBJECT OF DESIRE, A PLEASURE
© Markus Gradwohl
A person moves on a dark stage within a strong beam of light. Their body is bent forward, with their legs firmly placed on the floor in red high heels. A large, shiny piece of fabric in gold, black and deep pink swirls around them, almost completely covering the upper body and creating a wide, fluttering shape. A projection screen with blurred images is visible in the background on the left, while a table with an old gramophone stands on the right. The space feels dark and intimate, with individual light sources creating strong contrasts.
Elisabeth Bakambamba Tambwe – HIDING THIS PALE OBJECT OF DESIRE, A PLEASURE
© Markus Gradwohl
A person in a light grey hoodie sits on another person’s shoulders and plays a white electric guitar. The lower person wears a pink top, holds a microphone and several red cables, and bends their head forward. The shot is tightly framed and shows the two bodies intertwined. Drum parts and a low wooden ceiling are visible in the background.
Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila – I’m a Fan
© Aaron Gaab
A person in a light grey hoodie sits at a drum kit and raises a mallet. In front of the drums, another person in a green-and-purple striped sweater lies on the floor and reaches one arm toward the bass drum. Strong areas of light and shadow fall across the scene. Cymbals, drums, cables and other equipment surround them.
Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila – I’m a Fan
© Aaron Gaab
Two people lie next to each other on the green floor of a rehearsal room. The person on the left wears a light grey hoodie and holds a microphone and red cable; the person on the right wears a green-and-purple striped sweater and lies among several cables, their hair spread out. A white electric guitar lies on the floor to the right, while parts of a drum kit and an amplifier are visible at the top. Both people look directly upward toward the camera.
Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila – I’m a Fan
© Aaron Gaab
In a rehearsal room, a person sits on a stool and plays a white electric guitar. Their long hair falls forward and covers their face. On the left side of the image, a second person is only partly visible, wearing pink trousers and holding a large cymbal. Amplifiers, cases, instruments and other equipment are closely arranged in the background.
Winona Hudec & Lau Lukkarila – I’m a Fan
© Aaron Gaab
Close-up of a minimalist installation on a rough concrete floor. In the blurred foreground, two narrow vertical struts or frame edges are visible. Behind them, a small white folded or angled object stands upright on the floor. The background is softly blurred in muted grey and beige tones. The image feels quiet, abstract and reduced.
varukt | Inge Gappmaier – Stadt der Körperlosen
© varukt | Inge Gappmaier
Close-up of a small white folded form on a rough concrete floor. In the foreground, a semi-transparent, fabric-like or mesh-like element in a narrow frame partly obscures the view. The white surfaces visually overlap, creating an abstract spatial effect. The colour palette is restrained, with warm beige, grey and pale pink tones.
varukt | Inge Gappmaier – Stadt der Körperlosen
© varukt | Inge Gappmaier
In front of a large shiny gold fabric, several people move on different levels. In the foreground, a person kneels on the floor; a translucent pale pink cloth blurs through fast movement in front of their body. On the left, a person in a red top bends over the gold fabric, while on the right a person in dark clothing holds more gold material. The warm lighting and motion blur give the scene a soft, physical and flowing quality.
Bita Bell – Our Moon Never Stops
© Flora Boros & Kenneth Constance Loe
Three people stand close together in front of a large shiny gold fabric hanging on the wall and spreading across the floor. In the centre, a person wears a red top; on the right, another person is dressed in dark clothing; on the left, a third person is only partly visible. They appear to be looking at one another or engaging in an exchange. Two bright spotlights shine from above, and the gold fabric reflects the warm light.
Bita Bell – Our Moon Never Stops
© Flora Boros & Kenneth Constance Loe
In a small, brightly lit stage space, a person plays the flute in the blurred foreground on the left. They are wearing a fluffy light blue jacket and dark clothing. In the background, three other people lie and kneel close to a large, shiny gold fabric that hangs from the wall down onto the floor like a curtain. The black stage floor reflects the warm light. The scene feels calm, focused and performative.
Bita Bell – Our Moon Never Stops
© Flora Boros & Kenneth Constance Loe
A person in a fluffy light blue jacket stands with their back to the camera and plays the flute. In front of them, a large gold fabric hangs down from the wall and partly spreads across the floor. On the left, another person sits on the floor holding or arranging a light-coloured cloth. On the right, a large shiny gold object lies on the floor. The stage is minimal, with white walls, a black floor, spotlights and a microphone stand.
Bita Bell – Our Moon Never Stops
© Flora Boros & Kenneth Constance Loe

Nestroy Prize 2026

20.10.2026

DARUM nominated for Best Direction and Myassa Kraitt for the ORF III Audience Award

Two people pose against a green background. One is seated on a red chair, while the other stands beside them. There is no text in the image.
DARUM (Victoria Halper & Kai Krösche)
© Apollonia Theresa Bitzan
At a large worktable in a room that feels improvised and workshop-like, a person with curly grey hair leans over tools, cables and technical equipment. Opposite, a second person with their back to the camera appears seated or standing close by, listening. On the table are VR headsets, controllers, cables, tape and other components. In the background, dark fabrics and translucent plastic sheets hang in front of blue-lit windows.
DARUM (Victoria Halper & Kai Krösche) – Auflösung
© Christine Miess
In a hall that feels underground, a stop is marked by the signs “AUTOBUS HALTESTELLE” and “STRASSENBAHN HALTESTELLE”. Beside it, a human figure leans casually against an illuminated advertising panel, while on the left a stylised purple figure protrudes from the shelter. In the background there is a staircase, a small pool or fountain, and heavy architectural elements. The scene feels like a strange, dreamlike mixture of public transport and an artificial underworld.
DARUM (Victoria Halper & Kai Krösche) – Auflösung
© DARUM
The image shows a person wearing a VR headset and headphones in a simply furnished room. They are holding a controller and standing beside an unmade bed with white blankets and pillows. A support handle hangs above the bed, and a cross is mounted on the wall. There is no text in the image.
DARUM (Victoria Halper & Kai Krösche) – Auflösung
© Christine Miess
A person in a brown sleeveless trouser suit stands against a dark background wearing a large VR headset with headphones. They hold controllers in both hands, with their head angled downwards to the left behind the headset. The posture feels calm and concentrated, as if fully absorbed in a virtual environment. The pale floor and dark curtains make the equipment and the figure stand out clearly.
DARUM (Victoria Halper & Kai Krösche) – Auflösung
© Christine Miess
A view through several narrow openings into a bright walk-through interior. On the right, a person in a dark sleeveless outfit stands in a recessed space, shown in side profile with light falling across the face, one hand resting thoughtfully at the chin. On the wall beside them hangs a sheet of text headed “ORIENTIERUNG & STRUKTUR”, and above it a small red wall light is glowing. On the left, shelves with small objects and a long hanging pendulum or weight can be seen.
DARUM (Victoria Halper & Kai Krösche) – Auflösung
© Christine Miess
A narrow corridor is crossed with black-and-yellow hazard tape, as though access has been blocked or temporarily secured. Doors with red indicator lights are visible on either side, and the walls show signs of damp or wear. In the centre, the view again leads to a glass door and a repeating corridor beyond. The scene suggests an abandoned or damaged institutional interior.
DARUM (Victoria Halper & Kai Krösche) – Auflösung
© DARUM
Through an open window with a flower box, the view leads into a small room where two figures are standing or sitting. Outside, a wooden fence borders a field beneath a low sun on the horizon. The red brick house, the curtains and the warm light create a rural, almost idyllic atmosphere, slightly unsettled by the artificial-looking figures. The scene combines domestic intimacy with a constructed virtual landscape.
DARUM (Victoria Halper & Kai Krösche) – Auflösung
© DARUM

Season opening 2026/27

Welcome to 1030!

with performative interventions by Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner, Catol Teixeira & Chaos Clay and Wojciech Grudziński as well as DJ sets by Gawdesque, Seba Kayan and DJ Keshi

The image shows two people kneeling on stage. One person wears a dark suit and gestures with raised hands, while the other is seen from behind wearing a white shirt and cap. A microphone stand is positioned on the left. The scene is warmly and dimly lit.
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner – THE BALLAD SAT ON YOUR TONGUE
© Christine Miess
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner – THE BALLAD SAT ON YOUR TONGUE
© Christine Miess
Two people are on stage. On the left, a kneeling person plays the violin, while on the right another person in a black suit stands in front of a microphone. The brut logo and a large graphic appear repeatedly in the background.
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner – THE BALLAD SAT ON YOUR TONGUE
© Christine Miess
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner – THE BALLAD SAT ON YOUR TONGUE
© Christine Miess
A person in a long bright orange dress stands in front of two microphones and sings. One arm is extended widely to the side. Several people watch the performance in the background.
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner – THE BALLAD SAT ON YOUR TONGUE
© Christine Miess
A person moves across an outdoor space at night in front of an audience, swinging a long dark garment above their head. Strong red lighting and the illuminated city in the background shape the scene.
Catol Teixeira & Chaos Clay – with<3out provisions #2
© Christine Miess
Catol Teixeira & Chaos Clay – with<3out provisions #2
© Christine Miess
A person lies on a stage immersed in intense red light. Behind them, a DJ stands at a table with mixing equipment and numerous cables, surrounded by spectators.
Catol Teixeira & Chaos Clay – with<3out provisions #2
© Christine Miess
A person dances in the foreground of a stage immersed in vivid pink and violet light and haze. Behind them, a DJ stands at a booth while the audience watches the performance.
Catol Teixeira & Chaos Clay – with<3out provisions #2
© Christine Miess
A topless person stands with their eyes closed and arms raised in front of a wall illuminated in pink and red. Oversized figures and letters from the brut logo are projected behind them.
Catol Teixeira & Chaos Clay – with<3out provisions #2
© Christine Miess
Wojciech Grudziński – Threesome outdoors
© Christine Miess
A topless person is seen from behind in a dynamic dance movement. They are surrounded by strong white backlighting and dense stage haze, with brut graphics visible in the background.
Wojciech Grudziński – Threesome outdoors
© Christine Miess
The image shows an outdoor performance at night. A topless person dances in the centre of a large crowd, while haze and spotlights illuminate the scene. High-rise buildings are visible in the background.
Wojciech Grudziński – Threesome outdoors
© Christine Miess
A topless person dances with their arms raised in front of a blurred crowd. They wear light-coloured short clothing, white socks and trainers. Haze and strong lighting shape the night-time scene.
Wojciech Grudziński – Threesome outdoors
© Christine Miess
The image shows a topless person from behind in an outdoor night-time setting. They face a large crowd and wear light-coloured short clothing, white socks and trainers. Haze, stage lighting and the illuminated city form the background.
Wojciech Grudziński – Threesome outdoors
© Christine Miess
Tomasz Kireńczuk & Stephanie Höltschl
© Christine Miess
Three people pose side by side outdoors in front of an illuminated brick façade. A DJ booth, other visitors and brut graphics are visible in the background.
Veronica Kaup-Hasler, Tomasz Kireńczuk & Stephanie Höltschl
© Christine Miess
Three people stand in front of an illuminated brick wall. One person smiles while speaking into a microphone as the other two listen. A DJ booth is visible in the background.
Stephanie Höltschl, Veronica Kaup-Hasler & Tomasz Kireńczuk
© Christine Miess
Stephanie Höltschl, Veronica Kaup-Hasler & Tomasz Kireńczuk
© Christine Miess
Stephanie Höltschl, Veronica Kaup-Hasler & Tomasz Kireńczuk
© Christine Miess
Two people are making music close together in front of a plain grey wall. In the background, one person dressed in dark clothing is playing the violin with their gaze lowered. In the foreground, another person is holding a black microphone, wearing a red top and tilting their head back with their mouth open, as if singing. The image feels soft and intimate, with slightly blurred edges and muted light.
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner
© Hanna Fasching
Black-and-white photo of two people in a dance-like movement. One person in a dark sleeveless top stands upright and holds a dark garment or piece of fabric above themselves and the other person. The second person bends far backwards, their head hanging down, with one arm reaching towards the camera. The image feels physical, focused and sculptural.
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner
© Hanna Fasching
Eine Person steht mit verschränkten Armen vor einer hellen Außenwand und blickt in Richtung Kamera. Sie trägt ein dunkles Hemd, eine Brille und eine blaue Uhr. Links oben an der Wand hängt ein großes, beleuchtetes Schild mit der Aufschrift „brut nord west“ und einem Pfeil nach rechts. Oberhalb des Schildes ist ein Lüftungsgitter zu sehen. Der Bildausschnitt wirkt leicht versteckt: Im Vordergrund sind unscharfe helle Pflanzen oder Blätter zu erkennen, rechts rahmt eine helle, unscharfe Fläche das Bild. Die Person steht eher klein im Raum, wodurch die weiße Wand und das brut-Schild stark hervortreten. Die Stimmung ist ruhig, klar und zurückgenommen.
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner
© Hanna Fasching
Two people move closely together in a bright, minimal space. One person in a red dress stretches one arm far upwards, while the other person in dark clothing places one arm above their head. Both have their eyes closed or their gaze turned away. Their posture suggests a shared dance movement, balancing tension, closeness and release.
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner
© Hanna Fasching
Close-up of two people sitting or standing back to back. On the left, one person is wearing a red top and looking calmly towards the camera. On the right, another person is wearing a black sleeveless top, with part of a neck tattoo visible, and looking slightly past the camera. Their heads touch lightly. The image feels soft, direct and very close.
Veza Fernández & Tony Wagner
© Hanna Fasching
A person with a shaved head, beard and earring poses in front of grey grid-like wall panels. They are wearing a blue-grey patterned knitted jumper and dark trousers. One leg is bent, one arm is stretched upwards and cut off by the upper edge of the image. Their gaze is directed sideways and downwards, and the posture appears focused and dance-like.
Wojciech Grudziński
© Marek Zimakiewicz
A person sits on a white chair in front of a pale wall. They wear a dark cap, a loose dark checked shirt and a silver chain necklace, with a visible tattoo on the upper chest. Their hands are folded in their lap, and they look calmly and directly at the camera.
Catol Teixeira
© Catol Teixeira
A person stands at DJ equipment in front of a grey wall. They wear sunglasses, a beige sleeveless hooded vest with white seams and shiny black sleeves underneath. One hand rests on a controller, with more technical equipment beside it. Flash lighting casts a strong shadow on the wall behind them.
Chaos Clay
© David Mesa
A person stands in a small indoor room next to DJ equipment and looks directly into the camera. They are wearing headphones, a pink long-sleeved top and matching pink trousers with cut-outs at the waistband. The person has shoulder-length locs, striking eye make-up, jewellery and a belly-button piercing. A DJ controller and mixer appear blurred in the foreground. Posters, drawings, textiles and a black strip with a white graphic line hang on the white walls. The image feels spontaneous and slightly flash-lit, like a snapshot taken in a backstage or rehearsal space.
Gwadesque
© Fadia Hanuna
A person with long dark hair stands outdoors against a pale blue sky. The photo is taken from below. The person wears a light-coloured suit with a high-neck top, large gold hoop earrings and several rings. One hand is raised, and their gaze is direct and serious towards the camera.
Seba Kayan
© Manuela Larissegger
A person is shown in a close-up portrait against a blue background. The image is photographed from a slightly low angle, making the person appear to look upwards and beyond the frame. They are wearing a white sleeveless top, a silver chain necklace and small hair clips in their long dark hair. Shiny rhinestones and light make-up around the eyes catch the dim light. The face is softly lit, while the edges of the image appear slightly blurred and dark. The mood is calm, focused and atmospheric.
DJ Keshi
© Julia Maria Gruber

Mzamo Nondlwana

Waiting for fall

16–17 & 29–30 October, studio brut

The image shows several people within a stage structure made of metal scaffolding. At the upper right, a person wearing an orange T-shirt and checked costume stands on one of the scaffold bars. Below them, another person is positioned at technical equipment. In the foreground on the left, a bald person with a beard moves across the stage wearing checked trousers with long orange fabric strips. A large surface with circular openings is visible in the background. The scene is illuminated in warm orange and violet light. There is no text in the image.
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
The image shows four people in a dynamic dance scene on stage. They wear colourful costumes in shades of orange, pink, green and plaid, with ruffles and long flowing strips of fabric. The person in the foreground on the right raises one arm and steps forward energetically. Three other people dance behind them in different poses. The stage is lit with warm, slightly hazy light that creates distinct shadows on the floor. There is no text in the image.
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
The image shows several people in an energetic dance scene on stage. In the foreground, a person wearing an orange-and-green checked sleeveless costume with ruffles points forward with an outstretched arm. Their mouth is open wide and they look towards the camera. Tattoos are visible on their arm and shoulder. Other people dance in the background in colourful costumes. A turquoise pallet stands on the left side of the stage. The scene is illuminated by warm stage lighting. There is no text in the image.
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
The image shows three people in a dynamic dance scene on stage. On the left, a person is seen from behind wearing a light-coloured multicoloured T-shirt and a checked costume piece with ruffles. In the centre, a person in a patterned top and layered checked skirt raises one arm. On the right, another person leans backwards with their arms raised. The stage is illuminated in strong turquoise and red light. Technical stage elements and another person at a console are visible in the background. Partially visible text appears on the T-shirt on the left.
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
The image shows two people on stage in a performance scene. On the left, a bald person with a beard holds a microphone towards the person on the right. The person on the right wears a patterned top and a layered checked costume and appears to be speaking or singing into the microphone. Several turquoise wooden pallets are stacked in the foreground on the left. The stage is illuminated in purple, green and white light. There is no text in the image.
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
The image shows four people on stage. One person stands on a blue pallet and holds a microphone. They wear a colourful top with a transparent, shimmering silver fabric draped over it. On the left, another person wears a dark patterned top and a layered ruffled skirt. In the foreground, another person wears an orange-and-green checked sleeveless costume. On the right, a bald person with a beard wears a light purple T-shirt with the word “GUM”, checked trousers and orange fabric strips. The stage is warmly lit with a slight haze.
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
The image shows a dimly lit stage scene in shades of red and violet. In the centre, a person wearing a patterned top and a layered checked costume sits or kneels on the floor and looks forward. Another person stands in the foreground with their back to the camera, partly obscuring the scene. The background is dark with red areas of light on the wall. There is no text in the image.
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz
The image shows a bald person with a beard in a dynamic pose on stage. They wear a light-coloured T-shirt with the word “GUM”, checked trousers and long orange fabric strips that spread out with the movement. One foot is placed on a turquoise wooden pallet while the other remains on the stage floor. Both arms are extended to the sides. The scene is warmly lit. The text “GUM” is visible on the T-shirt.
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Elif Gündüz

Programme October 2026

with Mzamo Nondlwana, Amanda Piña and Ray Scheinecker, Katharina Senk / Senki & Elena Lach

Close-up of a person whose face is partly obscured by flowers and leaves. Blurred purple blossoms, yellow petals and green plants fill the foreground. The person wears a glittering golden headpiece and striking make-up. In the background, a red decorative object with circular elements is visible. The composition feels dense, sensual and poetic, with a strong focus on textures, colours and floral details.
Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall
© Ciwan Veysel M.
Stage image in a dark setting with strong violet and blue lighting. Two performers sit at the centre on a light, sand-like surface. One person wears a white, historically inspired costume with a headdress and sits upright; another person lies leaning against them, wrapped in orange fabric. Above them hangs a large blue-lit textile-like object that resembles a floating canopy. Several round vessels are placed in front of the performers. The rest of the stage is almost completely black, drawing attention to the central scene.
Amanda Piña / Studio Fortuna – Ancient Future Climate Bodies
© Studio Fortuna
Several people stand in a circle in a large rehearsal room with a concrete floor, a black curtain and visible ceiling pipes. A barefoot person in a white T-shirt and beige track pants stands in the centre, leading a movement with outstretched arms and loosely bent hands. The other participants around them follow the gesture. Some people are seen from behind or only partly, directing the focus towards the centre of the group.
Theresa Scheinecker / Ray & Katharina Senk / Senki – Move to the Beat – Stay for the Pasta (2024/25)
© Christine Miess
In a rehearsal room, a group of participants move together. At the centre, a person wearing a white T-shirt with the words “Run to a magical place”, pink trousers and black trainers stands with legs wide apart and arms stretched out. Behind them, another person in a white shirt also extends their arms. Other participants are visible around them, partly cropped or blurred. The scene feels like a guided group movement exercise.
Theresa Scheinecker / Ray & Katharina Senk / Senki – Move to the Beat – Stay for the Pasta (2024/25)
© Christine Miess
Several people bend forward in a rehearsal room as part of a shared movement exercise. At the centre, a person in a white T-shirt and beige track pants rests their hands on their thighs, lifts their head and smiles upwards. Around them, other participants are in similar positions, some blurred in the foreground. The close framing feels lively and shows a focused yet playful moment in the workshop.
Theresa Scheinecker / Ray & Katharina Senk / Senki – Move to the Beat – Stay for the Pasta (2024/25)
© Christine Miess
A group of six people stand in a bright rehearsal room in front of a black curtain, applauding. Several people are laughing or smiling at each other. In the centre, a person with long hair wears a patterned white T-shirt and grey trousers and holds a white cane with red markings. In the blurred foreground, other participants are also clapping. The atmosphere feels open, appreciative and communal.
Theresa Scheinecker / Ray & Katharina Senk / Senki – Move to the Beat – Stay for the Pasta (2024/25)
© Christine Miess

Programme presentation 2026/27

09.09.2026

Several people sit at red tables during a press conference in front of a projection screen. The screen shows two programme images and text, including “Performative Interventionen”, “Welcome to 1030!” and names of artists and DJs.
Mzamo Nondlwana, Hanna Steinmair, Stephanie Höltschl, Tomasz Kireńczuk, Bita Bell, Katrin Brehm, Doris Uhlich
© Christine Miess
A press conference discussion: several people sit at red tables, two hold microphones and laugh. The screen in the background reads “Mzamo Nondlwana – Waiting for fall”.
Mzamo Nondlwana, Hanna Steinmair, Stephanie Höltschl, Tomasz Kireńczuk, Bita Bell
© Christine Miess
A person wearing glasses sits at a press conference at a red table and speaks into a handheld microphone. Blurred water bottles, glasses and name signs are visible in the foreground.
Tomasz Kireńczuk
© Christine Miess
In the foreground, a person interprets in sign language. Behind them, two people sit at a red table and smile. One person holds a microphone; water bottles, glasses and papers are on the table.
Patricia Brück, Mzamo Nondlwana, Hanna Steinmair
© Christine Miess
Two people sit next to each other at a red table. One person speaks into a microphone and gestures with their free hand, while the other listens. Water bottles and name signs appear blurred in the foreground.
Katrin Brehm, Doris Uhlich
© Christine Miess
A person in a green shirt listens to another person speaking. The speaker holds a microphone and sits at a red table with glasses, water bottles and name signs in front.
Tomasz Kireńczuk, Bita Bell
© Christine Miess
A press conference with several people seated at red tables. On the left, a person stands and interprets in sign language. The screen shows programme images with the texts “Bita Bell – Our Moon Never Stops” and “Elisabeth Bakambamba Tambwe – Hiding This Pale Object of Desire, a Pleasure”.
Patricia Brück, Mzamo Nondlwana, Hanna Steinmair, Stephanie Höltschl, Tomasz Kireńczuk, Bita Bell, Katrin Brehm, Doris Uhlich
© Christine Miess
View of a press conference with audience members in the foreground. Several people sit at red tables, while one person stands on the left. The screen reads “Season 2026/27” next to a brut campaign image.
Patricia Brück, Mzamo Nondlwana, Hanna Steinmair, Stephanie Höltschl, Tomasz Kireńczuk, Bita Bell, Katrin Brehm, Doris Uhlich
© Christine Miess
A relaxed press conference setting: several people sit at red tables, some smiling. The screen shows a brut campaign image with three figures on a yellow background.
Patricia Brück, Mzamo Nondlwana, Hanna Steinmair, Stephanie Höltschl, Tomasz Kireńczuk, Bita Bell, Katrin Brehm
© Christine Miess
Group photo in front of the atelier brut entrance: several people stand side by side before a large glass façade with a yellow brut logo. More people and trees are reflected in the glass.
Stephanie Höltschl, Bita Bell, Tomasz Kireńczuk, Hanna Steinmair, Katrin Brehm, Mzamo Nondlwana, Doris Uhlich
© Christine Miess
Many visitors stand outside the entrance to atelier brut and talk to each other. The brick façade and yellow brut logo in the window are clearly visible.
Programme presentation 2026/27
© Christine Miess
Visitors gather in front of the atelier brut entrance. The yellow brut logo is visible through the glass façade, while the people in the foreground appear slightly blurred.
Programmpräsentation 2026/27
© Christine Miess

Tomasz Kireńczuk

Artistic Direction

Stephanie Höltschl

Commercial Direction

Press releases

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