Zeit für Neues
Art with a new perspective.
Messepark is entering a new era. What began as a temporary solution has quickly evolved into a vibrant space within the mall, inviting visitors to explore and discover something new.

Art with a new perspective.
Messepark is entering a new era. What began as a temporary solution has quickly evolved into a vibrant space within the mall, inviting visitors to explore and discover something new.

Just look at art? Not this time. From 27 August 2027, Gernot Riedmann’s Ancestral Throne invites visitors to experience art in a completely different way as part of “Zeit für Neues” – and even become part of the artwork themselves.
On the 1st floor, in the “Raum für Neues” opposite the pharmacy, a disused lift has been transformed into an extraordinary art space. Guarded by two figures, the Ancestral Throne is waiting to be discovered – and sat upon.
Take a seat on the Ancestral Throne, snap a photo and send it to marketing@messepark.at or hand it in at the Infopoint together with your contact details.*
All entries will have the chance to win attractive prizes, including “Liebespaar”, a unique hand-printed woodcut by Gernot Riedmann worth €1,000, as well as MESSEPARK gift vouchers.
Come along, take a seat and experience art from a whole new perspective!
*Entries for the competition are accepted until 30 September 2026 inclusive. By submitting your selfie, you consent to the processing of the personal data you provide in accordance with MESSEPARK’s privacy information. For details, visit: messepark.at/datenschutz
Art in an unexpected place
Under the title “Zeit für Neues”, eleven national and international artists present their work in a place where you wouldn’t normally expect to find art: the MESSEPARK parking decks. The artworks have been printed on plexiglass, mounted in illuminated display boxes and brought to life with light, creating a unique interplay between everyday life, architecture, light and art.
The project offers an accessible take on the concept of “art in architecture”: visitors encounter art directly in a public space – unexpected, approachable and inspired by the joy of discovering something new.
The participating artists are Lisa Blome, Lucas Breuer, Veronika Breuer, Martin Dietrich, Harald Gmeiner, Sabeth Holland, Edgar Leissing, Hermann Praeg, Daniel Rendon, Marco Spitzar and Stark Alexander.
Exhibition and opening event
The art project is curated by Klaus Feldkircher of Galerie 9und20. In addition to the presentation at MESSEPARK, the original works will be shown in a separate exhibition at Galerie 9und20 in Bregenz, at Kirchstraße 29 – known as the building with the smallest façade in Europe.