Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities, Hochparterre
Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna
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Oliver Laric. Liminal Creatures
Preview: 6 November 2025 - 15 February 2026
Oliver Laric, Seated Sphinx with Griffin Head, 2025, rendering
Photo © Oliver Laric
Photo © Oliver Laric
This solo exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum, dedicated to the Austrian artist Oliver Laric (born 1981 in Innsbruck), explores the dynamic interplay between original, reproduction, and transformation. Laric engages in a direct dialogue with works from the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities, which serve as the starting point for new works. His sculptures invite visitors to see the museum not only as a place of preservation but also as a space for constant re-encounters with the past.
Mysterious creatures
Laric’s works begin with a digital 3D scan of historical sculptures, which he then translates into new, hybrid forms. The exhibition at the Kunsthistorisches Museum focuses on hybrid beings – creatures that combine characteristics from different biological or symbolic categories. They are among the oldest and most widespread motifs in the mythology, art, and religion of many cultures. As symbols of the mysterious they serve as projections of human desires, longings, and fears.
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Opening times
Open Daily, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Thu, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
On average, visitors spend around 1.5 hours in the Collection of Greek and Roman Antiquities.