Ausstellungshaus Spoerri

About the museum

The Ausstellungshaus Spoerri goes back to the Swiss artist Daniel Spoerri, a pioneer of Eat Art and companion of the Fluxus movement. In 2008 he acquired the so-called Hohenfurter-Haus on the main square of Hadersdorf am Kamp and had the former living quarters converted into exhibition rooms; the house has been used as an art house since 2009.

The building dates from the late 16th or early 17th century and originally belonged to Hohenfurt Abbey, which presumably used it as an administrative seat and farmstead. A Renaissance oriel with a triangular gable and a Mariahilf relief above the portal characterize the facade; later the house accommodated a pharmacy, among other things, and long served as a residential building. The property includes a spacious inner courtyard and a garden behind the barn.

In seasonal exhibitions that change every year, Spoerri's works are placed in relation to works by artist friends such as Jean Tinguely, Eva Aeppli, Roland Topor or François Morellet, often from private collections. Themes so far have included Fluxus, Eat Art, the multiple and Art Brut.

In the neighbouring house at Hauptplatz 16 there is a hall with Spoerri's frieze "Genetische Kette des Flohmarkts" (Genetic Chain of the Flea Market), a library with his cookbook collection, and the restaurant Esslokal.

Highlights

• Works by Daniel Spoerri in dialogue with artist friends
• Art objects in the courtyard and garden
• Renaissance house with oriel and Mariahilf relief
• Frieze "Genetische Kette des Flohmarkts" in the hall at Hauptplatz 16

Founded

2009

Operated by

Kunststaulager Spoerri GmbH & Co KG

Director

Barbara Räderscheidt (künstlerische Leitung)

Admission & discounts

Free admission for children up to 14 years, accompanying teachers of school classes, holders of the Niederösterreich-CARD and ICOM members.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Access to the exhibition is only partly barrier-free; the team will help where possible to make the other rooms accessible as well.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

The objects in the courtyard and garden are popular with children; on request, a child-friendly introduction and painting materials are available.

Getting there & parking

About 70 km from Vienna (50–60 minutes), about 10 km from Krems, about 35 km from St. Pölten. Bicycles can be taken on the train.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant

Restaurant Esslokal in the neighbouring house at Hauptplatz 16 with a beer garden (Michelin star).

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Hall and library in the house at Hauptplatz 16 for private celebrations and corporate events; details on request.

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