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RENDEZ-VOUS

Picasso, Chagall, Klein and their times

6 May 2023 until 29 October 2023

This year’s summer exhibition at the Heidi Horten Collection invites you to rendezvous with artists from the collection whose lives were touched by France; the exhibition follows them there to places representing a significant stage in their artistic development.  Taken together, the importance of Paris is reflected – but also that of the Midi, the south of France — as catalyst and breeding ground for the emergence and dissemination of significant art movements of the twentieth century. The exhibition places a special focus on the work of Pablo Picasso, as 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of his death. The works of Marc Chagall and Yves Klein also feature prominently in the show, drawn from a large repertoire within the collection.

RENDEZVOUS likewise invites you to explore Heidi Horten’s personal world, which she shaped around the modernist Villa Dubeau on the Côte d'Azur. In this way the exhibition also playfully traces the sophisticated life of the collector, in which art occupied a special position.

With works by Pierre Bonnard, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Kees van Dongen, Jean Dubuffet, Jean Fautrier, Marie Laurencin, Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro, Serge Poliakoff, Pierre Auguste Renoir, Paul Signac, Chaim Soutine, Niki de Saint Phalle, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Maurice Utrillo, Maurice Vlaminck, and others.

Curators: Véronique Abpurg and Rolf Johannsen. Exhibition design: Itai Margula

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Abstract portrait with a bearded man, featuring bold colors, geometric shapes, and expressive brush strokes.

Pablo Picasso, Buste d´Homme, 1969
© Succession Picasso/Bildrecht, Wien, 2022

Pablo Picasso, Buste d'homme, 1969

Abstract artwork featuring colorful shapes, including figures, stars, and circular forms in blue, yellow, gray, and red.

Joan Miró, Constellation (Konstellation | Constellation), 1959

Successió Miró/Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © kunstdokumentation.com

A large, shiny golden apple sculpture stands on green grass, surrounded by autumn foliage and scattered leaves.

Claude Lalanne, Pomme (très grande) (Apfel (sehr groß) | Apple (very large)), 2006

Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection/Lackner

Ceramic vase shaped like a bird, featuring colorful patterns and a green rim, with a round body and a small tail.

Pablo Picasso, Vase Chouette (Eulenvase | Owl Vase), 1969

Succession Picasso/Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © kunstdokumentation.com

Abstract composition featuring geometric shapes, bold colors, and stylized figures, evoking a maritime theme.

Fernand Léger, Le port de Trouville (Der Hafen von Trouville | The Port of Trouville), 1951

Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © kunstdokumentation.com

Colorful abstract sculpture with swirling patterns, featuring red, blue, and patterned sections, displayed on a pedestal.

Niki de Saint Phalle, Nana (petite Gwendolyn IV) (Nana (kleine Gwendolyn IV) | Nana (little Gwendolyn IV)), 1965-1966

Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection

Abstract composition featuring two birds on a geometric landscape with blue, black, and brown shapes against a gray background.

Fernand Léger, Oiseaux devant les troncs d´arbres (Vögel vor Baumstämmen | Birds in Front of the Trunks of Trees), 1952

Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection

Two abstract lovers embrace, their faces close, surrounded by soft blue hues and geometric shapes.

Marc Chagall, Les Amoureux, 1916
© Bildrecht, Wien, 2023

Abstract portrait with bold colors, featuring a woman with long hair and distinctive facial features against a vibrant background.

Pablo Picasso, Femme assise de profil dans un fauteuil bleu (Im Profil sitzende Frau in einem blauen Sessel| Woman seated in profile in a blue armchair), 1960

Succession Picasso/Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection

A life-sized, purple human figure stands against a gold background, with a neutral expression and arms at its sides.

Yves Klein, PR-1, Portrait-relief d'Arman (PR-1 (Porträt-Relief von Arman) | PR-1 (Portrait-relief of Arman)), 1965

The Estate of Yves Klein/Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection

Two abstract figures in vibrant colors against a blue background, with a large white shape on the right.

Joan Miró, Trois femmes (Drei Frauen| Three Women), 1935

Successió Miró/Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection

A surreal scene with a floating figure, a goat, and a bird against a deep blue background, featuring a large moon.

Marc Chagall, Les mariés au ciel (Die Brautleute im Himmel | The Married in Heaven), 1954-1956

Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection

A green flying cow is tethered to a person in a checkered outfit, with houses and trees below in a whimsical landscape.

Marc Chagall, L'âne vert (Der grüne Esel | The Green Donkey), ca. 1936

Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection

Abstract composition featuring bold shapes in red, blue, yellow, and white, suggesting profiles and fragmented forms.

Serge Poliakoff, Compostition rouge, jaune, verte et blanche (Komposition in Rot, Gelb, Grün und Weiß | Composition in Red, Yellow, Green and White), 1953

Bildrecht, Wien 2023

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection

Serge Poliakoff, Compostition Rouge, Jaune, Verte et Blanche, 1955

A sketch of a woman in profile, adorned with elaborate hair and a ruffled garment, set within a rectangular border.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Mademoiselle Marcelle Lender en buste (Fräulein Marcelle Lender als Büste | Miss Marcelle Lender as a bust), 1895

Foto © kunstdokumentation.com

A landscape featuring bare trees and green fields, with houses visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Camille Pissarro, La Prairie de Moret (Die Wiese von Moret | The Prairie of Moret), 1901)

Foto © Heidi Horten Collection

Modern white villa with a pool, surrounded by green lawn and trees, overlooking rocky coastline and blue water.

Villa Dubeau, 1960s

Photo: Archiv Heidi Horten Collection

A sleek white yacht navigates blue waters with a coastal city in the background, mountains rising in the distance.

Carinthia IV, 1960s

Photo: Archiv Heidi Horten Collection

A woman in a gray top and glasses and a man in a white uniform stand at a yacht's control panel, looking out.

Heidi Horten at the Carinthia V, 1960s

Photo: Archiv Heidi Horten Collection

Art gallery interior featuring blue and gold abstract paintings, glass display cases with sculptures, and a minimalist bench.

Exhibition view RENDEZ-VOUS, Heidi Horten Collection, Vienna, 2023, photo: Ouriel Morgensztern

Bright orange sofas surround a clear glass table on a green rug, with a staircase and artwork in the background.

Exhibition view RENDEZ-VOUS, Heidi Horten Collection, Vienna, 2023, photo: Ouriel Morgensztern

Art gallery interior featuring framed paintings on walls and a display case with ceramics and decorative items.

Exhibition view RENDEZ-VOUS, Heidi Horten Collection, Vienna, 2023, photo: Ouriel Morgensztern

Art gallery with wooden floor, white walls, and several framed paintings displayed, including portraits and abstract works.

Exhibition view RENDEZ-VOUS, Heidi Horten Collection, Vienna, 2023, photo: Ouriel Morgensztern

Yellow building with large windows, surrounded by green grass, trees, and modern sculptures.

Exhibition view RENDEZ-VOUS, Heidi Horten Collection, Vienna, 2023, photo: Ouriel Morgensztern

Striped blue and white sofa with cushions, a round marble coffee table, and a metallic wall art piece above.

Exhibition view RENDEZ-VOUS, Heidi Horten Collection, Vienna, 2023, photo: Ouriel Morgensztern

A green cow leaps across a blue sky, surrounded by colorful houses and trees, framed on a gallery wall.

Exhibition view RENDEZ-VOUS, Heidi Horten Collection, Vienna, 2023, photo: Ouriel Morgensztern

Gallery interior featuring five artworks, including portraits and abstract pieces, with a large mural in the background.

Exhibition view RENDEZ-VOUS, Heidi Horten Collection, Vienna, 2023, photo: Ouriel Morgensztern

LOOK

21 October 2022 - 16 April 2023

A woman in a flowing, light-colored gown walks gracefully, holding a clutch, with a soft expression and elegant hairstyle.

Heidi Goëss-Horten, 1960ies Heidi Horten Collection

The first thematic exhibition is a tribute to the founder of the museum, Heidi Goëss-Horten. It spotlights art and fashion and their inspiring interplay at the new museum.

The “look” of women and looking at women, as well as other aspects associated with the feminine, are key themes in the Heidi Horten Collection. Based on these topics, the exhibition explores various thematic questions in eight chapters.

It covers a wide spectrum ranging from the eighteenth century to the present day, encompassing glamorous divas, modern avant-garde women, contemplative portraits, psychologically penetrating female images, fetish-like accessories, nudes as well as feminist counter-perspectives. These works belonged to the collector’s immediate world. They reveal her highly personal choice, and, in some way, reflect sides of her strong and self-confident personality.

In addition, the exhibition presents haute couture dresses with a focus on the 1980s by Christian Dior, Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Jean Patou and Jean-Louis Scherrer, made exclusively for Heidi Goëss-Horten. Fashion has been understood as a paradigm of modern culture since the nineteenth century, a seismograph of the here and now, of zeitgeist, society and its changes. Clothing is a medium of communication in fabric, it conceals and reveals in equal measure, is used as a means of self-expression as well as to protect and to cover the body.

This is not a fashion exhibition, but in this show art and fashion enter into a new relationship, an inner dialogue, enhanced by the collaboration with Viennese-born fashion designer Arthur Arbesser.

The succinct title LOOK! plays with the meaning of appearance, “look” and style, but can also be understood as an invitation to explore this feminine and probably most personal aspect of the Heidi Goëss-Horten Collection.

With works by Friedrich von Amerling, Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Kees van Dongen, Jean Dubuffet, Lyonel Feiniger, August Macke, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Mimmo Rotella, Niki de Saint Phalle, Andy Warhol and contemporary artworks by Sylvie Fleury, Gelatin, Lena Henke, Birgit Jürgenssen, Michèle Pagel, Philipp Timischl, and more.

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A woman in a flowing, light-colored gown walks gracefully, holding a clutch, with a soft expression and elegant hairstyle.

Heidi Goëss-Horten, 1960ies

Heidi Goëss-Horten, 1960ies Heidi Horten Collection

Woman with long, wavy blonde hair and pink ribbon, wearing a floral pink dress and elegant jewelry, seated thoughtfully.

Heidi Goëss-Horten, 1980s

A smiling woman in a colorful, flowing dress stands against a gradient orange and purple background.

Heidi Goëss-Horten, 1980er Jahre

Two abstract, metallic sculptures resembling animal hooves, with a shiny surface and jagged edges, on a light background.

Angelika Loderer, Untitled (Shoes), 2016

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Angelika Loderer, untitled (Shoes), 2016 © Heidi Horten Collection / Photo: kunstdokumentation.com / Manuel Carreon Lopez

A unique shoe design combines metal and wood, featuring a plow blade and wheel, set against a light background.

Birgit Jürgenssen

sich den weg pfluegen,1976

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Birgit Jürgenssen, sich den weg pluegen, 1976 © Birgit Jürgenssen Estate / Bildrecht, Vienna

Black high-heeled ankle boots on a reflective surface, set against a light textured background.

Sylvie Fleury, Alaia Shoes, 2003

Heidi Horten Collection/Sylvie Fleury

Sylvie Fleury, Alaia Shoes, 2003 © the artist

Four elegantly dressed figures stand against a dark blue background, showcasing 1920s fashion and distinct facial features.

Kees van Dongen, Comedia (Montparnasse Blues),ca. 1925

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Kees van Dongen, Comedia (Montparnasse Blues), around 1925

Profile of a young woman with dark hair in braids, holding a letter, wearing a colorful shawl and a pink ribbon.

Friedrich von Amerling, Der Brief, 1837

Heidi Horten Collection

Friedrich von Amerling, Der Brief, 1837

Two elegantly dressed figures walk past colorful buildings under a green sky, with one figure in a red dress and fishnet stockings.

Lyonel Feininger, Die Hochzeitsreise, 1908

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Lyonel Feininger, Die Hochzeitsreise, 1908

Colorful abstract sculpture with a curvy form, featuring layered patterns in red, blue, and various fabrics.

Niki de Saint Phalle, Nana Pommes de Terre,1964

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Niki de Saint Phalle, Nana (petite Gwendolyn IV), 1965-1966 © Niki Charitable Art Foundation / Bildrecht, Vienna 2025

Brown legs with horse hooves.

Lena Henke, Niche, 2020

Heidi Horten Collection/Lena Henke

Lena Henke, Niche, 2020 © the artist

A decorative garment displayed on a white stand, featuring a textured, patterned design in warm colors.

Michèle Pagel, Büstenhalter, 2021

Heidi Horten Collection, Michèle Pagel

Art gallery interior featuring a white wall with framed paintings and a sculpture nearby, with stairs in the background.

Exhibition view LOOK, Heidi Horten Collection

© Heidi Horten Collection, Photo: Rupert Steiner

Art gallery interior featuring two paintings on walls and a glass display case on a pedestal.

Exhibition view LOOK, Heidi Horten Collection

© Heidi Horten Collection, Photo: Rupert Steiner

Five mannequins display colorful dresses in a gallery, with framed artworks on the walls and wooden flooring.

Exhibition view LOOK, Heidi Horten Collection

© Heidi Horten Collection, Photo: Rupert Steiner

Art gallery interior featuring framed artworks, a red dress, and a wooden floor with a central gray bench.

Exhibition view LOOK, Heidi Horten Collection

© Heidi Horten Collection, Photo: Rupert Steiner

Art gallery interior featuring four paintings on a white wall and a sculpture on a dark pedestal.

Exhibition view LOOK, Heidi Horten Collection

© Heidi Horten Collection, Photo: Rupert Steiner

Art gallery interior featuring four framed paintings on white walls and warm-toned flooring, illuminated by ceiling lights.

Exhibition view LOOK, Heidi Horten Collection

© Heidi Horten Collection, Photo: Rupert Steiner

A colorful patchwork skirt with a black velvet top and a pink bow, displayed on a mannequin in an art gallery.

Yves Saint Laurent, Modell 122 / 1980, Abendkleid Matisse

© Heidi Horten Collection, Foto: Ouriel Morgensztern

Back view of a dress with ruffled sleeves and floral embroidery on a mannequin against a light background.

Jean Patou, Modell 21 / 1982

© Heidi Horten Collection, Foto: www.kunst-dokumentation.com /Manuel Carreon Lopez

Strapless, golden-brown evening gown with a large bow and flowing skirt displayed on a mannequin against a neutral background.

Christian Dior, Modell 59 / 1981. Abendkleid aus changierendem Seidentaft

© Heidi Horten Collection, Foto: www.kunst-dokumentation.com /Manuel Carreon Lopez

Black tiered dress on a mannequin, featuring a single shoulder strap and a light-colored flower accent at the waist.

Yves Saint Laurent, Modell 74 / 1982, Abendkleid aus Seidentaft

© Heidi Horten Collection, Foto: www.kunst-dokumentation.com /Manuel Carreon Lopez

Yellow dress with intricate silver embroidery and a high collar, displayed on a mannequin against a light background.

Jean-Louis Scherrer, Modell 57 / 1981, Cocktailkleid aus Seidenmousseline

© Heidi Horten Collection, Foto: www.kunst-dokumentation.com /Manuel Carreon Lopez

Black and gold dress on a mannequin, featuring puffed sleeves and ruffled detailing along the skirt.

Givenchy, Modell 90 / 1981, Abendkleid, Bustier aus schwarzem Samt

© Heidi Horten Collection, Foto: www.kunst-dokumentation.com /Manuel Carreon Lopez

Fashion sketches and fabric swatches, featuring vibrant colors and patterns, scattered on a white surface.

Skizzenset Yves Saint Laurent

© Heidi Horten Collection, Foto: www.kunst-dokumentation.com /Manuel Carreon Lopez

A model in a flowing pink garment poses gracefully against a plain white background, showcasing the fabric's movement.

Filmstill Ausstellungsfilm "LOOK", Heidi Horten Collection

Robe: Yves Saint Laurent, Modell 107 / 1983, Abendkleid aus Seidensatin

© Rosalisa di Natale

 

The picture shows a person in a green dress.
The dress is shiny and decorated with lots of sequins or glittering stones.
The person is standing in front of a dark background,
in which a round, bright circle of light, probably from a spotlight, can be seen

The person's head is tilted to the left,
so that the face cannot be seen.
This makes the picture mysterious and exciting.

Filmstill Ausstellungsfilm "LOOK", Heidi Horten Collection

Robe: Couturier unbekannt, Abendkleid aus Chiffon

© Rosalisa di Natale

Filmstill © Rosa Lisa Di Natale

Delicate sheer fabric adorned with colorful floral embroidery and beadwork, elegantly draped over a hand.

Filmstill Ausstellungsfilm "LOOK", Heidi Horten Collection

Robe (Detail): Jean Patou, Abendkleid aus Seidencrêpe

© Rosalisa di Natale

Vintage poster featuring a smiling woman in a black dress, with torn edges and colorful background elements.

Mimmo Rotella, Marilyn, 1963

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Wien, 2022

Mimmo Rotella, Marilyn, 1963 © Bildrecht Vienna

A stylized figure with a pale face and dark hair, surrounded by vibrant colors on an orange background.

Egon Schiele, Female Portrait (Wally Neuzil), 1912

Heidi Horten Collection

A woman with blonde hair gazes thoughtfully, holding a drink, with the text "THE MEMORY HAUNTS MY REVERIE" above her.

Roy Lichtenstein, The Memory Haunts my Reverie, ca.1965

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Roy Lichtenstein, The Memory Haunts my Reverie, ca. 1965 © Estate of Roy Lichtenstein / Bildrecht, Vienna

Colorful, repetitive portraits of marylin monroe with blonde hair and bold lips against a dark background.

Andy Warhol, Nine Multicolored Marilyns (Reversal Series),1979-1986

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Andy Warhol, Nine Multicolored Marilyns (Reversal Series), 1979-1986 © Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Bildrecht Vienna

The painting shows a naked woman standing with one foot in a round wooden tub.
She is in an interior characterized by bold colors and many oblique shapes.
The woman has dark hair and is depicted with coarse, visible brushstrokes.
Her body shape is simplified and angular.
Other figures and furniture can be seen in the background, but they are only hinted at.
The room appears narrow and mobile - almost as if it were moving with the figure.
The following colors dominate the picture: lots of violet, yellow, green and dark blue.
The shapes are distorted, there are no clear lines or perspectives.

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, recto: Weiblicher Akt mit Badezuber, 1912

Heidi Horten Collection

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Weiblicher Akt im Badezuber, 1912

Two elegantly dressed women with umbrellas stand on a street, alongside a man and child, with buildings and a tower in the background.

August Macke, Zwei Frauen vor dem Hutladen, 1913

Heidi Horten Collection

August Macke, Zwei Frauen vor dem Hutladen, 1913

A stylized portrait of a woman with elongated features, minimalistic lines, and a subtle gray background.

Henri Matisse, Portrait de Rosabianca Skira, 1948

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Henri Matisse, Portrait de Rosabianca Skira, 1948

Profile of a woman with wavy hair, pink background, and floral patterns in black and white surrounding her face.

Andy Warhol, Female Head with Stamps,ca.1960

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Andy Warhol, Female Head with Stamps, ca. 1960 © Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. / Bildrecht Vienna

The painting shows a woman lying on a mattress.
The woman's name is Henrietta Moraes. She is depicted half-naked.
Her body is painted distorted, with heavy brushstrokes and many shapes.

The mattress is oval and lies on a light pink floor.
The background is intensely red and completely flat - without any further details.

The painting is by Francis Bacon, who often works with strong colors, deformations and emotions.
It is dramatic, intense and full of tension.

Francis Bacon, Study for Portrait of Henrietta Moraes, 1964

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Francis Bacon, Study for Portrait of Henrietta Moraes, 1964 © The Estate of Francis Bacon /All rights reserved / Bildrecht, Vienna 2025

Abstract portrait of a figure with a large head, blue eyes, and a floral crown, set against a yellow background.

Pablo Picasso, Femme à la Couronne deFleurs, 1939

Heidi Horten Collection/Bildrecht, Vienna, 2022

Pablo Picasso, Femme à la Couronne de Fleurs, 1939 © Succession Picasso, Bildrecht Vienna