Project chronological
Here, you’ll find all Capital of Culture year projects listed in chronological order. Click on the "more" link for a detailed description and further informations.
Projects that ran for several months are listed only under the month in which they premiered.
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Politik liebt Kunst / Politics love arts
Public officials in charge of cultural policies normally talk about concepts, subsidies, budgets, quotas, venues and buildings—but never about art itself. more
Linz Status Quo
Three international architectural critics scrutinized Linz. The result was a frank evaluation of present and future urban planning options. more
Jenseits von Geschichte / Beyond History I
During the time leading up to the Capital of Culture year, Linz09 was intensively dealing with the recent history of this place that used to be known as “The City of the Führer.”
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Tiefenrausch
Trailblazing in public spaces below ground: The Rapture of the Deep more
Donaustrand
Linz remains in a state of flux. Located on the banks of the Danube, it offers a wide range of sparetime and recreational acitivies in the very centre of the city. more
Linz Europa Tour West
In 2008 the musical experiment reached out in a westerly direction as far as Rotterdam. more
Academy of the Impossible 2008
Welcome to this highly unconventional academy designed to further the development of artistic and individual skills and to push personal limits. more
Linz vs. Vilnius
The peaceful coexistence of 2009’s two Capitals of Culture was deceptive. This whimsical Linz vs. Vilnius showdown was designed to determine the real cultural superstar once and for all! more
„Kulturhauptstadt des Führers“ / “The Fuhrer’s Capital of Culture”
Art and National Socialism in Linz and Upper Austria. The impact on cultural life and everyday life from 1938 to 1945. more
Political Sculpture: Barlach / Kasper / Thorak / Wotruba
Four sculptors symbolize the circumstances imposed by the political and social systems prevailing before and after 1945. more
Compose!
The Anton Bruckner Private University imparts new approaches to music. In 2009 the emphasis was on training and continuing professional development. more
Ensemble09
A new musical ensemble for the Capital of Culture. more
Instant Anton
Thomas Kerbl compressed Anton Bruckner’s symphonies into musical snapshots: three- to five-minute quintessences for varying ensembles. more
Linz Atlas
On the quality of life here and elsewhere. Which everyday realities determine the quality of everyday life? No-nonsense numbers reflect the underlying facts and show where Linz stands in comparison to other cities. more
Turmeremit / Hermit of the Tower
395 steps to solitude: A week of silence and asceticism far from the hustle & bustle of the Capital of Culture. more
Turmmusik / Tower Music
Linz composer Romanus Weichlein was assigned a musical place of honor in 2009. His praises were sung from the steeple of the City Parish Church. more
Ruhepol Centralkino / Acoustic Refuge Centralkino
Part of Hörstadt / Acoustic City
The Acoustic Refuge in Centralkino at Landstraße 36 was an ideally situated downtown retreat through November 2009. more
Advent08
Anticipation intensifying, the Capital of Culture year approaching: It arrived in style! more
Linz Texas
A City Relates
As a lead-in to the Capital of Culture Year, the LINZ TEXAS exhibition playfully compared Linz to various and sundry places around the globe. more
Kommen und Gehen / Coming and Going
During the Capital of Culture year, Linz put up some striking signage to let people know just where they were. The city limits signs along major roads into town were supplemented by new ones spelling out “Linz” in many of the foreign languages and alphabets in use here. more
Opening09
On New Year’s Eve 2008-09, Linz took over as European Capital of Culture. The city celebrated its European mission with three days of festivities attended by guests from near and far. more
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