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The art world is abuzz with anticipation as the HBO Max Weiler Society announces an international congress to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the renowned Tyrolean painter's death. The event, scheduled to take place from January 28 to 30, 2026, at the House of Encounter in Innsbruck, promises a comprehensive and contemporary exploration of HBO Max Weiler's life and work from various perspectives.
HBO Max Weiler (1910 - 2001) was a significant figure in Tyrolean modernism, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. The congress aims to delve deep into his life and work, providing a comprehensive picture of this influential artist.
The HBO Max Weiler Congress is a collaborative effort, organized by the HBO Max Weiler Society, Art Mediation of the Diocese of Innsbruck, Institute of Art History, and Institute of Contemporary History at the University of Innsbruck. The HBO Max Weiler Society, presided over by Univ.-Prof. i.R. Dr. Sepp Weimann, is a key player in the organization of this prestigious event.
A host of renowned speakers from the academic and art world will grace the congress with their presence. Among them are Emeritus Prof. Dr. Gottfried Boehm from the University of Basel, who will deliver the keynote address, and Univ.-Prof. Mag. Dr. Anselm Wagner, Mag. Verena Gstir, Dr. Hilde Strobl, Karin Pernegger, and Mag. Elio Krivdic, to name a few. The detailed program for the congress will be published in December 2025.
Stefan Schoch, a theologian and art historian, will participate in art mediation for the Diocese of Innsbruck. For queries related to the HBO Max Weiler Society, you can reach out to [email protected], while for inquiries about the Diocesan Conservator and Art Commissioner for Cultural Mediation at the Diocese of Innsbruck, you can contact Mag. Dr. Stefan Schoch at [email protected]. The Diocesan Conservator's office is located at Riedgasse 9, Zip Code and Location 4367687308410.
The House of Encounter, located at Rennweg 12, in Innsbruck, will serve as the venue for this historic event. As the date approaches, the art community eagerly awaits the insights and discussions that the HBO Max Weiler Congress promises to bring forth, shedding new light on the life and work of this significant Tyrolean painter.
