Bernhard Hainz Collection

The Bernhard Hainz Collection, curated by Elisabeth and Bernhard Hainz for approximately 25 years, encompasses 800 artworks, half of which are displayed in Mr. Hainz's Vienna law firm, CMS. The collection, founded on a desire for personal engagement with art rather than investment, reflects a broad spectrum, spanning classical modernism, 19th-century works, and a significant focus on contemporary art.

Housed in a vast office space, the collection is thematically organized, showcasing abstract art, video art, sculptures, works on paper, Viennese Actionism, Feminist Actionism, post-expressionist-figurative paintings, photography, and figurative painting. Bernhard Hainz's approach to collecting emphasizes personal interest, curiosity, and continual discovery, offering insights into his evolving artistic preferences and the dynamic Viennese art scene.