Application deadline: September 11, 2020
Phileas is a philanthropic organisation based in Vienna, Austria, that enables ambitious projects within the field of contemporary art. Its activities focus primarily on international exhibitions by Austrian and Austrian-based artists.
Phileas co-produces new works and their presentation in museum exhibitions and Biennials, as well as accompanying publications and symposia. Where possible, it goes on to acquire those same works for public collections.
The deadline for applications for project collaborations in 2021 is September 11, 2020. Applications are only accepted from institutions. Applicants will be informed of a decision in November 2020. For further details, please see our application form.
Phileas provides curatorial assistance to museum and Biennial curators, and organises funded research trips to Vienna for curators and critics to visit artists’ studios, foundations and museums. Phileas also assists museum trustee and patron groups with planning and organizing trips to Vienna. Please contact Bianca Boscu at bianca@phileasprojects.org for further information.
Phileas was founded by Jasper Sharp and Moritz Stipsicz. Its programme is managed by Stefanie Reisinger and Bianca Boscu, with assistance from Hannah Marynissen.
Since 2015, Phileas has co-produced and funded projects at the following museums, Biennials and other institutions:
2020
5th Biennale Internationale de Casablanca for the participation of Oliver Ressler
13th Gwangju Biennale for the participation of John Gerrard
5th Kochi-Muziris Biennale for the participation of Ana Hoffner
11th Liverpool Biennial for the participation of Ines Doujak
2nd Riga Biennial for the participation of Katrin Hornek
2nd Riga Biennial for the participation of Sarah Ortmeyer
34th Bienal de São Paulo for the participation of Philipp Fleischmann
22nd Biennale of Sydney for the participation of Katarina Matiasek
Centre Pompidou-Metz for a solo exhibition by Susanna Fritscher
Kunsthalle Giessen for a solo exhibition by Christian Eisenberger
Museum der Bildenden Künste Leipzig for a solo exhibition by Judith Fegerl
Queens Museum, New York, for a one-year installation by Ulrike Müller
2019
58th Venice Biennale for the exhibition of Renate Bertlmann in the Austrian Pavilion
58th Venice Biennale for the participation of Ulrike Müller in the main exhibition
15th Lyon Biennale for the participation of Ashley Hans Scheirl & Jakob Lena Knebl
15th Lyon Biennale for the participation of Thomas Feuerstein
14th Sharjah Biennial for the participation of Nikolaus Gansterer
3rd Art Encounters Biennial, Timișoara, for a collaborative project by Renate Lorenz and Pauline Boudry
22nd Biennale of Sydney for a research trip to Australia for Katarina Matiasek
Cell Project Space, London, for a solo exhibition of Anna-Sophie Berger
Skulpturenmuseum Glaskasten Marl for a solo exhibition of Marko Lulić
Kunsthaus Bregenz for a solo exhibition and publication of Ed Atkins
Grazer Kunstverein for an exhibition and publication of Triple Candie
Österreichisches Filmmuseum, Vienna, for a publication on Guy Debord’s cinematic oeuvre
Significant Other, Vienna, for a solo exhibition of Céline Condorelli
2018
Manifesta 12, Palermo, for the participation of John Gerrard
33rd Bienal de São Paulo for the participation of Oliver Laric
21st Biennale of Sydney for the participation of Martin Walde
21st Biennale of Sydney for the participation of Jun Yang
10th Liverpool Biennial for the participation of Mathias Poledna
4th Kochi-Muziris Biennale for the participation of VALIE EXPORT
3rd Dhaka Art Summit for the participation of Ines Doujak
1st Lahore Biennale for the participation of Kay Walkowiak
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam, for a solo exhibition and publication of Gelatin
Casino Luxembourg for a solo exhibition and publication of Christoph Meier
Midway Contemporary Art, Minneapolis, for a solo exhibition and publication of Julia Haller
S.M.A.K., Ghent, for the participation of Anna-Sophie Berger in a group exhibition
Kevin Space, Vienna, for a solo exhibition of Paul Maheke
das weisse haus, Vienna, for its graduate curatorial internship programme
2017
documenta 14, Kassel and Athens, for the participation of Lois Weinberger
57th Venice Biennale for the participation of Franz West in the main exhibition
57th Venice Biennale for the participation of Søren Engsted in the main exhibition
14th Lyon Biennale for the participation of Susanna Fritscher
15th Istanbul Biennial for the participation of Leander Schönweger
78th Whitney Biennial, New York, for the participation of Ulrike Müller
steirischer herbst, Graz, for an exhibition and performance-lecture by Walid Raad
MAK, Vienna, for a solo exhibition and publication of Thomas Bayrle
Secession, Vienna, for a solo exhibition and publication of R. H. Quaytman
das weisse haus, Vienna, for its graduate curatorial internship programme
2016
9th Liverpool Biennial for the participation of Oliver Laric
Museum Moderner Kunst (mumok), Vienna, for a solo exhibition of Július Koller
Österreichisches Filmmuseum, Vienna, for the acquisition of Guy Debord’s entire body of cinematographic work
Vienna State Opera and museum in progress for the Safety Curtain by Tauba Auerbach
Kunsthaus Bregenz for a solo exhibition and publication of Theaster Gates
Salzburger Kunstverein and Kunsthalle Darmstadt for a solo exhibition and publication of Hans Schabus
das weisse haus, Vienna, for its graduate curatorial internship programme
2015
56th Venice Biennale for the exhibition of Heimo Zobernig in the Austrian Pavilion
MAK, Vienna, for a solo exhibition of Amie Siegel
Secession, Vienna, for a solo exhibition and publication of Vija Celmins
Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz for a solo exhibition of Latifa Echakhch
Phileas is funded by the contributions of private individuals. The following organisations and corporations also support our activities:
Bundesministerium für Kunst, Kultur, öffentlichen Dienst und Sport
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