symposion [kunstwerk] krastal


The first sculptors' symposion was held in 1967 and since this date of founding until now, every year a symposion has taken place in Krastal marble quarry. Symposion [kunstwerk] krastal is so far the most ancient existing event of this kind, which maintained its activity without any interruption.

Symposion [kunstwerk] krastal has certain priorities, which had not changed since its establishment. The symposion’s goal is to give opportunity for artistically independent creation - it is to provide infrastructure and give support for a research and the realization of artworks, to facilitate the exchange between artists, theorists, individuals. Symposia are focusing on artistic, sculptural, socio-political questions. Habitually each symposion is organized by two or three members of [kunstwerk] krastal around a concept or topic…

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symposion 2023 :

57. international stone sculptors' symposion [kunstwerk] krastal
10. 06 - 02. 08. 2024


SYMMETRY – HARMONY – UNITY

The fact that art in any form can only manifest itself in small steps is also the driving force behind the symposion at [kunstwerk] krastal, which was founded by Karl Prantl, Otte Eder, Heide Hildebrand, Felix Orsini Rosenberg, etc. and has been taking place for 57 years. The fact that everything began with a “workshop” and a “masonry symposium” is also an unmistakable sign that art can and must develop itself as a necessary foundation in human life.
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organization:

Niclas Anatol
Romana Egartner
Helmut Machhammer


past symposia :  ( more ... )

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