Ar GeKunst
Ar GeKunst

ar/ge Kunst

Contemporary art in Bolzano: Discover the ar/ge art gallery in Bolzano’s pedestrian zone

ar/ge Kunst stands for "Arbeitsgemeinschaft Kunst" - Association for Art - and is located in the Via Museo road in the Old Town of Bolzano, just a short walk from the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology. In its exhibition spaces, it presents contemporary art in its various forms.

Architecture, design, performance, film, and regional, national, as well as international art projects are on display here. ar/ge Kunst critically examines the role of art in its social and political context. It also offers workshops, artist residencies, lectures, and performances, creating a vibrant meeting place for art enthusiasts. Founded in 1985 as a private art association, ar/ge Kunst has made a name for itself and continuously presents new artistic positions.

With "metro", an additional presentation platform was recently launched. It promotes the development of a free cultural network beyond established venues - a highly topical theme!

How to get there: ar/ge Kunst is located at in the Via Museo road no. 29. Various bus routes stop on the nearby Via Cassa di Risparmio road.

Contact info

Opening times

The gallery is only open during exhibitions: Please enquire directly to find out when the next one takes place.

  • Sat 25 Oct 10:00 - 13:00
  • Sun 26 Oct closed
  • Mon 27 Oct closed
  • Tue 28 Oct 10:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 19:00
  • Wed 29 Oct 10:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 19:00
  • Thu 30 Oct 10:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 19:00
  • Fri 31 Oct 10:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 19:00

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Full timetables
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Exhibition "Shine bright like a diamond" (06/09/2025 - 08/11/2025)

  • Mon closed
  • Tue 10:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 19:00
  • Wed 10:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 19:00
  • Thu 10:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 19:00
  • Fri 10:00 - 13:00 15:00 - 19:00
  • Sat 10:00 - 13:00
  • Sun closed

Admission

free admission

More information

"Shine bright like a diamond" from September 6 to November 8, 2025: The exhibition by the British artist Jonathan Monk revisits various approaches and reflections on appropriation, artistic and monetary value. Curated by Francesca Verga and Zasha Colah.

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