Contemporary art in Bolzano: Discover the ar/ge art gallery in Bolzano’s pedestrian zone
Image gallery: ar/ge Kunst
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
- Via Museo / Museumstrasse 29 - 39100 - Bolzano / Bozen
- +39 0471 971601
- info@argekunst.it
Opening times
Despite careful control we cannot guarantee the correctness of the provided data.
Admission
free admission
More information
ar/ge Kunst is open only within the duration of the respective exhibition, closed on public holidays:
* Exhibition "Shine Bright Like a Diamond" by the artist Jonathan Monk (UK, 1969) from September 6 to November 8, 2025: In one of his first institutional solo shows in Italy, Monk weaves together homage, parody, and (re)appropriation, engaging with the work of Chris Burden and the mechanisms of contemporary visual culture. Curated by Francesca Verga and Zasha Colah.
Inauguration of the exhibition on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7 pm.
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