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Thomas Schütte Haus T Ausstellungsansicht bei KiS Kunst in Seefeld

Thomas Schütte at KiS

19.6. until 27.9.2026

The desire to experiment, to work with wood, modelling clay or clay, to build, draw and paint - all of this is present in the work of German artist Thomas Schütte. He creates larger-than-life bronze figures, forms abstract ceramic vessels and produces watercolours of people, animals and flowers. In its 2026 summer exhibition, KiS - Kunst in Seefeld focuses on the architectural structures in Thomas Schütte's work. Colour-intensive, clearly constructed woodcuts and house models such as the „Holiday homes for terrorists“ are at the centre of the show. Gallery owner Rafael Jablonka had one of these small-scale architectures, the „Ferienhaus T.“, created as a reflection on 9/11, built on a 1:1 scale in the Möserer Wald forest in 2012: as a „walk-in sculpture“ that can also be visited during guided tours as part of the exhibition.

Viewing of Holiday Home T

July and August 2026

As part of the exhibition „Thomas Schütte – Haus T“, members and patrons of KiS – Kunst in Seefeld will be granted exclusive access to Ferienhaus T on four dates in July and August 2026, the walk-in sculpture commissioned by gallery owner and collector Rafael Jablonka in the Seefeld forest. The model of the house, which is also on display in the exhibition at the Old Fire Station in Seefeld, served as the template for the full-scale construction. In order to build a house – which, although not intended as a residential building, must possess all the functions of a house – based on this model, it first had to be translated into a constructible architectural design. The result is a space that allows visitors to experience Thomas Schütte’s artistic intention first-hand.

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Podiumsgespräch mit Michael Ziegler, Gerald Matt und Rafael Jablonka

Exclusive events

Talks, films and more

Members and patrons of the KiS – Kunst in Seefeld association enjoy many benefits, such as exclusive invitations to concerts, panel discussions and readings. As part of the programme accompanying the exhibition „Thomas Schütte – Haus T“, the KiS team is planning, amongst other things, a panel discussion on 10 September 2026 at 6 pm, a panel discussion with architect Kathrin Aste and Rafael Jablonka on the architectural aspect of Thomas Schütte’s oeuvre.

On 15 September 2026, the Leokino in Innsbruck will screen the documentary *I Am Not Alone*, in which director Corinna Belz profiles the artist Thomas Schütte and his work.

Schaulager Jablonka Collection by Rafael Jablonka

Tour of the Jablonka Collection

with art lover Angela Braster

The Jablonka Collection – built up over many years by Rafael Jablonka – forms the rich resource from which the gallery owner curates the exhibitions at KiS – Kunst in Seefeld. Eric Fischl’s Krefeld Project is represented there, as is Mike Kelley’s Kandor, alongside works by Francesco Clemente, Nobuyoshi Araki, David LaChapelle and Andy Warhol. For those interested, KiS – Kunst in Seefeld regularly offers guided tours of the Jablonka Collection’s exhibition spaces. Art enthusiast Angela Braster, who is herself active in the KiS – Kunst in Seefeld association, shares interesting facts about the artists and introduces some of the works.
The Jablonka exhibition warehouse is currently undergoing renovation. New dates will be announced in autumn 2026.

Catalogues & Posters

At KiS – Kunst in Seefeld, you can also purchase exhibition and art catalogues, as well as posters.

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27.06.2026

17.30 – 19.00

Vernissage Exhibition Thomas Schütte House T

KiS – Kunst in Seefeld is focusing its 2026 summer exhibition on the architectural structures in Thomas Schütte’s work. Vibrantly coloured, clearly structured woodcuts and […]

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03.07.2026

17.30 – 18.15

Viewing of Holiday Home T.

As part of the Thomas Schütte exhibition „Haus T“ at KiS, there is an opportunity – initially exclusively for members and patrons of the KiS association – to […]

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KiS stands for art in the centre of Seefeld

The transformation of the fire station

In June 2021, the old fire station in the centre of Seefeld opened its doors for a new art experience. A partnership between the municipality and the Seefeld-based art collector couple Teresa and Rafael Jablonka makes it possible for visitors from near and far to experience contemporary art of an international calibre in the village on the Seefeld plateau.

With exhibitions changing twice a year and free admission. KiS has now developed into an artistic hub, not least thanks to the Friends’ Association founded in 2022. The vernissages, concerts, readings and artist talks, which take place alongside the current exhibition, are well attended.

KiS stands for art in Seefeld - and at the same time for the presentation of works of contemporary art that can be seen in the world's major museums and galleries. Names such as Miquel Barceló, Andy Warhol, David LaChapelle, Platon and Thomas Schütte speak for themselves.

Contemporary art is at the centre of the twice-yearly changing exhibitions in the Alte Feuerwehrhalle in Seefeld. And works from the 20th and 21st centuries also dominate the supporting programme of concerts and readings.

We want to minimise the barrier to entry, which is why we offer free admission to our exhibitions. We also work together with schools and organise special children's programmes to awaken an interest in art at an early age.

Artistic encounters in the context of vernissages, concerts or artist talks: KiS - Kunst in Seefeld has made a name for itself as a meeting place for art lovers from near and far.

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Pia Fries, „A Thousand: It Doesn’t Matter“

Works on paper and large formats

16.12.2023 – 17.03.2024

The current exhibition at KiS is dedicated to one of today’s leading international artists. Pia Fries, born in Switzerland, lives and works in Düsseldorf. We are showing her series of works on paper, *tausend : einerlei*, and large-format pieces such as the four-part *„schwarze blumen“* – an expressive work in oil inspired by Maria Sibylla Merian’s **Book of Caterpillars***.

Exclusive experience for KiS members

Collector and initiator of KiS - Art in Seefeld Rafael Jablonka invites visitors to his Schaulager for guided tours, giving art enthusiasts the opportunity to take a tour through parts of his collection of important works of contemporary art. These include works by Eric Fischl, Sherrie Levine, Mike Kelley, Jasper Johns and Richard Avedon (see photo). The premises are not open to the public and the guided tours are currently organised exclusively for members of KiS - Verein zur Förderung zeitgenössischer Kunst in Seefeld.

Finissage on 23 March

The aim of our KiS association, founded in 2022, is to "promote contemporary art in Seefeld". We want to do justice to this not only with our exhibitions, but also with various events. KiS initiator Rafael Jablonka and Florian Waldvogel, Head of the Art History Collections from 1900 onwards at the Tyrolean Provincial Museum, meet for a discussion with the artist of the current exhibition, Pia Fries, at a finissage. The exhibition tausend : einerlei runs until Sunday, 17 March, and we invite you to the finissage on 23 March at 5 pm. We look forward to your registration.

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Art meeting point in Seefeld

Vernissage of the current exhibition

After the opening of the sixth KiS - Art in Seefeld exhibition, it is safe to say that Seefeld is making a name for itself among art lovers. Around 80 guests from near and far came to meet the Swiss artist Pia Fries (2nd from right) and see her works, which Friedhelm Mennekes (right) described vividly in his introduction. Teresa and Rafael Jablonka made this initiative possible with their art and commitment. We welcomed 113 visitors to the exhibition during the extended "Christmas Opening" from 28 December 2023 to New Year's Sunday alone.

Current

Thomas Schütte at KiS

19.6. until 27.9.2026

Viewing of Holiday Home T

July and August 2026

Exclusive events

Talks, films and more

Tour of the Jablonka Collection

Tour of the Jablonka Collection

with art lover Angela Braster

Catalogues & Posters

Coming soon

Vernissage Exhibition Thomas Schütte House T

Viewing of Holiday Home T.

KiS stands for art in the centre of Seefeld

The transformation of the fire station

International level

Contemporary art

Art education

Meeting place for art lovers

Current

Pia Fries, „A Thousand: It Doesn’t Matter“

Works on paper and large formats

Jablonka Collection in Seefeld

Exclusive experience for KiS members

We invite you to a conversation with Pia Fries

Finissage on 23 March

Art meeting point in Seefeld

Vernissage of the current exhibition