Gemein-steine
16.04.2026
Under the title Gemeinsteine, the project continues Austria’s historic tradition of integrating mosaic art into public space. This tradition was particularly significant in the post-war period (1950s–1970s), when mosaics formed part of a cultural and architectural rebuilding process that emphasised shared values and the resilience of communities.
Gemeinsteine is a participatory mosaic floor project led by artist Anna Khodorkovskaya in the framework of WEIN/4 Festival 2026 and in collaboration with residents of Hollabrunn and the surrounding area. Developed with AIR InSILo, an international artist-in-residence programme in the Weinviertel, the project centres on social engagement, inviting up to 80 participants to help create a permanent public artwork through ten free workshops running from 16 May to 5 July. The mosaic will be unveiled to the public on 18 July. Participation in the mosaic workshop is open to anyone aged 14 and above, and no prior experience is required.
Series of works "I SEE" by Anna Khodorkovskaya (2018 – ongoing)
Workshops:
May 16 - July 5 (12:00 – 18:00):
May 16, 17, 30, 31 (Saturday – Sunday)
June 6, 7, 20, 21 (Saturday – Sunday)
July 4, 5 (Saturday – Sunday)
Application form: will be open weekly, first-come, first-served.
Participants: A group of 4 – 8 people at once
Age: 14 and above
Experience: no prior experience is needed
Language: German, English, Russian
Food: A small refreshment and beverages will be provided
Grand Opening
July 18, Saturday (14.00 – 21.00)
Transport: From Praterstern or Landstrasse, take REX 3 in the direction of Floridsdorf > Retz, Unterretzbach or Znojmo. It runs every hour.
Address: AIR InSILo, Mitterweg 30, Hollabrunn
May 16 - July 5 (12:00 – 18:00):
May 16, 17, 30, 31 (Saturday – Sunday)
June 6, 7, 20, 21 (Saturday – Sunday)
July 4, 5 (Saturday – Sunday)
Application form: will be open weekly, first-come, first-served.
Participants: A group of 4 – 8 people at once
Age: 14 and above
Experience: no prior experience is needed
Language: German, English, Russian
Food: A small refreshment and beverages will be provided
Grand Opening
July 18, Saturday (14.00 – 21.00)
Transport: From Praterstern or Landstrasse, take REX 3 in the direction of Floridsdorf > Retz, Unterretzbach or Znojmo. It runs every hour.
Address: AIR InSILo, Mitterweg 30, Hollabrunn
I warmly invite you to participate in a large-scale, collaborative mosaic art project!
The project consists of ten workshop sessions. Depending on the weather, the workshops will take place outdoors or indoors – we will be working in a beautiful courtyard at the AIR InSILo artist residency, surrounded by nature. At the end, we will create a collaborative artwork that will remain on display outdoors. During the workshops, you will learn the fundamentals of mosaic art. Breaks will provide an opportunity for discussion: We will talk about the concept behind the artwork and the long, millennia-old history of mosaic art, both globally and, of course, in Austria.
And what the artwork will be – that remains a secret – only those who attend the workshop will find out.
If you are creative and interested in crafts, come! I need you! Together, we will spend an inspiring time and create a special artwork that will last for years to come. I am very much looking forward to welcoming you to my workshop.
Anna Khodorkovskaya
The project consists of ten workshop sessions. Depending on the weather, the workshops will take place outdoors or indoors – we will be working in a beautiful courtyard at the AIR InSILo artist residency, surrounded by nature. At the end, we will create a collaborative artwork that will remain on display outdoors. During the workshops, you will learn the fundamentals of mosaic art. Breaks will provide an opportunity for discussion: We will talk about the concept behind the artwork and the long, millennia-old history of mosaic art, both globally and, of course, in Austria.
And what the artwork will be – that remains a secret – only those who attend the workshop will find out.
If you are creative and interested in crafts, come! I need you! Together, we will spend an inspiring time and create a special artwork that will last for years to come. I am very much looking forward to welcoming you to my workshop.
Anna Khodorkovskaya
Work that Matters
Series of works "I SEE" by Anna Khodorkovskaya (2018 – ongoing)
Soon, but when?
Series of works "I SEE" by Anna Khodorkovskaya (2018 – ongoing)
Application Form May 16, 17
A group of 4 – 8 people at once,
No prior experience is needed,
Age 14 and above,
First-come, first-served.
A group of 4 – 8 people at once,
No prior experience is needed,
Age 14 and above,
First-come, first-served.
Soon, but when?
Series of works "I SEE" by Anna Khodorkovskaya (2018 – ongoing)
Application Form May 30, 31
Will be open one week before the event.
Will be open one week before the event.
Under the title Gemeinsteine, the project continues Austria’s historic tradition of integrating mosaic art into public space. This tradition was particularly significant in the post-war period (1950s–1970s), when mosaics formed part of a cultural and architectural rebuilding process that emphasised shared values and the resilience of communities.
Austria has a long and rich history of bringing art into public life, with mosaics playing a key role in the post-war decades. During this time, artists contributed to the cultural renewal of urban spaces by creating works for schools, housing estates, and public buildings, often supported by initiatives such as Kunst am Bau, which ensured that art became part of everyday life. The artists who shaped this tradition believed that art should not be separate from life. Their public sculptures and mosaics were meant to be lived with, not merely observed – an idea that closely aligns with the philosophy of AIR InSILo, which emphasises the inseparability of artistic production and everyday life.
Gemeinsteine builds on this legacy and brings it into the present, creating a new form of public art that is not only rooted in the community but also shaped by it.
Austria has a long and rich history of bringing art into public life, with mosaics playing a key role in the post-war decades. During this time, artists contributed to the cultural renewal of urban spaces by creating works for schools, housing estates, and public buildings, often supported by initiatives such as Kunst am Bau, which ensured that art became part of everyday life. The artists who shaped this tradition believed that art should not be separate from life. Their public sculptures and mosaics were meant to be lived with, not merely observed – an idea that closely aligns with the philosophy of AIR InSILo, which emphasises the inseparability of artistic production and everyday life.
Gemeinsteine builds on this legacy and brings it into the present, creating a new form of public art that is not only rooted in the community but also shaped by it.
Here is Something Important
Series of works "I SEE" by Anna Khodorkovskaya (2018 – ongoing)
