Gemeinsteine

16.04.2026

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.

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.