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SHOWING STYRIA

With an innovative reinterpretation of the traditional provincial exhibitions, SHOWING STYRIA presents socially significant topics from an artistic and scientific perspective every two years.

The format launched by the Province of Styria in 2021 is also being realised in its third edition by the Universalmuseum Joanneum. After the first edition focussed on the development, identity and future of Styria, the second edition in 2023 explored the diversity of life at the main location Tierwelt Herberstein.

The upcoming edition of SHOWING STYRIA dives deep into the world of the Eggenbergs and opens up parallels to our present day.

SHOWING STYRIA 2021

SHOWING STYRIA 2023

Josef Schrammel, Director of Finance of the Universalmuseum Joanneum and Marko Mele, Director of Science at the Universalmuseum Joanneum

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Marko Mele and Josef Schrammel

Management of Universalmuseum Joanneum

SHOWING STYRIA 2025 not only offers unique insights into the fascinating history of the Eggenberg dynasty, but also the opportunity to reflect on current topics in the field of tension between the ambitions and illusions of our time. We are proud of the multimedial approach, which uses valuable loans and innovative media to open up new perspectives on the palace and its inhabitants. In addition, the pavilions offer the opportunity to reflect on the past and present and to visualise the parallels between historical and current times of crisis.