Cool. Collection Erwin Hauser

Erwin Hauser, Vice President of the Lentos Friends Association, donated his art collection of almost 3,000 works to the city of Linz and Lentos in 2024. In doing so, he has enabled the museum to undergo its greatest expansion since the foundations were laid in 1953 with the acquisition of the Wolfgang Gurlitt Collection.

To mark the occasion, Lentos is presenting a first best-of, providing insights into the history of its creation and showcasing highlights from the superb collection that the Linz-based entrepreneur has amassed over the past 25 years with great expertise. The Hauser Collection, which is one of the most prestigious private collections in Austria, includes paintings, sculptures, photographs and drawings by some 700 Austrian artists from the 19th century to the present day.

“Collecting paintings is a passion that I have never been able to abandon. I have accumulated my collection with the deepest love for Austrian art history. I am convinced that Lentos is the best possible custodian of this heritage,” explains Erwin Hauser commenting on his gift.

Curator: Elisabeth Nowak-Thaller