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The Collection
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Gustav Klimt, Head of a Woman, 1917 
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Valie Export, Identity Transfer III, 2000 (1968) 
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SEH 973 Schmalix Hubert Cypresspark III 
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Paula Modersohn-Becker, Landscape with Three Children and Goat, 1902 
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Heimo Zobernig, Untitled, 2017 
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Lovis Corinth, Portrait of Wolfgang Gurlitt, 1917 
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G 4 HB Bayer Herbert Foursome 
Gabriele Muenter, The blue lake, 1954 
Maria Lassnig, Self-Portrait with a Telephone, 1973 
Oskar Kokoschka, Friends, 1917/18 
Andy Warhol, Marilyn, 1967 
SEH 2790 Schidlo Johanna Spirale 
Anna Jermolaewa, Untitled, 2002 
1165 Haring Keith Red Yellow Blue No
The Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz, which opened in 2003, is considered one of the most important museums of modern and contemporary art in Austria.
Starting from the collection holdings, which focus on masterpieces of European painting from the first half of the 20th century and a rich collection of graphic art and high quality photography, Lentos draws an arch from the 19th century, through the classical historical art of the early 20th century to the most current art positions of today.
Building on the collection of the Berlin art dealer Wolfgang Gurlitt (1888 – 1965), the holdings have been richly expanded since 1953. The largest donation to date was made in 2024 with the Erwin Hauser Collection, through which the museum’s holdings were expanded by a further 2,900 works of modern and contemporary art. Currently, Lentos holds a veritable treasure trove, richly endowed with around 3,600 paintings and sculptures, as well as approximately 16,000 works on paper and 1,800 examples of artistic photography.
In 2026, the museum’s permanent exhibition has been reconceived by the in-house curatorial team. On view are works by, among others, VALIE EXPORT, Haus-Rucker-Co, Martha Jungwirth, Gustav Klimt, Oskar Kokoschka, Maria Lassnig, and many other significant Austrian and international artists. Works from the Erwin Hauser Foundation – including pieces that had not previ ously been accessible to the public – complement the new presentation
Learn more about the collection
The Collection of the Lentos consists of roughly 3,600 works of painting, sculpture and object art and over 16,000 works on paper, including 1,800 photographs. Would you like to learn more about the works of art in the Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz? Online you will find exciting insights and background information on a selection of works.
Experience the collection virtually
Take a 3D tour trough our permanent exhibition and learn about art history from the 19th century to the present day.