DFEWA MALLNITZ 2026
































19th DFEWA International Symposium of Modern Art – Mallnitz 2026

4–13 September 2026 · Hotel Kärntnerhof · Mallnitz, Austria

Curators

  • Dorothea Fleiss PhD, Germany

  • Elisabeth Koch, Germany

About d. fleiss & east–west artists

The artist group d. fleiss & east–west artists was founded in January 1998 by Dorothea Fleiss together with several international artists. The group’s mission is to establish a strong foundation for artistic cooperation between Eastern and Western countries.

Its aim is to foster cultural dialogue and artistic exchange between outstanding artists shaped by different historical and cultural backgrounds. Through symposia held in both East and West, DFEWA has created a global network that encourages deeper understanding of contemporary art practices worldwide.

Artists from many countries have participated over the years, contributing to a vibrant and diverse artistic community.

Participants – Mallnitz 2026

The 19th edition brings together artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, continuing DFEWA’s commitment to international collaboration:

  • Narmin Mustafa Awez – Iraq

  • Dorothea Fleiss – Germany

  • Gabriela Kiraly – Romania

  • Grigol Gvania – Georgia

  • Heinrich Untergantschnig – Austria

  • Ia Arsenishvili – Georgia

  • JoAnne Morning USA/Tunisia/France

  • Kamila Bednarska – Poland

  • Krishna Luchoomun – Mauritius

  • Mersiha Resulbegovic Mavric – Montenegro

  • Omar Barka – Libya

  • Paula Puscas – Romania

  • Penca Mincheva – Bulgaria

  • Susanna Fleiss – Germany

19th International DFEWA Symposium of Modern Art – Mallnitz 2026

The symposium offers artists the opportunity to work together, exchange ideas, and develop new artistic approaches in an inspiring Alpine environment.

Biennale Visit – Venice 2026

As part of the programme, participants will also visit the Venice Biennale, providing an important opportunity to experience current international artistic trends and deepen the dialogue on contemporary art.

Final Exhibition

At the end of the symposium, all artworks created during the residency will be presented in a public exhibition with an official opening at Burg Groppenstein.

Mallnitz has become a long‑standing home for DFEWA’s international symposia. Surrounded by mountains and silence, the location offers ideal conditions for concentrated artistic work and intercultural exchange. The 19th edition continues DFEWA’s mission: to connect artists across borders and strengthen the understanding of contemporary art worldwide.



The event is organized by d. fleiss & east–west artists (DFEWA e. V., Dresden, Germany) in collaboration with Pro Arte Mallnitz, Austria.














































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