Austrian artists, designers & architects have long moved beyond the traditional boundaries of their genres. They are and have always been world travelers, connoisseurs—and at times, provocateurs. From the elegant bentwood chairs in Vienna's coffeehouses to imposing castles and impressive crystal chandeliers, to the transgressive performances of the Viennese Actionists—Austrian art, architecture and design have left their imprint on the cultural memory of the world. One has to rush to keep up with this tiny country’s numerous happenings and diverse cultural landscape. Listen to Thaddaeus Ropac, Leonid Rath of Lobmeyr, and Oskar Leo Kaufmann & Albert Rüf talk about their inspiration from Austria...

The Armory Show 2009
March 5 – 8, 2009 (New York City) — Listen to special coverage of Austrian art from this year's edition of the venerable international fair of new art currently taking place in New York.

Oskar Leo Kaufmann & Albert Rüf
Creators of State-of-the-Art Prefab Houses
As part of the MoMA exhibition, HOME DELIVERY—Fabricating the Modern Dwelling, the architects Oskar Leo Kaufmann and Albert Rüf showcased System 3.

Leonid Rath
Co-owner of Lobmeyr, crystal designer
Lobmeyr has worked with famous designers like Josef Hoffmann & Adolf Loos; one of its most celebrated comissions is the Starburst Chandeliers at the Met Opera House (NYC).