Lentos

Lentos, officially the Lentos Kunstmuseum Linz, commonly referred to simply as Lentos, is a public art museum in Linz, Austria, devoted to modern and contemporary art. It is located in the Museums Quarter on the banks of the Danube and is a key component of Linz's cultural district.

The museum maintains a permanent collection focusing on postwar and contemporary art and presents rotating exhibitions that feature Austrian and international artists. Its holdings span media including painting, sculpture, photography, and video, and the program emphasizes experimentation and media art alongside more traditional media. In addition to its permanent collection, Lentos organizes temporary exhibitions, educational programs, artist talks, film screenings, and family-friendly activities.

The building, a contemporary structure designed to complement the riverfront, emphasizes openness and visibility with large glass surfaces and clean lines. The architecture and location of Lentos are designed to integrate with Linz’s Danube riverfront and neighboring cultural institutions, reinforcing the city’s status as a center for modern art.

Governance and collaborations: Lentos operates as part of Linz’s public arts institutions and maintains partnerships with international museums for exhibitions and loans. It participates in national and European networks to facilitate exchanges of works and curatorial projects and to support the development of contemporary art in the region.

Overall, Lentos serves as a platform for contemporary art in Austria, presenting a program that blends established practices with new media and experimental approaches.