‘A Critic’s Guide to Vienna’ published by Frieze

In 2026, Frieze hosted the Frieze New Writers Programme in Vienna, Austria: a free, three-day intensive course that took place from Thursday 9 April to Saturday 11 April. A group of aspiring writers developed their skills with support from the frieze editorial team and a wider network of art-world professionals.

In partnership with Phileas – The Austrian Office for Contemporary Art, the programme included a series of workshops offering practical advice on how and where to pitch, interview techniques, and what makes a strong exhibition review. Gallery and institutional visits provided participants with insights into the ecosystem of Vienna’s art scene.

As a result of this workshop, frieze and Phileas published A Critic’s Guide to Vienna, which includes reviews on exhibitions in Vienna written by the participants of the Frieze New Writers workshop.

Read the reviews here.