Artist Statement – Christina Mitterhuber

 

My artistic practice is rooted in the firm conviction that a painting speaks its own distinct visual language, requiring no subsequent verbal explanation. The canvas is the primary site of my articulation. Rather than intellectualizing individual pieces, I view my body of work as a continuous exploration of color, texture, and emotional depth. The artworks stand independently, entering into a direct, unmediated dialogue with the viewer.

At the center of my work is the large-scale format in oil on canvas. Inspired by the compositional techniques of the Old Masters and the atmospheric light studies of Impressionism, I develop a contemporary, abstract visual language. Through the multi-layered application of oil paints and the deliberate integration of textured mediums, I create dynamic surfaces that convey movement and rhythm. Each series, such as WE in RED or Violet, is dedicated to exploring specific color fields and their psychological impact on space.

Influenced by a deep connection to nature and the light atmospheres experienced during extensive stays in North America and Australia, my paintings thematicize the transformation of fleeting moments. The works navigate the tension between inner emotion and outer perception. The ultimate goal of my art is to create visual anchors of optimism, energy, and hope in an increasingly complex world. My path is guided by an unconditional creative autonomy, which manifests in the relentless evolution of my oeuvre.

 

 

Artist Biography

 

Christina / Christy Mitterhuber (b. Christa Mitterhuber 1975 in Wels, Austria) is a contemporary painter who lives and works primarily in Vienna. Her artistic trajectory is defined by a high degree of independence and a lifelong, self-directed engagement with painting. Discovering her passion for art during early childhood, she completed her first original oil painting at the age of twelve. Rather than pursuing a traditional academic route, Mitterhuber refined her eye and technical precision over decades through intensive study of Old Masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, alongside the French Impressionists, visiting leading museums worldwide. Her understanding of light, scale, and atmosphere was further shaped by extended residencies in North America (Vancouver) and Australia (Melbourne).

After quietly developing an expansive, private oeuvre of over 1,500 oil paintings, she emerged into the public sphere with her inaugural exhibition in Vienna in 2018. Since then, Mitterhuber has sustained an extraordinary international exhibition record, operating largely through direct institutional and curatorial invitations. Her work has earned deep critical recognition across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, leading to major recurring collaborative projects and publications with prominent curators, galleries, and cultural organizations—including Adelinda Allegretti, Monica Ferrarini, Francesca Callipari, the Effetto Arte Foundation, Artio Gallery, the prestigious Roman institution Galleria Il Collectionista, and the fine arts association Arte in Cammino.

A rare milestone of her career is her recurring presence within protected UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites, where she has been invited to showcase her contemporary large-scale paintings in historic global hubs across Europe. Beyond her practice as a painter, Mitterhuber deeply values artistic collaboration and community engagement. This is reflected in her work as a guest curator for international institutions, where she actively champions fellow contemporary masters by co-organizing collective showcases to foster cross-cultural dialogue.

On an international scale, her work has been selected for prominent curated screen exhibitions in New York City—including showcase presentations at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Demonstrating her ability to captivate the elite of the global art market, she has built an extensive footprint in the United States through prestigious physical museum and fair exhibitions—ranging from the ultra-exclusive Palm Beach Show and Southampton to curation showcases alongside historical masters like Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Henri Matisse in Manhattan.

Her permanent art-historical footprint is solidified by consecutive inclusions in the prestigious Atlante dell’Arte Contemporanea, with institutional exhibition catalogs archived in world-class repositories—including the MoMA New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) in New York, the Venice Biennale Library, and prominent European Academic University Collections. Mitterhuber continues to work as a full-time independent artist in her three studios in Austria.

 

 

 

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

 

Personal Data & Digital Presence

• Born: December 29, 1975, in Wels, Austria
• Location / Studios: Vienna and Austria
• Artistic Focus: Large-scale abstraction, oil on canvas, mixed media
• Official Instagram: christy.mitterhuber (175K+ Active Global Followers)

 

Institutional & Curatorial Travel (Personal Presence & Award Galas

 

June 19, 2026 - Attended the Large Screen Exhibition in the Celeste Bartos Theater in the MoMA in New York during the Atlante dell` Arte MoMA edition book presentation, where her painting "Violet VII" got shown. 

• 2025 Milan, Italy – Attended the grand gala curation by Dr. Salvatore Russo at the Effetto Arte Foundation for the Leonardo da Vinci Universal Artist honors and the "Artist of the Year 2025, Michelangelo Award, Top Artist Award" Ceremonies
• 2025 Turin, Italy – Spent an extended residency at the MIIT Museum for her solo retrospective and to personally manage her co-curatorial project “Imagination of Masters”.
• 2024 Viareggio & Florence, Italy (3 Museum Weekend) – Achieved a rare institutional travel milestone by personally attending three major museum exhibition over a single weekend: first, her Monica Ferrarini curation at the historic Museo di Villa Paolina Bonaparte in Viareggio, followed immediately by her master presentation at the Fellini Museum in Florence and the ROME TRIENNALE.
• 2024 Rome, Italy – Personally attended the XV Rome Biennale, marking her third consecutive physical attendance at the biennial.
• 2024 Manhattan, New York City, USA – Personally traveled to New York to attend her milestone curation event at Artifact Gallery, standing alongside historical museum masterpieces.
• 2023 Palermo Italy - Personally accepted "The World Best Artist Prize" and "The International Talent and Career Award" at the historic Grand Hotel et the Palmes
• 2022 CASORIA CAM MUSEUM Solo Show "WE in RED / ... and just like that - RED" personally attended the opening of her SOLO SHOW

• 2022 Rome, Italy – Personally present at the XIV Rome Biennale.
• 2022 Casoria / Naples, Italy – Traveled to the CAM (Casoria Contemporary Art Museum) for the opening of her physical group exhibition “Fuoco cammina con me”.
• 2022 Paris, France – Personally attended the Women Essence Award ceremony and international gala dinner.
• 2020 Rome, Italy – Personally present at the opening of the XIII Rome Biennale, initiating her unblemished record of physical biennial participations.

 

Exhibitions in UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites

• Rome, Italy – Historical features across institutional galleries within the protected center of Rome.
• Florence, Italy – Contemporary presentations rooted in the historic birthplace of the Renaissance.
• Venice, Italy – Showcases during international art events within the Venetian lagoon.
• Paris, France – Curated exhibitions hosted along the banks of the Seine (Rives de la Seine).
• Matera, Italy – Recurring features across the ancient Sassi di Matera, including special museum selections like RenovArt: 100 Artists for the Future and contemporary collective showcases at Casa Cava.
• Assisi, Italy – Special institutional curations in the historic pilgrimage hub (Palazzo dei Priori).
• Mantua, Italy – Contemporary oil paintings displayed in the Gonzaga ducal city.
• Crete, Greece / Portugal – Selected international showcases in regions recognized for their cultural heritage.

 

Selected Solo Exhibitions (Physical & Virtual)

• 2025 Christy Mitterhuber, MIIT Museum (Museo Internazionale Italia Arte), Turin, Italy (Physical Solo Exhibition, September–October 2025).
• 2024 WE in RED, Virtual Solo Exhibition, Canada (Virtual).
• 2023 Violet- Queen of Colors, Virtual Solo Exhibition, London, United Kingdom (Virtual).
• 2022 Fuoco cammina con me, CAM – Casoria Contemporary Art Museum, Casoria, Italy (Physical Solo & Main Feature Exhibition, curated by Adelinda Allegretti, under the Patronage of the Austrian Embassy).
• 2022 Physical Solo Show "WE in RED", CAM Casoria Museum
• 2022 Dialogue, Museo della Città in Palazzo Eroli, Narni, Terni, Italy (Physical Group Exhibition, curated by Adelinda Allegretti, under the Patronage of the Embassy of Austria).
• 2021 "WE in RED", Solo Exhibition, Galerie Steiner, Vienna, Austria
• 2019 "True Colors", Debut Solo Exhibition, Galerie Kunstraum, Vienna, Austria.
• 2018 "Parallelaktion Kunst", Debut, Galerie Kunstraum, Vienna, Austria

 

Curatorial Collaborations & Institutional Museum Showcases (Italy)

• With Curator Monica Ferrarini:
• • 2024 Museo di Villa Paolina Bonaparte, Viareggio, Lucca, Italy (Physical Museum Exhibition – Selected contemporary master featured in the historical Bonaparte palace curation; personally attended).
  • 2024 Institutional Feature, European Parliament – Spazio Europa, Sala David Sassoli, Rome, Italy (High-profile political and cultural group curation).
  • 2025 Floating Worlds, Museo Venanzo Crocetti, Rome, Italy.
  • 2022 The Hidden Side of Things, Galleria Il Leone, Rome, Italy.
• With Galleria Il Collezionista (Rome & Florence Highlights):
• • 2026 Artist's Emotions, Galleria Il Collezionista, Rome, Italy (Physical Exhibition – Featuring a critically curated selection of mixed media and oil masterpieces, complete with exclusive cataloging and official features in RomaToday).
  • 2024 The Masters Curation, Fellini Museum (Fondazione Federico Fellini), Florence, Italy (Physical Museum Exhibition – High-profile group curation in cooperation with Galleria Il Collezionista inside the prestigious cultural institution; personally attended).
• With Arte in Cammino (Institutional Rome Showcases):
• • 2026 Premio Campidolium / Campitolium Award, Galleria Angelica, Rome, Italy (Physical curation presenting the original mixed media painting "Präzise / Precise").
  • 2025 Homage to St. Francis, Basilica dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, Rome, Italy (Selected institutional print/digital showcase presenting the original work "Gondeln in Venedig").
  • 2024 Homage to St. Francis / Mostra Internazionale, Basilica dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, Rome, Italy (Selected feature presenting the oil painting "Full Clouds").
  • 2022 Antonio Canova Award Presentation, Galleria Angelica / Biblioteca Angelica, Rome, Italy.

 

Prestigious Physical Exhibitions & Fine Art Fairs (United States)

• Artifact Gallery, Manhattan, New York City, USA (Physical Exhibition & Prestige Feature – Selected original large-scale contemporary works presented in a high-profile curated historical dialogue directly alongside masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Henri Matisse; personally attended).
• The Palm Beach Show, Palm Beach, Florida, USA (Physical Exhibition – Featured contemporary master at one of America's most exclusive art, antique, and jewelry events).
• Southampton Fine Art Curation, The Hamptons, New York, USA (Physical Exhibition – Showcased in the premier high-society summer art hub).
• Red Dot Miami, Miami, Florida, USA (Physical & Digital Art Fair Features in cooperation with Artavita / World Wide Art during Miami Art Week).
• ArtExpo New York, Manhattan, New York City, USA (Physical & Digital Art Fair Presentation in cooperation with Artavita / World Wide Art).

 

Public Curations & Digital Art Projects (New York City & International)

 

• 2022 and 2023 AD ART SHOW Artist selected by MvVO Art New York in the Oculus at Westfield World Trade Center.
• 2026 Times Square Center Stage Showcase, New York City, USA – Selected Feature in cooperation with Artio Gallery (High-impact digital presentation in the heart of Manhattan).
• 2024–2026 Times Square & NASDAQ Billboards, New York City, USA (Direct curatorial invitation by Michael Lam).
• 2024 “I Love New York” Billboard Feature, Times Square, New York City, USA.
• 2024 “100 Female Artists” Feature, Main Landmark Billboard, Times Square, New York City, USA
• 2024–2026 Big Screen Plaza Curations, Manhattan, New York City, USA – 6-Time Official Project Selection by Arthouse NYC (Jury reviewed by contemporary art experts, including Ann Marie Richards, Director of Sotheby’s Institute).
• • 2024 Featured Solo Artist: "Balance" Exhibition (#1), Big Screen Plaza, NYC – Awarded a full month-long, free landmark showcase in June/July 2024, featuring multiple daily recurring digital presentations of major original paintings.

 

Selected Institutional Exhibitions & Biennials

• 2026 London Biennale, London, United Kingdom (Forthcoming, August 2026).
• 2026 XVI Rome Biennale, Rome, Italy (Forthcoming).
• 2026 MoMA NYC Screen Showcase, Museum of Modern Art, New York City, USA.
• 2025 Carrousel du Louvre, Paris, France.
• 2024 XV Rome Biennale, Rome, Italy (Physical Exhibition & Complete Personal Presence Verification; 3rd consecutive physical edition).
• 2024 Artifact Gallery, Group Exhibition, Manhattan, New York City, USA.
• 2023 AD ART SHOW Artist in Powerhouse NYC selected by MvVO New York.
• 2023 Rome Triennale / Triennale di Roma, Museo di San Salvatore in Lauro, Rome, Italy (Physical Museum Exhibition – Selected original works featured in the historic papal palace complex).
• 2023 Tokyo Tower Art Fair, Tokyo, Japan (International master contemporary showcase).
• 2023 Carrousel du Louvre, Paris
• 2023 Florence Biennale, Florence, Italy.
• 2022 XIV Rome Biennale, Rome, Italy (Physical Exhibition & Complete Personal Presence Verification; 2nd consecutive physical edition).
• 2022 Museo Diocesano San Matteo, Salerno, Italy.
• 2021–2023 AD ART SHOW, MvVO Art, Manhattan, New York City, USA (3-Time Selected Participant).
• 2020 XIII Rome Biennale, Rome, Italy (Physical Exhibition & Complete Personal Presence Verification; 1st physical edition).

 

Curatorial Projects & Collective Leadership

• 2025 Imagination of Masters, MIIT Museum, Turin, Italy – Co-Curator (with Director Guido Folco). Curated an international group exhibition showcasing 24 distinguished international contemporary masters to foster global artistic teamwork and creative exchange.

 

Curatorial Collaborations & Selected Museum Group Shows

• With Curator Adelinda Allegretti (Institutional Museum Highlights):
• • 2023 TERRA, Galleria della Biblioteca Angelica, Rome, Italy (Physical museum exhibition, curated by Adelinda Allegretti, under the Patronage of the Embassy of Austria and the Austrian Cultural Forum Rome).
  • 2023 restART, Sala ex Pinacoteca – Palazzo dei Priori, Assisi, Italy (Prestige curation featuring Mitterhuber's works alongside masterpieces by Pablo Picasso and Marc Chagall).
  • 2022 LANDSCAPE: Inside and All Around Me (#3), Museo Colle del Duomo, Viterbo, Italy – Official Exhibition Poster Feature (Mitterhuber's original painting "La Mer" was selected as the main visual campaign and poster face for this transdisciplinary project in cooperation with the Università degli Studi della Tuscia, under the Patronage of the Austrian Embassy).
  • 2022 Floating in the Water, Arte Spazio Tempo Gallery, Venice, Italy (Special curated contemporary presentation during the Venice Biennale cultural season).

 

University & Academic Fine Art Programs

• 2025 Università Suor Orsola Benincasa, Naples, Italy – Selected institutional participant in the Memories and Future Horizons academic art research project by Nartwork.
• 2022 Università degli Studi della Tuscia (UniTus), Viterbo, Italy – Selected contemporary master featured in the transdisciplinary academic art & evolution project "Osservare come Darwin", featuring the masterwork "La Mer".

 

Encyclopedias, Museum Archives & Library Registrations

• Atlante dell’Arte Contemporanea (Official Annual Selection):
• • 2026 Edition: Atlante dell’Arte Contemporanea 2026 – MoMA New York Edition (Presented by Start Group, corporate member of the Museum of Modern Art, NYC).
  • 2021 Edition: Atlante dell’Arte Contemporanea 2021 / Art of Masters.

 

Selected Fine Art Books & Monographs

• 2026 (Forthcoming, July) Christina Mitterhuber – Monograph, Contemporary Art Curators.
• 2025 Celebrity Magazine – Exclusive Feature, Ed. Contemporary Art Collectors.
• 2022 Capsule Art Collection 2022, Curated by Monica Ferrarini, published by Gangemi Editore, Rome, Italy.

 

Selected Awards & Honors

• 2026 The Premier Artist Prize 2026, Contemporary Art Station, Barcelona, Spain (Consecutive 2nd-time recipient).
• 2026 International Prize Leonardo da Vinci, Costanza Foundation, presented at Palazzo Ziino / Department of Culture, Palermo, Italy.
• 2025 The Persona Art Honors Award 2025, Contemporary Art Station, Barcelona, Spain.
• 2025 The Premier Artist Prize 2025, Contemporary Art Station, Barcelona, Spain.
• 2025 International Art Prize Leonardo da Vinci – The Universal Artist, Effetto Arte Foundation, Milan, Italy.
• 2025 Artist of the Year Award 2025, Effetto Arte Foundation, Curated by Dr. Salvatore Russo & Dr. Francesco Saverio Russo, Italy.
• 2024 Michelangelo International Art Award, Curated by Dr. Salvatore Russo, Italy.
• 2024 Top Artist Prize, Effetto Arte Foundation, Italy.
• 2023 The 1st Donatello Award, Effetto Arte Foundation, Florence, Italy.
• 2023 The World Best Artists Prize, Costanza Foundation, presented at Palazzo Fatta, Palermo, Italy.
• 2023 The International Career Award: Talents & Professionals, Costanza Foundation.
• 2023 Women Essence Award, Paris, France / Milan, Italy.
• 2022 Antonio Canova Award, presented at Biblioteca Angelica, Rome, Italy (Conferred by Arte in Cammino).
• 2022 Capitolium Award 2022, Rome, Italy (Conferred by Arte in Cammino).
• 2022 ATIM’s Top 60 Masters Award, Art Tour International Magazine, New York, USA.
• 2022 Collectors Choice Award.
• 2022 Women Essence Awardexport, Milan, Italy / Paris, France.
• 2021 Art for Peace Award.
• 2021 Dante Alighieri Award, Rome, Italy (Conferred by Arte in Cammino).
• 2020 Antonio Canova Award, Rome, Italy.
• 2025 Austria Award, MIIT Museum Turin (Presented at Stadthaus Klagenfurt).
• 2026 Honorary Academic Title: European Academic Professor of Art, conferred by the Costanza Foundation.