About
Irene Dapunt is a visual artist based in Austria.
Biography
Irene Dapunt studied at the University of Applied Arts Vienna and the Mozarteum Salzburg, followed by studies abroad in Amsterdam.
Her artistic practice includes painting, drawing and contemporary visual art, with exhibitions and projects presented internationally throughout Europe and China.
Alongside her artistic work, she has taught and lectured at the University of Applied Arts Vienna, including guest professorships in the class of Erwin Wurm.
Education & Degrees
1991
University of Applied Arts Vienna
1992
University Mozarteum Salzburg
1993 / 1994
Study abroad Amsterdam
1994
Summer University Amsterdam —
“The Recognition of the Intelligent Line”
(Georg Jiri Dokoupil)
2003 / 2005
Guest Professorship,
University of Applied Arts Vienna
(Class of Erwin Wurm)
Lecturer
Painting, University of Applied Arts Vienna
2004
Artist in Residence —
Federal State Studio Palliano, Rome
2004 – 2008
Studio Fellowship —
Westbahnstrasse, Vienna
2011
Stay abroad — Ningbo, China
Selected Exhibitions & Highlights
2026
“Unendlicher Schein”
— Solo Exhibition,
Hofburg Innsbruck, Austria
2025
“Sommerausstellung”
— Galerie Maier,
Innsbruck, Austria
2012
“Austrian Contemporary Art”
— Austrian Cultural Forum Beijing, China
2011
“Chuan Men – Visit Your Friend’s House”
— International Exhibition Project,
Amelie Gallery Beijing, China
2007
“Rouge.Noir”
— Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, Innsbruck
2001
“Days of Hope”
— Public Program / Venice Biennale,
Venice, Italy
2001
“Zauber der Zeichnung”
— Rupertinum Salzburg, Austria
2002
“Desire”
— Galleria d’Arte Moderna Bologna
2000
Krinzinger Gallery Vienna
1999
“New Austrian Spotlight”
— Marmara University, Istanbul
1996
Krinzinger Gallery Vienna
Contact
Full exhibition history and academic curriculum vitae available upon request.