‘Touch Nature’ at Lentos explores art’s role in the Anthropocene

The exhibition Touch Nature, on view at Lentos Kunstmuseum in Linz until May 18th, brings together international artists responding to the environmental, political, and social crises of the Anthropocene.

Curated by Sabine Fellner, the show presents a range of works that document ecological devastation while also imagining alternative futures. Addressing themes such as resource exploitation, consumerism, and post-colonial legacies, the exhibition urges a shift in perspective toward a more harmonious coexistence with nature. Featured artists include Julius von Bismarck, whose work interrogates human impact on landscapes, and Oliver Ressler, who explores climate activism as a form of resistance. The show is a culmination of a wider Touch Nature exhibition series presented in 12 Austrian cultural forums across Europe and the USA. Designed by wienerhalle, the exhibition takes inspiration from Alexander von Humboldt’s idea that “nature must be felt,” offering both a critical lens and a hopeful vision for the future.