Launch year:
the late 1980s
Number of artworks:
around 2.300
Status of collection:
National
Artistic domains and general information about the collection:
Since the late 1980s, the Oesterreichische Nationalbank has built an extensive collection of Austrian art from 1918 to the present. It highlights key movements such as interwar painting—particularly Neue Sachlichkeit/New Objectivity—post-1945 abstraction, and abstract contemporary trends. The collection is displayed throughout the bank and loaned to major museums across Austria. This cultural commitment makes the OeNB’s art accessible to the public and underscores its enduring support for Austria’s artistic heritage.
1993 Maecenas-Preis
2008 OscART 08
About the company
Launch year:
1816
International presence:
National
Profile of the company:
The Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) is the central bank of the Republic of Austria and an integral part of the Eurosystem. As such, the OeNB fulfills a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, which also involves participation in international organizations and offering extensive information services to the general public. The OeNB's core business areas are monetary policy, financial stability, banknotes and coins, statistics, and payments. Apart from fulfilling these core purposes, the OeNB aims at serving as an example and providing impetus in different spheres of society; it promotes scientific research, contributes to strengthening financial literacy, supports cultural activities and is committed to sustainability and environmental protection.