Touching Grass Exhibition 2026

Touching Grass Exhibition 2026 August 23rd, 13:00-21:00 location: 48°12’21.5”N 16°26’24.9”E

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The feeling of someone’s fingers on your skin. Water embracing you as you take your first stroke across the river. Grass beneath your bare feet. Wind brushing through your hair. Gentle, tender, curious. A tattoo on your hip that reminds you of someone. A gentle touch moving up your leg. A kiss pressed against your collarbone. bed sheets left on the floor. Rope marks, imprinted on your wrist. The vibration that moves through you when you see someone you love. Your body relaxing in the arms of someone you trust. A playful tongue grazing your neck. Naughty, cheeky, sweet. A stronger breeze pushes you against a tree.

What is sexuality, and what is sensuality? Where does the line between them lie? Can the line lie?

This year, in the second edition of Touching Grass, we are focusing on sexuality, with nature as a space that can hold our feelings - a quiet, meditative environment where we can listen to our bodies, where no sounds or movements interrupt that listening. A place where we do not have to wear a mask or perform, where we can simply be ourselves. Together, we will reflect on what sexuality means to us in relation to our own bodies, following the delicate boundary between the sensual and the sexual.

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with Agnes Verano Alisa Verbina Asena dimitris Giulia Olivieri ILIAN Jayanti Joshua Michael Mattson Jona W. Olivier Gretchen Lennart Tytarenko Mimi King Nazgol Sobhani Ola Plankenauer

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The exhibition is a community-based, non-hierarchical event taking place on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, on Donauinsel.

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TIMETABLE

13:00 Opening 14:00 Sprouting Gestures by Nazok / Nazgol Sobhani 15:00 Salty Waters by Agnes Verano 16:00 Sensuous Encounters by Asena 17:00 Collective Skinny Dipping 18:00 Watering a Garden by dimitris, Jayanti and Gretchen 19:00 Sunset by the river/drinks 20:00 Erotic Reading Circle (opening by ILIAN) accompanied by performance by Ola Plankenauer

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Access infos //

the location is on Donauinsel inside the forest, calm vibe & shady spots to rest closest public transport: U2 Donaustadtbrücke & then a 10 minutes walk on an asphalted road. The last 100m are on an earth path swimming spot: there is a fallen tree trunk on the path. To access the spot one has to climb over it There is no seating like chairs or benches, but blankets on the floor, and some cozy corners next public toilet at the U2 station there will be no electricity, but for the pole performance (18:00) music through a speaker entry is free, but donations in cash are warmly welcomed mostly in english language donation based bar with alcohol-free drinks

General //

we are happy if you help documentation & take pictures, but be mindful of others around - consent! <3 The artwork and performances include content such as nudity, sexual themes, and BDSM <3 an awareness person will be present <3 please, leave no trace <3 this summer has been very dry & the soil is reflecting this. If you smoke, please bring your own ashtray and be extra cautious <3

We are so excited to meet you soon <3

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