The Truth at the End? A Tête-à-Tête with Wittgenstein.

Saturday, August 1, 3:00 p.m.
Location: Villa Stonborough–Wittgenstein in Toscanapark, Gmunden on Lake Traunsee

We invite you to spend an afternoon in a small group on the grounds of the historic Villa Stonborough-Wittgenstein. Join author Richard Wall as he traces the footsteps of Ludwig Wittgenstein. He’ll share how, together with artists, we explored Wittgenstein’s retreats in Ireland and Norway, following in his footsteps. We’ll explore the question: “The truth at the end?” Or does “In the end, the truth” perhaps come to light after all? Look forward to stimulating ideas, inspiring conversations, and new perspectives on the life and thought of one of the most significant philosophers of the 20th century.
We are delighted to welcome Sylvia Gardner-Wittgenstein, a grandniece of Ludwig Wittgenstein, as a guest at the event.

The event is being held in cooperation with “BestOFF Sommerfrische,” an exhibition series organized by the University of Art and Design Linz, which is being staged for the fifth time this year in collaboration with the Salzkammergut Festwochen Gmunden.

TRACING TRACES IN IRELAND Part 1 (2025):
A transdisciplinary troupe follows in the footsteps of Ludwig Wittgenstein at Killary Fjord in western Ireland—the very place where the philosopher once wrote his “Investigations.” Here, in one of the westernmost parts of Europe, Die Fabrikanten, together with guests from three European countries, launched a long-term artistic-philosophical investigation, mindful of our post-factual present.
Participants:
Miriam de Bùrca (IE)
Ray Mac Manais (IE)
Jan-Egil Finne (NO)
Maria Bußmann (AT)
Richard Wall (AT)
Leah Hochedlinger (AT)

INVESTIGATIONS IN NORWAY Part 2 (2026):
The participants in this second working symposium come from the fields of art and science. Together, the invited participants conduct their investigations. The results include drawings, photos, videos, temporary installations, lectures, and numerous discussions about art and philosophy.
Participants:
Griff Maloney (IE)
Arne Rygg (NO)
Alois Pichler (NO)
Heinz Wilhelm Krüger (NO)
Maria Bußmann (AT)
Richard Wall (AT)
Leah Hochedlinger (AT)
Alba Ramírez Guijarro (ES)

CASE STUDIES IN AUSTRIA Part 3 (2027):
Lower Austria and Vienna, TBA!

Photo Highlights from “Limits & Ends” in Ireland

Supported by: City of Linz, State of Upper Austria, BMWKOES

Credit: Header image (AI-generated): pixel studio

Cooperation partners (as of July 2026):
Atelierhaus Salzamt Linz
The Wittgenstein Foundation in Skjolden
The Wittgenstein Archives at the University of Bergen