Ringturm Wrapping

Society

László Fehér

Summer 2012

Ringturm

In 2012 Hungarian painter László Fehér transformed the Ringturm into a towering canvas with his creation Gesellschaft (Society). It was the first time that an artist from one of Austria’s neighbouring countries was commissioned to produce an exclusive work for the tower’s transformation.

Ringturm Wrapping 2012:
Ringturm Wrapping 2012: "Society" by László Fehér © Robert Newald

“This year we deliberately chose an artist from our friend and neighbour Hungary, László Fehér, to produce a work for the Ringturm’s traditional artistic covering. Austria and Hungary share very close historical ties. “Fehér’s dedication to this project reflects a commitment to promoting cross-border cultural exchange – a commitment shared by our Group. It is also intended to underline our close links with the whole of Central and Eastern Europe. His work is an expression of friendship and togetherness – values that are central to us as insurers,” commented CEO Günter Geyer.

On the picture from left to right: Edit Fehér, artist László Fehér, Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Wiener Städtische CEO Günter Geyer. © Zach-Kiesling
On the picture from left to right: Edit Fehér, artist László Fehér, Federal Chancellor Werner Faymann, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Wiener Städtische CEO Günter Geyer. © Zach-Kiesling

Watch this video for some spectacular views of the 2012 covering of the Ringturm: