Vernissage - Hidden Wonders 2026
News & Events Series: Exhibition Opening, Live Music & Nature Storytelling Reading Time: 3 min
A closer look at the opening evening for Hidden Wonders at Alpenzoo Innsbruck — a relaxed vernissage with film moments, live music, drinks, snacks, and time to explore the exhibition in a calm and welcoming setting.
Practical details
The vernissage for Hidden Wonders takes place on Friday, 27 March 2026, from 17:30 to 20:00 at Alpenzoo Innsbruck (Psenner Saal). Entrance is free. Guests are welcome from 17:30 for a relaxed arrival with drinks and snacks, and the short official program begins at around 18:00.
The on-mic program will be in German, but I’ll be happy to chat throughout the evening in English, Deutsch, Italiano, or Español.
What to expect
The evening is designed to feel calm, warm, and quietly celebratory — a chance to experience the full exhibition for the first time, meet some of the people behind it, and enjoy the space in a more intimate way.
A gentle outline of the evening:
From 17:30 — Arrival, drinks, snacks, and time to settle into the space
Around 18:00 — Welcome by Magnus Klammer (Alpenzoo Innsbruck), followed by a short greeting from INFF
A brief film moment featuring The Leap Beneath, along with a short Overlooking Lens insect discovery film
Live music throughout the evening with Polyphonix (jaw harp), Pablo Galeazzi (piano), and Dominika Gróz (flute)
Afterwards, time to browse the exhibition, enjoy conversations, and explore the work until 20:00
When you get close enough, ‘small’ becomes magic.
The people helping shape the evening
One of the things that makes this vernissage especially meaningful to me is that it is being shaped not only by the exhibition itself, but also by the generosity of people who are contributing their time, presence, and creative energy. I’m deeply grateful to everyone helping bring this opening to life.
Alpenzoo Innsbruck
A heartfelt thank-you to Alpenzoo Innsbruck for hosting Hidden Wonders and for the generous support behind the scenes. As a place dedicated to bringing people closer to alpine wildlife and fostering curiosity about the natural world, Alpenzoo feels like a deeply meaningful home for this exhibition. Special thanks to Magnus Klammer for the coordination, care, and steady guidance that helped make this opening possible.
With Magnus Klammer at Alpenzoo Innsbruck, preparing Hidden Wonders.
Innsbruck Nature Film Festival (INFF)
I’m also deeply grateful to Innsbruck Nature Film Festival (INFF), which has been a valued collaborator over the past two years. Their work — bringing powerful nature stories to the public through film — aligns closely with my own mission: helping people notice the overlooked, and turning attention into care.
For the vernissage, INFF is contributing the short film The Leap Beneath. With thanks to: Johannes Kostenzer and Elisabeth Stark.
Nicolas Valentin with INFF Festival Director Johannes Kostenzer on the red carpet in 2025.
Polyphonix
Polyphonix will bring a subtle live musical layer to the evening and help shape the atmosphere of the space in a thoughtful, memorable way. They are a Tyrolean group who enjoy playing the jaw harp and combining it with percussion and other sounds. The sound of the jaw harp is unusual, intimate, and quietly enchanting — a beautiful fit for an evening centered on attention, atmosphere, and discovery.
Pablo Galeazzi
Born in Argentina and now based in Austria, Pablo Galeazzi is a pianist and composer whose music carries warmth, sensitivity, and a strong sense of story. Whether performing in intimate settings or larger celebrations, he brings a style that feels both expressive and inviting — a natural match for the atmosphere of this opening evening.
Dominika Gróz
Originally from Budapest and now based in Innsbruck, Dominika Gróz brings both precision and feeling to her work as a flutist. Alongside her role as a test engineer at MED-EL, music remains a central part of her life, and for this opening she will bring an expressive, atmospheric presence to the evening with a sound that feels both elegant and enchanting.
A warm invitation
After the short official program, the evening will remain open and relaxed — with time to move through the exhibition at your own pace, connect with the contributors, and simply enjoy the atmosphere.
If you’d like to come, I’d be very happy to welcome you. For questions, feel free to reach out at hello@overlookinglens.com.
If this sounds like something a friend, colleague, or fellow nature lover would enjoy, feel free to share it with them.
- Nicolas
Spotted Praying Mantis (Liturgusella malagassa), Ranomafana, Madagascar.
Bring the Wonder of Insects Home
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