Alban Berg monument, Vienna, Contemporary sculpture at Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz, Vienna, Austria

The Alban Berg Monument is a cast aluminium sculpture on Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz beside the Vienna State Opera. It rises about 5.5 metres and stands on a one-metre pedestal of twelve steps, a reference to twelve-tone technique. Its loops respond to the expressive lines of Berg's music and also honour Arnold Schoenberg, Anton Webern and Gustav Mahler.

The monument was constructed between 2015 and 2016, marking the connection between Berg and the Vienna opera world and other major composers of his era. Its placement at this prominent location next to the State Opera ensures the artistic achievements of these musicians remain visible to the public.

The monument's twelve-step pedestal refers to the twelve-tone technique developed by Arnold Schoenberg and used by Berg and Anton Webern. The sculpture is also meant to honour Schoenberg, Webern and Gustav Mahler, the court opera director who was their mentor.

The monument sits directly in front of the State Opera and is easily reached on foot or by public transportation near the venue. Visitors can view it anytime since it stands in public space with no restricted access.

Prix's great-uncle Klaus Maetzl played violin in the Alban Berg Quartet, a link between the architect and the composer. Prix called the finished work "frozen music, that stands in the right place." The monument also honours Schoenberg, Webern and Gustav Mahler, the court opera director.