The "Dings happen" exhibition in Vienna offers a deep dive into the creative processes of craft and making. It highlights the often-overlooked perspectives of artisans working with materials like glass, tiles, and carpets. Visitors can explore themes of cultural significance, discrimination, and the potential for positive change within these fields.
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This exhibition explores the creative process and learning involved in craft and making, focusing on individuals who produce objects such as glass, tiles, and carpets. It highlights overlooked perspectives, addresses issues of discrimination, and showcases opportunities for change within the craft world.
The exhibition 'Dings happen' delves into the world of making and the knowledge gained through hands-on creation. It focuses on individuals who produce objects from materials like glass, tiles, and carpets, inviting viewers to listen to their stories and perspectives, which often go unnoticed. The exhibition questions what we learn about the world by observing these crafts and examines themes of discrimination and potential for change within these fields. Featured artists include Chingis Azydov, Rimon Alyagon Darr, Mariochukwu D. Gilbert, and Dunia Sahir, alongside selected objects from the Volkskundemuseum Wien's collection. The exhibition is part of the 'Hof der Kulturen' pilot project, which merges craft and cultural work, aiming to foster a future workspace in the museum's inner courtyard. This initiative envisions a permanent workshop center from 2027 onwards, serving as a dynamic hub for the diverse city, and functions as a think tank for societal possibilities.
Admission is free. The exhibition takes place at SOHO Studios in Vienna.
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