Explore 'MUSMIG – Museum der Migration,' a significant project by the MUSMIG collective aiming to establish a Museum of Migration in Austria. This exhibition delves into critical post-migrant self-historicization and the cultural practices surrounding official notices. Conceived as an open-ended collective process, it offers spaces for artistic interventions and discussions. Discover diverse perspectives from historians, artists, and activists in this evolving cultural dialogue.
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MUSMIG – Museum der Migration is an exhibition presented as a post-migrant self-historicization attempt, advocating for a Museum of Migration in Austria. The exhibition, open from January 19 to May 5, 2024, delves into the history, aesthetics, and practices of official notices and their production and reception.
The exhibition 'MUSMIG – Museum der Migration' is a project by the collective MUSMIG, which aims to establish a Museum of Migration in Austria through post-migrant self-historicization. Open from January 19 to May 5, 2024, at the Volkskundemuseum Wien, the exhibition focuses on the history, aesthetics, and practice of official notices, their issuance, production, and reception. It is conceived as an open-ended collective process, providing spaces for artistic interventions and discussions. The collective invites initiatives, associations, artists, and scientists to critically engage with the project. MUSMIG, as a collective of historians, social and cultural scientists, artists, and activists, has been working on the concept since 2019, organizing dialogues and projects. This exhibition marks the opening of their first 'Direktionszimmer' (Director's Room) within the museum, fostering networking among migrant initiatives. Associated events, such as 'Tag der Bescheide' (Day of Notices), are scheduled throughout April 2024, offering a platform for archiving, exhibiting, dancing, singing, waiting, ritualizing, writing, reading, cooking, and painting related to the theme.
The exhibition is part of the Volkskundemuseum Wien. Visitors are welcome to attend the opening and related events without prior registration. Specific details about museum opening hours are provided, and the exhibition is located within the Otto Wagner Areal, Pavillon 1.
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