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Discover Florian Rainer's "neighbors" Photography Exhibition on Migration and Social Classes in Vienna

This exhibition at Volkskundemuseum Wien explores the gap between intercultural aspiration and reality through sociological perspectives.

The "neighbors" exhibition by photographer and sociologist Florian Rainer is presented at Volkskundemuseum Wien. It delves into the complexities of social classes and migration within urban life, focusing on alienation and potential reconciliation. Visitors can explore a powerful visual narrative that critically analyzes intercultural exchange and coexistence, informed by significant sociological theories.

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Exhibition summary

The exhibition 'neighbors' by photographer and sociologist Florian Rainer delves into themes of social classes and migration, exploring alienation and reconciliation. It examines the potential for coexistence and the gap between aspiration and reality in intercultural exchange, framed by sociological theories.

Curatorial context

Florian Rainer, a photographer and sociologist, presents his project 'neighbors' in this exhibition, which critically examines social classes and migration. The exhibition confronts issues of alienation and the path towards reconciliation, probing the possibilities of coexistence. It highlights the discrepancy between the ideal of intercultural exchange and its actual realization, drawing upon sociological theories from the past century. The exhibition touches upon various aspects of life, including sex, drugs, DIY, and child-rearing, with a particular focus on the dynamics of young families in non-gentrified, migrant-heavy neighborhoods. Rainer's work also reflects his own left-liberal middle-class background, offering a personal perspective alongside analytical framing of migration debates. The exhibition aims to demythologize everyday life in Vienna, particularly in one of its poorer districts, without explicitly naming it.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition is part of the 'Through the Dark' program and is held at the Volkskundemuseum Wien. Visitors can find opening hours and travel information on the museum's website. Specific ticketing details are not provided on this page, but it is located within the museum premises.

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