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„Es grünt so grün …“ Exhibition: Uncovering Parks, Craftsmanship, and Urban History in Vienna’s Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus

This compelling exhibition illuminates the past and present of green spaces, local trade, and community development in a historic Vienna district.

Delve into "Es grünt so grün …“, an engaging exhibition dedicated to the evolution of Vienna's Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district. Explore the rich history of its parks and verdant areas, from grand estates to community gardens, through fascinating comparisons of past and present. The presentation also highlights the significant role of local trade, craftsmanship, and commerce in shaping the district’s unique character and growth.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, "Es grünt so grün …", explores the history of parks and green spaces in the Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district of Vienna, comparing past and present. It also delves into the themes of trade, craftsmanship, and commerce within the district.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "Es grünt so grün …“ delves into the evolution of parks and green spaces within Vienna's 15th district, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, presenting a visual comparison of these areas from the past to the present. Alongside this focus on the district's natural landscapes, the exhibition also examines aspects of "Handel, Handwerk & Gewerbe" (Trade, Craftsmanship & Commerce), offering a broader perspective on the district's development. Key themes explored include the historical significance of green areas, specific parks such as the Auer Welsbach-Park and Westbahnpark, and intriguing narratives like criminal cases in parks around 1900, the transformation of estates into inns, and the history of grand gardens and country estates. The exhibition also highlights the "green lung" of the district, the practice of gardening on the Schmelz, and contemporary topics like building greening and sustainability, alongside a focus on local businesses like Bäckerei Röhrl and Eisenwarengeschäft Menning. Supporting photo albums and informational materials are available for visitors interested in the parks and specific locations.

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Venue
Gold and Silversmith Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Mar 10, 2024
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features content curated by Museumsleiterin Brigitte Neichl, with a report by Grätzelkorrespondentin Karin Elise Sturm.
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