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Graffiti-Mikrokosmos Mariahilf: An Urban Art Exhibition Documenting Vienna Street Art and Photography

Explore photographic documentation of varied street art forms shaping public spaces in Vienna's Mariahilf district.

The "Graffiti-Mikrokosmos Mariahilf" exhibition delves into the intricate world of urban art found within Vienna's 6th district. It showcases photographic studies of diverse graffiti and street art, captured from a focused city block around the museum. Explore how these ephemeral expressions shape the local environment, offering unique insights into Mariahilf's cultural landscape.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition presents a survey of graffiti and street art within Vienna's 6th district, Mariahilf, focusing on a central block around the museum. It showcases photographic documentation of the diverse graffiti forms found in the public space, bringing this urban micro-cosmos into the museum.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Graffiti-Mikrokosmos Mariahilf' offers an in-depth look at the contemporary graffiti art scene within the 6th district of Vienna. It examines the various manifestations of this art form, from small tags to elaborate murals, using a specific city block near the museum as a case study. The exhibition highlights how Mariahilf serves as fertile ground for graffiti artists, reflecting the density and diversity of the local community. Through photographs taken around the museum, the exhibition brings the urban micro-cosmos indoors for documentation and analysis. It positions the Bezirksmuseum Mariahilf as a temporary site for engaging with this often controversial and ephemeral form of expression, which significantly shapes the urban environment. The exhibition is curated by Stefan Wogrin and is associated with the Spraycity archive.

Admission and ticket notes

The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this exhibition. Visitors are directed to general museum information for opening hours and contact details, implying standard museum admission policies apply, but no specific details are given for this exhibition entry. For precise details on admission and visiting, please refer to the museum's official contact and opening hours information on their website. Additional information is available via the Spraycity archive. Information regarding booking or pricing is not available on this page. Please consult the museum's primary visitor information for guidance on entry requirements for the 'Graffiti-Mikrokosmos Mariahilf' exhibition.

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Venue
Gold and Silversmith Museum
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Nov 8, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Stefan Wogrin.
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