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Herbert Langmüller 'LAHERB' Photography Exhibition: Simmering's Urban Transformation in Vienna

Witness the photographic journey through Vienna's Simmering district, showcasing historic architecture and hidden artworks from the 1980s.

Delve into the captivating photography of Herbert Langmüller, known as LAHERB, at this exhibition in Vienna. His lens captured the profound urban landscape changes within the Simmering district across several decades, from the 1980s through the 2000s. Visitors can explore a unique visual record of evolving architecture and local artistic details that define Simmering's character.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases the photography of Herbert Langmüller (LAHERB), who documented changes in the Simmering district of Vienna from the 1980s to the 2000s. Inspired by Elfriede Mejchar, Langmüller captured historic buildings and hidden artworks, highlighting the district's evolution.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Herbert Langmüller – „LAHERB“' presents a photographic journey through the Simmering district of Vienna, as captured by the artist Herbert Langmüller (1943-2018) over several decades. Focused on the period from the 1980s to the 2000s, Langmüller's work documents the evolving urban landscape, paying particular attention to the changes in Simmering. Following the inspiration of Elfriede Mejchar, his photography elevates historic buildings and lesser-known artworks within the district to the status of main subjects, offering a unique visual record of the area's transformations. The exhibition is held at the Bezirksmuseum Simmering and runs from February 6 to February 27, 2026. Visitors can explore Langmüller's perspective on Simmering's architecture and hidden artistic details during the museum's opening hours: Fridays from 2 PM to 5 PM, and the second and fourth Sundays of the month from 10 AM to 12 PM. The museum is open during the semester break, and admission is free.

Admission and ticket notes

Admission is free. The exhibition is located at Bezirksmuseum Simmering, Enkplatz 2, 1110 Wien.

Herbert Langmüller – „LAHERB“ key exhibition facts

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Venue
Gold and Silversmith Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Feb 6, 2026 – Feb 27, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Herbert Langmüller (LAHERB)
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