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Homo Neubau: Uncovering Vienna's Neubau District History and Cultural Stories from 1938 to 1945

This exhibition illuminates individual fates and social changes in Vienna's Neubau district during the challenging Nazi era.

The 'Homo Neubau' exhibition in Vienna offers a poignant look at the Neubau district's past between 1938 and 1945. Visitors can explore detailed accounts of individuals who faced persecution for their homosexuality during the Nazi regime, presented through historical photos, texts, and objects. The exhibit also delves into broader aspects of daily life, including popular theater, cinemas, school, and youth culture, providing a comprehensive understanding of this significant period in Vienna.

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Exhibition summary

The exhibition 'Homo Neubau' explored events in Vienna's Neubau district between 1938 and 1945. It commemorated the fates of individuals persecuted for their homosexuality during the Nazi era, using photos, texts, and objects. The exhibition also covered topics like popular theater, cinemas, daily life, school, and childhood.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Homo Neubau. Bezirksgeschichte(n) 1938-45' presented a deep dive into the district of Neubau, Vienna, during the tumultuous years of 1938 to 1945. Through a collection of historical photographs, texts, and artifacts, the exhibition paid tribute to the often-overlooked stories of individuals who faced persecution due to their homosexuality under the Nazi regime. Beyond this critical focus, 'Homo Neubau' also illuminated various facets of life in the district during that period, including popular theater, cinemas, everyday routines, and the experiences of school children. Further highlighting the cultural and social landscape, the exhibition documented the youth culture of the time, specifically detailing the phenomenon of the 'Schlurfs.' Visitors could gain insights into the earlier daily lives of the district's residents through diverse exhibits such as a vintage radio, a gramophone, children's shoes, and a laundry press. A related article on chess master Ernst Grünfeld's history within the exhibition context is also referenced.

Homo Neubau. Bezirksgeschichte(n) 1938-45 key exhibition facts

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Venue
Gold and Silversmith Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 20, 2021 – Dec 31, 2022
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