Mein Rat fürs Leben: An Exhibition of Life Wisdom Through Portraits in Vienna Museums
Explore compelling photographic portraits of Simmering care home residents sharing their invaluable advice for life.
The 'Mein Rat fürs Leben' exhibition invites visitors to engage with the profound life wisdom of residents from the Simmering residential care home in Vienna. Through striking photographic portraits, personal stories unfold, offering unique insights into intergenerational connections. The display further explores the dedicated team, architectural aspects, and historical background of the care facility itself.
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition centers on the life wisdom of residents from the Simmering residential care home, presented through photographic portraits. It also offers insights into the care facility's team, its architecture, and the history of the site.
Curatorial context
Mein Rat fürs Leben (My Advice for Life) places the residents of the Simmering residential care home at the heart of its presentation. Through striking photographic portraits, the exhibition showcases their accumulated life wisdom. Complementing these personal insights, the exhibition provides glimpses into the dedicated work of the care facility's team, the architectural design of the building, and the historical narrative of the site. This multifaceted approach is further enriched by audio-visual statements from younger generations who have benefited from the residents' guidance, creating a mosaic of intergenerational connection and shared experience.
The project is a collaborative effort involving the Bezirksmuseum Simmering, Pflege Simmering (Simmering Care), Wien Museum/ Community Gallery, and the Stabstelle Bezirksmuseen (District Museums Office). The exhibition is presented across multiple locations: the Bezirksmuseum Simmering (until September 22, 2024), the Wien Museum/ Community Gallery at Karlsplatz (until September 15, 2024), and within the Pflege Simmering facility itself, where it can be visited daily from 11 AM to 7 PM.
Admission and ticket notes
Entry to the exhibition is free of charge. The exhibition is presented across multiple locations, including Bezirksmuseum Simmering, Wien Museum/ Community Gallery, and Pflege Simmering.
Mein Rat fürs Leben key exhibition facts
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Venue
Gold and Silversmith Museum
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 17, 2024 – Sep 26, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Project team: Elisabeth Draxler, Katharina Haber, Andreas Harbich, and therapists from Pflege Simmering. Photographs by Katharina Haber. Exhibition graphics by Caterina Krüger. A joint project by Bezirksmuseum Simmering, Pflege Simmering, Wien Museum/ Community Gallery, and Stabstelle Bezirksmuseen.
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