Aufbruch ins Ungewisse – Österreich seit 1918: A Digital Exhibition on Austria's History Since 1918

This web exhibition showcases private images and films documenting the fall of the Iron Curtain and the collapse of state socialism in 1989. It invites visitors to contribute their own visual memories of this significant historical period, creating a dynamic mosaic of personal perspectives.

This digital exhibition, 'Aufbruch ins Ungewisse – Österreich seit 1918,' focuses on the profound changes brought about by the collapse of state socialism in Central and Eastern Europe in 1989. For decades, people lived with completely closed borders, and the fall of the 'Iron Curtain' allowed them to cross these boundaries for the first time. Many documented these moments, the world beyond, and their initial encounters with cameras. The exhibition presents these private perspectives on one of the most significant transformations of the 20th century. It is designed as a dynamic, ever-evolving mosaic, assembled anew with each visit. By clicking on a plus sign, the image expands, and videos and images placed side-by-side are presented in a direct contextual relationship. The platform encourages public participation, inviting users to upload their own images and videos, which may then be featured in the exhibition.

This is a purely digital exhibition accessible online. For any inquiries or technical issues, please contact [email protected]. Users must have the necessary rights to provide their images/videos to the public. Contributions are published under the non-commercial license CC BY-NC 4.0, with any usage beyond that requiring individual agreement. Detailed terms and conditions are available in the website's Nutzungsbedingungen (Terms of Use). Please note that contributions may be visible to the public alongside the contributor's name. Cookie settings related to map functionality can be adjusted.