Celebrate the centenary of one of our most influential media formats. This exhibition analyzes how radio has functioned as an everyday companion and a powerful tool for shaping political discourse, using a collection of 100 behind-the-scenes images to make the intangible medium of sound visible.
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This exhibition marks the centenary of radio by exploring its enduring influence on daily life, society, and politics. Through a collection of 100 behind-the-scenes photographs, it reveals how radio has evolved as a medium of both information and emotional connection.
Broadcasting, Disrupting, Streaming. Radio in 100 Images celebrates the 100-year history of one of the most influential media formats. The exhibition analyzes how radio has functioned as a constant companion in everyday life, from coffee houses to personal podcasts, while addressing contemporary challenges such as the saturation of information and shifting public trust in media. By showcasing 100 behind-the-scenes images of radio production, the exhibition makes the invisible medium of sound tangible, examining the technical and social processes that allowed radio to reach the hearts and minds of its audience for generations. The exhibition focuses on the interplay between entertainment and information, and the emotional resonance of the human voice and music. Through these lenses, the House of Austrian History curators explore how sound waves have shaped political discourse and societal structures. The project also emphasizes the collaborative nature of media history, acknowledging the research and archival contributions from institutional partners such as the Austrian National Library.
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