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Broadcasting, Disturbing, Streaming: A Century of Radio History Through 100 Captivating Pictures

Discover how radio shaped society and politics over decades, revealed through 100 behind-the-scenes production photographs.

Delve into the fascinating 100-year history of radio, a medium that has profoundly influenced daily life and cultural landscapes. This exhibition uses 100 evocative photographs to show the inner workings of radio production and its emotional resonance. Understand how this historically significant medium has shaped society and politics through invisible waves and compelling audio.

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This exhibition commemorates the 100th anniversary of radio, exploring its enduring presence in daily life and the challenges it faces today. Through 100 photographs, it offers a behind-the-scenes look at radio production, highlighting how this crucial medium has shaped society and politics over decades and continues to resonate emotionally.

Curatorial context

This exhibition delves into the 100-year history of radio, a medium that has remained an integral part of everyday life since its inception. It reflects on how radio functions and its profound effects, especially in an era of expanding media offerings and declining trust. Through 100 "behind the scenes" photographs of radio production, the exhibition makes visible the workings of this historically significant medium. It examines how radio, through invisible waves, has audibly changed society and politics, and how it manages to reach not only ears but also hearts. The exhibition highlights the significant role of the typical mix of entertainment and information, as well as the emotional impact of sound, music, and the human voice, throughout radio's transformations.

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Curated by Johannes Pötzlberger, with curatorial research by Antonia Heidl, Karoline Mayer, Marianna Nenning, and Florian Wagner. Rights clarification by Tanja Jenni and Peter Prokop.
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