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House of Austrian History: Objekt im Fokus, Celebrating 50 Years of Family Law Reform

This exhibition highlights pivotal moments in gender politics, showcasing feminist magazines and new collection objects from Austrian history.

The House of Austrian History presents 'Objekt im Fokus,' an insightful exhibition commemorating two major anniversaries in Austrian gender politics: 50 years of equal partnership in marriage and the Fristenregelung for abortion. Visitors can delve into significant historical milestones, discovering new collection objects such as 'AUF-Eine Frauenzeitschrift' magazines and an editor's typewriter. This display offers a compelling look at the journey of women's rights and social change.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition at the House of Austrian History commemorates 50 years since the legal establishment of marriage as an equal partnership and the 'Fristenregelung' (time limit regulation) for abortion. It showcases new collection objects, including magazines from 'AUF-Eine Frauenzeitschrift' and a typewriter used by an editor, highlighting key milestones in gender politics.

Curatorial context

Pünktlich zum Internationalen Frauentag beleuchtet das hdgö zwei Themen, die trotz ihres historischen Jubiläums ungebrochen aktuell ist: Vor 50 Jahren wurde die Ehe gesetzlich als gleichberechtigte Partnerschaft festgeschrieben und die „Fristenregelung“, die Abtreibung bis zum dritten Schwangerschaftsmonat straffrei stellte, trat in Kraft. Diese Meilensteine der Geschlechterpolitik nimmt das hdgö zum Anlass, neue Sammlungsobjekte zu präsentieren: In der hdgö-Foyer-Vitrine sind Magazine der „AUF-Eine Frauenzeitschrift“ zu sehen sowie die Schreibmaschine einer AUF-Redakteurin. Die AUF war ab 1974 ein wichtiges Medium für feministische Aktivist*innen, die schon lange lautstark Veränderungen eingefordert hatten. Diese Jubiläen sind auch Anlass um zu Fragen: Alles erreicht? The exhibition 'Objekt im Fokus: 50 Years of the Time Limit Regulation and Family Law Reform' at the House of Austrian History marks significant anniversaries in Austrian gender politics. It focuses on two pivotal moments: the legal codification of marriage as an equal partnership and the introduction of the 'Fristenregelung,' which decriminalized abortion up to the third month of pregnancy. The display features newly presented collection items, notably magazines from 'AUF-Eine Frauenzeitschrift' and a typewriter belonging to one of its editors. The 'AUF' magazine, active from 1974, served as a crucial platform for feminist activists advocating for change. This exhibition serves as a moment to reflect on these historical achievements and pose the question: 'Have all goals been achieved?'

Admission and ticket notes

The exhibition is located in the Foyer. Visitor information about tickets, including options for adult entry and annual passes, is available, with links to add items to a shopping cart. Specific pricing is not detailed here, but general admission and group ticket recommendations are mentioned. Visitors are directed to select tickets and proceed to checkout or continue shopping. The exhibition is tied to museum entry, as implied by the ticketing options and context on the website for the House of Austrian History.

Objekt im Fokus: 50 Jahre Fristenregelung und Familienrechtsreform key exhibition facts

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House of Austrian History
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Mar 6, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Exhibition team includes: Monika Sommer (Director), Stefan Benedik (Head of Public History), Marianna Nenning (Curator), Nora Pierer (Exhibition Design and Graphics), Eva Meran (Editing), Karolin Galter (Proofreading), Joanna White (English Translation), Linda Kral (Conservation and Restoration), David Tiefenthaler (Object Photography), Ann Cathrin Frank, Ildiko Füredi, Johanna Miller (Communications), Louise Beckershaus, Katharina Kraus (Social Media), ADAPTIV Exhibition Setup (Art Handling, Assembly, Production), e.h. montagen (Graphic Production). Special thanks to Marietta Schneider for the donation.
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