Vienna
Completed

“ON THE RUN”: An Exhibition by Art Students Exploring Themes of Flight, Trauma, and War

These works offer a powerful, contemporary look at historical and social issues through diverse artistic expressions.

The compelling exhibition 'ON THE RUN' features individual works by students from the Art and Design ORG (7g), under the guidance of Prof. Carmen Wackerle. These young artists explore the profound theme of flight through historical and contemporary perspectives, focusing on wartime contexts and presenting deeply moving portrayals of human displacement and trauma.

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Exhibition summary

The exhibition 'ON THE RUN' features individual works by students from the Art and Design ORG (7g) exploring the theme of flight from historical and contemporary perspectives, particularly in relation to war. The student pieces offer a poignant depiction of flight and trauma.

Curatorial context

In the exhibition 'ON THE RUN,' students from the Art and Design ORG (7g), under the guidance of Prof. Carmen Wackerle, have individually explored the theme of flight from both historical and contemporary viewpoints, with a specific focus on wartime contexts. The artworks presented convey a deeply moving portrayal of the experiences of flight and the resulting trauma. Each young artist shares their personal motivation and the background story behind their work, as also reported online by Der Standard. The exhibition is accessible on Thursdays from 4 PM to 8 PM, starting June 26th.

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The exhibition is accessible on Thursdays from 4 PM to 8 PM, starting June 26th. Visitors are welcomed.

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Venue
Karajangasse Memorial
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 20, 2025 – Jun 20, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Works by students of the Art and Design ORG (7g) led by Prof. Carmen Wackerle.
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