This exhibition explores the significant history of the 2nd Workers' Olympiad, held in Vienna during July 1931. It highlights the emergence of European worker sports clubs and their focus on the physical and cultural development of the working class. Discover compelling photographs, event guides, and rare film documents that illustrate the socialist vision for a "new world."
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This special exhibition delves into the 2nd Workers' Olympiad held in Vienna, exploring its historical context within European socialist sports movements. It showcases the physical and cultural development goals for the working class and the event's significance, including the opening of the Praterstadion.
The exhibition '2. Arbeiter-Olympiade in Wien' explores the history and significance of the second Workers' Olympiad, which took place in Vienna from July 19 to 26, 1931. It highlights the emergence of sports clubs within European worker parties in the late 19th century, which aimed not at record-breaking but at the physical, mental, and cultural development of the working class as preparation for a socialist society. The Workers' Sports and Gymnastics Federation in Austria (ASKÖ) had over 200,000 members by the late 1920s, leading to Vienna being chosen to host the event. The winter games were held in Mürzzuschlag and Semmering in February 1931, while the summer games took place in Vienna, coinciding with the inauguration of the newly built Prater Stadium and its swimming pool on July 11, 1931. Despite the World Economic Crisis, approximately 25,000 athletes from 27 nations participated, with a total of 70,000 people attending, including a significant delegation from Germany. The Waschsalon Karl-Marx-Hof presented photographs, event guides, postcards, and brochures related to the 2nd Workers' Olympiad from the collection of the Association for the History of the Labour Movement. Additionally, objects from the ASKÖ WAT Wien archive and rare film documents from WIFAR and the Film Archive Austria were exhibited. The exhibition aimed to showcase the 'new people' for a 'new world' envisioned by the socialist movement, contrasting with bourgeois sports.
Information on visiting the exhibition can be found under 'Besucherinfo' (Visitor Information). The exhibition is located in the attic (Dachgeschoß) of Waschsalon Karl-Marx-Hof. Details regarding opening hours and admission are likely available via the provided visitor information link.
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