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Hand in Hand durch Berg und Land: Exploring Naturfreunde's Rich History and Founding Principles in Vienna

Delve into Naturfreunde's origins, from its 1895 founding to its global reach, emphasizing solidarity and leisure time.

The special exhibition 'Hand in Hand durch Berg und Land' offers an insightful look into the Naturfreunde organization. It meticulously traces the group's beginnings, highlighting pivotal figures, the profound symbolism of its emblem, and its foundational principles of solidarity. Visitors can explore the historical struggle for accessible leisure time and recreation, understanding the movement's deep roots in social democratic ideals.

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Exhibition summary

This special exhibition, hosted by Naturfreunde at the Waschsalon Karl-Marx-Hof, explores the history and founding principles of the organization. It delves into the origins of the Naturfreunde, highlighting key figures and the emblem's symbolism of solidarity and the fight for leisure time and recreation.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Hand in Hand durch Berg und Land' delves into the rich history of the Naturfreunde, a prominent organization with roots in socialist solidarity and a passion for nature. It traces the group's beginnings to an advertisement in the 'Arbeiter-Zeitung' in March 1895, seeking members for a tourist group. Key figures like Georg Schmiedl, Simon Katz, Alois Rohrauer, and particularly Karl Renner, who designed the club's emblem in 1896, are highlighted. The emblem, featuring a handshake symbolizing social democratic solidarity alongside three alpine roses, and the motto 'Hand in Hand durch Berg und Land' underscore the movement's political struggle for leisure and recreation. Today, the organization boasts a significant international presence, with 350,000 members across numerous countries.

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The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this special exhibition. It is hosted at the Waschsalon Karl-Marx-Hof, and general visitor information is available on their website.

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Venue
Red Vienna in the Laundry Room
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 26, 2020 – Mar 7, 2021
Artist line / attribution
A special exhibition by Naturfreunde. Edited by Werner T. Bauer and Lilli Bauer. With contributions and research by Helmut Frank, Sandra Liebig, Manfred Pils, Herbert Wagner, and Doris Wenischnigger. Graphic design by Karin Pesau-Engelhart and Klaus Mitter.
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