This insightful exhibition at Red Vienna in the Laundry Room chronicles the remarkable life and work of Otto Felix Kanitz. Delve into his pivotal role in early 20th-century social education, from establishing Austria's first Children's Republic to organizing influential youth gatherings. Understand his lasting impact on children's rights and the socialist youth movement.
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This exhibition at Red Vienna in the Laundry Room focuses on Otto Felix Kanitz, a key figure in early 20th-century social education and youth organizing. It highlights his role in establishing Austria's first 'Children's Republic' and his transition from a children's caregiver to an organizer of youth gatherings.
Complementing the 'Heldenplatz ’29' exhibition, the Waschsalon, in cooperation with Prof. Heinz Weiss, presented 'Otto Felix Kanitz. Vom Kinderfreund zum Organisator des Jugendtreffens'. This exhibition delved into the life of Otto Felix Kanitz, a significant figure in the socialist youth movement and education. Kanitz advocated for a shift in the approach of the Kinderfreunde (Children's Friends) organization, moving from mere welfare to active educational work. In 1919, he founded Austria's first self-governing 'Children's Republic' in Gmünd and was appointed head of the education school at Schönbrunn Palace. The exhibition also touched upon his literary work, such as the picture story 'Nazi' (a pet name for Ignatz) which began in 1924, and the suppression of his writings, including 'Kämpfer der Zukunft' (Fighter of the Future), which was classified as 'worthy of burning' during the book burnings in Berlin in 1933. Tragically, Otto Felix Kanitz was arrested by the Gestapo in 1938 and died in the Buchenwald concentration camp in March 1940.
The exhibition ran from April 11, 2019, to May 3, 2020. Further visitor information can be found via the 'Besucherinfo' link on the website, but specific ticketing details for this past exhibition are not detailed on this page beyond the dates it was held. The general location is Das Rote Wien im Waschsalon, Halteraugasse 7, 1190 Wien.
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