Mehr als eine Zeitung: 30 Jahre Augustin – Celebrating Vienna's Street Newspaper Heritage and Social Impact

This exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of 'Augustin,' Vienna's first street newspaper, highlighting its role in providing income for people facing poverty and its broader cultural impact. It explores how the newspaper and its associated initiatives have evolved over three decades within Vienna's changing social and media landscape.

The exhibition 'Mehr als eine Zeitung: 30 Jahre Augustin' marks three decades since the premiere of 'Augustin,' Austria's first street newspaper, which was founded in October 1995. Beyond enabling an income for individuals at risk of poverty, the initiative has fostered public awareness through actions like the 'Opferball,' a counter-event to the Vienna Opera Ball that garnered international attention. For years, social workers have continuously supported newspaper vendors with daily challenges, including navigating bureaucratic hurdles, and organizing community events like table tennis tournaments. In recent years, the media landscape and the demographic structure of Vienna have undergone significant transformations. This exhibition delves into how 'Augustin' has navigated these changes, what has evolved, and what core aspects have remained constant. Featuring a look behind the scenes of the supporting association and numerous cover stories, the exhibition places particular emphasis on the vendors themselves. Their perspectives reveal why 'Augustin' has become an indispensable part of Vienna's urban fabric.

The admission to the exhibition is free of charge. Further information about prices and free offers can be found in the visitor information section.