The 'Vienna Hay: Armenian Life in Vienna' exhibition explores the rich history and vibrant contemporary life of the Armenian community. Discover how centuries of presence shaped a unique cultural identity in Vienna, from early coffee house culture to today's diverse diaspora. This presentation features powerful photographs and candid interviews, offering authentic insights into their lived experiences. Admission is free.
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This exhibition explores the history and contemporary life of the Armenian community in Vienna, a presence dating back centuries. It features photographs and interviews offering insights into the unique identity shaped by life between Vienna, Armenia, and the global diaspora.
The Armenian community in Vienna boasts one of the oldest presences in the city, with its history intertwined with Vienna's coffee house culture and trade relations. Johannes Diodato, an Armenian from Istanbul, is credited with establishing public coffee service in Vienna in 1685. Today, the community centers around the Armenian Apostolic Church, serving as a hub for cultural, spiritual, and religious life. Comprising long-standing residents, recent arrivals from Armenia, and members of the global diaspora, the community has forged a distinct identity, self-described as 'Vienna Hay' – Armenians living in Vienna. This exhibition is co-created by young members of the Armenian community. It presents photographs capturing the essence of Armenian life in Vienna and includes interviews with community members, providing authentic glimpses into their lived realities and diverse identities that bridge Vienna, Armenia, and the wider diaspora. The exhibition is curated by Narine Barkhordarian, Garo Chadoian, Herbert Langsner, Nanaz Adam Megherdichans, Astghik Aslanyan, and Anahit Safaryan, with curatorial consultation by Gerhard Milchram.
Admission to this exhibition is free of charge.
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