Author: viennacultgram
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Unreliable Miracles: “Faith Healer”
A powerful new production of Faith Healer is currently captivating audiences at the Theater im Café Prückel in Vienna. The play follows the enigmatic Francis Hardy, who claims to possess the gift of healing, alongside his wife Grace and manager Teddy. The gripping narrative explores the complexities of truth and perception.
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Horses, an Alpine musical
Move over Sound of Music! Saddle up for ‘Horses,’ a provocative musical challenging norms, blending humor, irony, and Austrian idiosyncrasies. The excellent performers find themselves entangled in absurdities, sparking both laughter and reflection. With a diverse musical soundtrack, this unconventional production captivates with its blend of irony and Austrian humor.
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Floral visions
“The Secret Service of Flowers” – a nice pun, is the title of the new photography exhibition at Galerie Anzenberger in Vienna´s former Anker bread factory. It opened last week, and I went to the opening night. The Gallery currently offers a sort of refuge from the urban every day, a place to figuratively breathe…
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Into the wilds of human nature
“1 vs. Wild – The Apocalypse of Your Dreams” at Vienna’s Kosmos Theater delves into the world of survival reality shows, challenging stereotypes of masculinity and exploring the human desire to push boundaries. Lara Sienczak’s captivating solo performance skillfully portrays the protagonist’s emotional and physical journey, offering an intellectually stimulating and entertaining exploration of personal…
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The battle within
Mike Bartlett’s play “Cock” has made its English debut at The Off Theatre in Vienna´s 7th district, following a successful crowd funding campaign. The play delves into the struggles of defining one’s true identity through the character of John, creating a captivating and thought-provoking experience. With stellar performances and intense emotional storytelling, “Cock” is a…
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Sternfeld’s America: A Palette of Colour and Narrative
I had the privilege of attending an artist talk with Joel Sternfeld at the Albertina Museum, which is currently showing a major exhibition of his series “American Prospects”. Listening to Sternfeld was an enlightening opportunity to gain insights into his creative process and the inspirations behind his captivating large format work. It was a remarkable…
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The Eternal Question: Art’s Take on Mortality
The Dom Museum Wien’s latest exhibition “Sterblich sein” (being mortal) is a poignant exploration of mortality, art, and the human condition. This thought-provoking showcase delves into the intricate interplay between life and death, offering a visual narrative that transcends time and cultural boundaries. From contemporary responses to the pandemic, such as Günter Brus’ “Young Death,”…
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All the empty (drama) spaces
Especially in cities, there are often entire streets of abandoned ground floor stores and workshops that have not managed to assert themselves in our online consumer society or against large chains. Spaces that have been empty for years. What happens to such spaces in our cityscape? Well, sometimes drama happens there. In empty ground floor…
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Back to analogue – Part 7: testing my “new” Exakta Varex IIb
Back when my analogue passion was reignited, for the Seven Sisters exhibition I was originally lent an Exakta Varex V. After bringing it to Hamburg and very carefully exposing a film with it (or so I thought) I was totally frustrated to find out on return that the film had not been properly transported and…
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Iconic photography at the Semper Depot
Today I went to see the special exhibition of one hundred of Steve McCurry´s photographs from around the world at Vienna´s Semper Depot. This exhibition had previously hung in Graz, Styria, and I had missed it there, so was really pleased that they decided to show it in Vienna as well. Steve McCurry is one…
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