24T56 Vienna: “tell these people who I am”, by Iris Andraschek
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In 2011, Vienna-based artist Iris Andraschek produced a series of installations as “carpets inscribed” into the pavement at 3 separate locations in the 7th city district (Bezirk Neubau). Each “carpet” highlights a woman’s story and her important contributions to the city’s history.
Landmarks – a series of art works, for example – provide impetus for exploring and discovering parts of a city. That’s been my approach to Vienna’s districts over the last 3 summers. Adding to memories I’m making, I keep finding the new, even in places I’ve passed through many times before.

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