Kartografie der Lücke (Mapping the Gap)
Artists: Marie-Theres Auer, Sophia Barthelmes, Katharina Jabs, Armela Madreiter, Pedro Martins Beja, Thomas Perle, Marcus Peter Tesch
Reading, Installation, Lecture, Discussion
Kartografie der Lücke (Mapping the Gap), readings, installations, talk, and discussion, photo: Clara Wildberger
Dates
9.10.2022
Location
Bildungshaus Retzhof
Wagna
Production specifics
A collaboration between steirischer herbst ’22 and DRAMA FORUM / uniT
In cooperation with COOP EB—Verein zur Förderung und Durchführung nationaler und internationaler Kooperationen in der Erwachsenenbildung and the municipality of Wagna
Supported by Zukunftsfonds der Republik Österreich
The wars in Styria’s immediate proximity meant that the region has long been a transit point and refuge for those fleeing the violence. Many found themselves relocated to Wagna—the destination of a special expedition during the present edition of steirischer herbst.
The Wagna refugee camp, located right next to the ancient Roman settlement Flavia Solva, operated between 1914 and 1963. At its peak, its 21,000 inhabitants made it the third largest municipality in Styria. Initially, the majority comprised those fleeing World War I in Eastern Galicia; other groups were soon to follow. Today, all but one of the barracks have been dismantled.
What remains? What traces did the camp leave behind? How did it shape Wagna and its architecture? How is it remembered in family lore? How does the social life of the village reflect its history? Six authors and a video artist set out in search of the camp’s traces and share their encounters and experiences with the visitors.
Dramaturgy: Edith Draxl
With a talk by Heimo Halbrainer
Retrospective
Retrospective