Memento Mori

Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged architecture, art, femalephotographers, femlens, igersaustria, igersvienna, memento, momentomori, mori, pathology, pathologybuilding, Photography, ViennaLeave a comment

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The photo shows the pathology building of the Vienna Hospital on the Steinhofgründe, opened in 1907.

The Memento Mori principle, translated from Latin as “remember that you will die,” serves as a poignant reminder of life’s impermanence. Rooted in ancient philosophy and art, this concept encourages individuals to contemplate their mortality, fostering a deeper appreciation for the present moment and a mindful approach to life.

The roots of Memento Mori can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was a central theme in Stoic philosophy. Philosophers like Seneca and Marcus Aurelius embraced the idea as a means of cultivating resilience and wisdom. In medieval Europe, the concept found expression in art, particularly in the form of skeletal imagery and symbols of death, serving as a visual reminder of life’s fleeting nature.

The Male Gaze

Posted on January 11, 2024January 11, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged femalephotographers, feminist, feministtheory, femlens, gaze, igersvienna, male, malegaze, mannequin, model, shopwindow, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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The concept of the “male gaze” is a theoretical framework that originated in feminist film theory, articulated by scholar Laura Mulvey in her groundbreaking essay “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema” in 1975. However, the notion extends beyond cinema and has been widely applied to various aspects of culture, art, and everyday life.

At its core, the male gaze refers to the way in which visual arts and media, often created and controlled by men, depict the world from a distinctly masculine perspective. This perspective objectifies and sexualizes women, reducing them to passive objects of desire for the presumed male viewer. The male gaze perpetuates traditional gender roles and power dynamics, reinforcing societal norms that prioritize the male experience.

The path

Posted on January 8, 2024January 8, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged femlens, igersaustria, igersvienna, intheshadows, path, rayoflight, shadows, Vienna, ways, wienLeave a comment

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In the vast expanse of existence, the journey of life unfolds along intricate pathways, each choice a divergence in the infinite web of possibilities. These paths, these ways, are not merely physical trajectories but profound metaphors for the essence of our existence.

Lobau

Posted on January 7, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged cycling, femalephotographers, femlens, fishing, habitat, hiking, igersaustria, igersvienna, lobau, naturehabitat, swimming, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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The Lobau is a part of the Danube floodplains that stretches along the left bank of the Danube between Vienna and the mouth of the March. It is around 22 square kilometers in size and is managed and maintained by the Forestry and Agriculture Department of the City of Vienna. The Lobau is an important habitat for many rare animal and plant species and has been a nature reserve since 1978. The Lobau is also a popular recreational area for the Viennese population and offers many opportunities for leisure activities such as hiking, cycling, swimming, and fishing.

Tetris

Posted on January 6, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged architecture, art, constructivist, cubism, cubist, design, femalephotographers, femlens, history, igersaustria, igersvienna, Photography, poetry, sonnwendviertel, style, tetris, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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The Metropolitan is a residential tower located in the Sonnwendviertel district of Vienna, Austria. The building was designed by the architectural firm DMAA and completed in 2021. The building is a standalone structure and has become a part of the new skyline of Vienna. The Sonnwendviertel district comprises around 5,500 apartments for about 13,000 residents, 20,000 jobs, a school campus, office buildings, and numerous stores as well as a park of about 7 hectares.

Cubist architecture emerged in the early 20th century, inspired by the Cubist art movement1. The leading Cubist architects were Pavel Janák, Josef Gočár, Vlastislav Hofman, Emil Králíček, and Josef Chochol.

This kind of architecture is characterized by the use of geometric shapes, sharp lines, and cubic, unaligned windows. The architects of the movement borrowed heavily from cubist art regarding geometric forms and shapes, diverse elements could be superimposed, made transparent, or penetrate one another. The style was a rebellion against realism and art, and served as a contradiction to what architecture was supposed to look like.

When we are no longer here, these stones will speak for us

Posted on January 5, 2024 Posted in MiscTagged architecture, art, austria, builing, construction, Europe, femalephotographers, femlens, igersaustria, igersvienna, karlseitz, mayor, neueslandgut, travel, urban, Vienna, wienLeave a comment

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Karl Seitz was an Austrian politician and a member of the Social Democratic Workers’ Party. He served as the mayor of Vienna from 1923 to 1934 34. Seitz was also a member of the Austrian Reichsrat and the president of the National Council. He was born on September 4, 1869, in Vienna and died on February 3, 1950, in Vienna. Seitz was a strong supporter of social democracy and was dismissed from his teaching profession in 1897 because of his social democratic activities.

The Neues Landgut is a new urban district that is being developed close to Vienna’s main railway station and is expected to be completed by 2026/27. The 9-hectare site will be the setting for 1,500 flats and an educational campus, enclosing green spaces and recreational areas.