China in Wien Exhibition at Aktionsradius Wien, January 2020
The exhibition "China in Vienna" opened on January 28, 2020, at the "Aktionsradius Wien" (Gaußplatz 11, 1200 Vienna). Until Thursday, February 27, 2020, works by 6 artists with Chinese roots or with a life story in the Austrian and Chinese environment were exhibited. Additionally, photographs by Stefan Rozporka, taken during his China travels, were displayed, showing an amazing and colorful behind-the-scenes look. Furthermore, the book "Vienna Chinatown INvisible" by Fariba Mosleh was presented. It was published in 2014 by "Präsens Verlag" ISBN: 978-3-7069-0820-7, 120 pages, price: 19.90 euros.
60 photos
Art Gallery Talk: Speaker Presents amid Vibrant Figurative Paintings A lecture or gallery talk in progress, with a speaker standing at a microphone on a small raised platform, addressing an attentive seated audience. Three large-scale figurative paintings hang on the white walls behind the speaker, featuring stylized human subjects in varying color palettes - including a blue-toned reading figure, a red-hued standing figure, and a multicolored botanical composition with abstract human elements. The space appears to be an intimate art venue with controlled lighting and a focused academic atmosphere. 
Stefan Rozporka's Documentary Photography Exhibition on China from the Inside Archival display panel featuring a biographical profile of Stefan Rozporka, a photographer, musician, and creative professional from Klosterneuburg, accompanied by a small portrait photograph. The exhibition panel, part of a larger photographic series titled "China from the Inside," presents a textual description exploring cultural observations and personal reflections on Chinese life and working conditions, mounted in a gallery or museum exhibition space with blurred visitors visible in the background. 
Woman Speaking at Indoor Event, Holding Microphone and Document Middle-aged woman in white blazer stands near window, speaking into microphone while holding a document. Domestic interior setting with chairs visible, soft lighting illuminating her from the side, and decorative elements on wall behind her. Positioned slightly off-center, she appears to be delivering a presentation or speech in an intimate, informal environment. 
Art Gallery Talk with Colorful Portraits and Attentive Audience Interior view of an art gallery during a lecture or discussion, featuring vibrant portrait artworks hung on white walls. An audience of approximately fifteen individuals sits in chairs facing a speaker positioned centrally, with studio lighting and exposed ceiling trusses creating an intimate workshop atmosphere. Multicolored portrait paintings in red, purple, and warm tones provide a dynamic visual backdrop to the scholarly gathering. 
Literary Reading and Art Exhibition with Speaker in White Addressing Seated Audience Archival photograph documenting a cultural event featuring a speaker in a white garment presenting to a diverse audience within an art gallery space. Red-toned figurative artwork and a floral painting decorate the walls, while attendees sit attentively, creating a composition that emphasizes intellectual and artistic engagement through spatial arrangement and visual context. Art Gallery Talk: Audience Gathered in Intimate Exhibition Space with Colorful Portraits Interior view of a small art gallery featuring diverse painted portraits, with an audience seated at round tables during an apparent artist talk or discussion. Overhead lighting illuminates the white-walled space, revealing multiple artworks in vibrant colors hung around the room, while seated attendees face a central speaker in a casual, engaged setting. The compositional arrangement suggests an intimate cultural event focused on artistic discourse. 
Art Gallery Event with Enthusiastic Speaker Amid Colorful Portraits Interior gallery scene featuring a standing speaker in a patterned shirt gesturing expansively to an attentive audience seated at tables. Vibrant artwork in pink, yellow, and purple tones adorns the white walls, creating a dynamic visual backdrop for the event. Attendees applaud and engage with the speaker in a well-lit, contemporary exhibition space with industrial ceiling lighting and large windows. 
Woman in White Speaking at Podium with Wireless Microphone Middle-aged woman in a white top addresses an audience, holding a black wireless microphone with an attached lapel mic. Her posture is relaxed, with one hand gesturing while speaking, positioned against a neutral light-colored background suggesting an indoor professional or conference setting. Soft, diffused lighting highlights her blonde-gray shoulder-length hair and pendant necklace. 
Speaker in Blue Sweater Performing at Community Event with Floral Backdrop A woman with curly dark hair speaks into a microphone while seated, wearing a teal blue sweater. Behind her, a decorative wall features an abstract floral artwork in blue, red, and beige tones, with microphone stands positioned to capture her presentation. Her animated expression and direct engagement with the microphone suggest an enthusiastic public speaking moment in an intimate, personalized setting. 
Corporate Event Documentation: Two Colleagues Photographing Workplace Gathering Formal workplace social event with two men seated at a tableclothed surface, one in a patterned white shirt and another in a dark suit using a smartphone to capture the moment. Glass mug of dark liquid in foreground, background reveals additional colleagues in industrial or office setting with ambient lighting and depth of field emphasizing professional interaction. 
Two Women in Conversation at Staged Interview Setup Two women seated at a small table on a raised platform engage in an apparent interview or discussion, with microphones positioned between them. The scene is situated in a minimalist interior space with white walls, a window, and a red artwork visible, suggesting a performance or documentary setting. The subjects - one with short gray hair wearing white, the other with curly dark hair in a blue top - are positioned in careful compositional balance, indicating a deliberate staged interaction. 
Reader Examining "Vienna Chinatown Invisible" Publication at Book Event An individual with gray hair, wearing a maroon sweater, sits holding an open book titled "Vienna Chinatown Invisible" with a colorful graphic design on its cover. The scene suggests a book presentation or cultural event, with partial views of a table surface and additional participants visible in the periphery of the image. Soft, diffused lighting and a herringbone wooden floor contribute to the contemplative atmosphere. 
Reader Examining Photographic Book with Urban Landscape Spread Intimate view of an individual studying an open book featuring urban architectural photographs, with pages displaying a street scene and a detailed chart or schedule. The viewer, positioned from behind, wears a red-toned garment and appears deeply engaged with the visual documentation, suggesting an archival or documentary context of urban landscape representation. 
Intimate Performance on Small Stage with Artistic Backdrop and Audience Interaction Two figures occupy a raised wooden stage with a neutral curtain backdrop, positioned near a large window during evening hours. One individual sits beside a colorful artistic display, while the other engages with a microphone, suggesting an informal performance or discussion setting. Theatrical lighting from overhead fixtures and the dark stage floor create a carefully composed documentary-style scene of creative interaction. 
Two Women Engaged in Discussion at Public Panel Event with Artwork Background Two women seated at a draped table on a raised stage, positioned near a large artwork featuring colorful botanical forms. One wears a white top, the other in a blue garment, both engaged in conversation with a microphone positioned between them. The setting suggests a cultural event or panel discussion, with soft interior lighting and a window visible in the background, creating an intimate scholarly atmosphere. 
Art Gallery Exhibition with Painted Portraits and Live Discussion Panel Interior gallery space displaying large-scale figurative paintings in varied color palettes, including a reddish-pink portrait and a blue-toned image of a figure reading. Two individuals seated at a small table on a raised wooden platform engage in a discussion, with stage lighting and curtained backdrop creating an intimate performance environment. Paintings hang against white curtain walls, suggesting a curated exhibition setting with multiple artistic perspectives. 
Vienna Chinatown Invisible Publication Display with Multilingual Magazine Covers Photographic documentation of printed publications arranged on a display surface, featuring multiple magazine covers with a primary focus on the "Vienna Chinatown Invisible" publication. The image reveals a carefully composed arrangement of print materials, highlighting typographic elements in multiple languages and a stylized portrait on the central cover, suggesting a multilingual documentary or artistic publication context. 
Art Panel Discussion with Vibrant Portraits Displayed Behind Speakers Panel discussion staged before a backdrop of colorful figurative paintings, featuring two speakers seated at a table with microphones, addressing an attentive audience. Four distinctive artworks hung on a white curtained wall behind them, ranging from a blue-toned reading figure to pink-hued scenes and a floral-themed composition. The scene suggests an artistic symposium or gallery talk, with audience members seated and focused on the ongoing conversation. 
Performer in Blue Sweater Delivering Presentation with Microphones A curly-haired individual in a deep blue sweater sits at a table with microphone equipment, speaking intently while gesturing with one hand. The background features an abstract, colorful floral or botanical artwork, creating a visually dynamic setting for the presentation or speaking engagement. Professional audio setup includes multiple microphones, suggesting a formal speaking event or recording session. 
Panel Discussion on Stage with Two Women at Microphones Two women seated at a draped table engaged in a public speaking event, with microphones positioned before them. The subject on the left wears a white shirt and appears to be listening, while the woman on the right in a blue sweater speaks into her microphone. A colorful abstract artwork hangs on the wall behind them, and a window is visible to the right, suggesting an indoor venue setting with natural evening lighting. 
Two Women Engaged in Public Dialogue at Seated Panel Discussion Two women are seated at a table draped in pale yellow cloth, positioned near a window with a colorful abstract artwork visible in the background. The woman on the right, wearing a blue top, speaks into a microphone while the woman on the left, dressed in a white shirt and light green skirt, listens attentively. Professional lighting and microphone equipment suggest this is a structured conversational event or panel presentation. 
Community Art Exhibition with Diverse Photographic Display and Attentive Audience Interior view of a gallery or cultural space featuring a white display wall with multiple photographic prints of varying subjects, including a vibrant sunflower painting and a colorful portrait to the side. Seated audience members observe the exhibition, positioned with their backs to the camera, suggesting an engaged and contemplative atmosphere of artistic appreciation. Overhead lighting and exposed architectural elements contribute to the intimate, contemporary setting of the visual presentation. 
Artists in Dialogue: Panel Discussion with Large-Scale Artworks and Audience Two presenters seated on a staged platform engage in a panel discussion, surrounded by large-scale colorful artworks - a monochromatic red painting on the left and a vibrant, abstract composition on the right. Overhead theatrical lighting illuminates the speakers and stage, with an audience seated in the foreground facing the presenters, creating a structured academic or cultural event environment. 
Panel Discussion on Art and Culture with Seated Speakers in Gallery Space Two speakers are seated at the front of a gallery space during what appears to be a cultural panel or symposium, with one individual in a blue top positioned centrally. The background features vibrant artwork, including a red-toned painting on the left wall and a colorful abstract piece on the right, while audience members are partially visible in the foreground, seated and facing the speakers. Soft lighting and an intimate setting suggest an academic or artistic event discussing creative practices. 
Close-Up of Hand Holding Publication on Urban Architecture and Design A hand delicately grips a vibrant magazine or brochure featuring a graphic design with architectural imagery, predominately red and blue in color. The publication appears to be focused on urban design or architectural themes, with a building prominently displayed on its cover. The image is captured in a muted, slightly out-of-focus setting, drawing visual emphasis to the printed material being held. 
Candid Portrait of Smiling Woman in Mustard Yellow Sweater A woman with dark hair pulled back into a casual updo radiates genuine joy, her warm smile illuminated by soft, diffused lighting. Wearing a textured mustard yellow sweater, she appears in a three-quarter view, with part of another figure partially visible in a white garment at the image's edge, suggesting an interpersonal moment of spontaneous interaction and shared delight. 
Mature Woman in Speckled Salmon Sweater Wearing Round Eyeglasses Portraiture featuring an older woman in a salmon-colored, textured sweater with round wire-rimmed glasses, positioned in an interior setting with a soft, shallow depth of field. Her facial expression conveys a gentle, contemplative demeanor, with a subtle smile and direct gaze toward the camera, suggesting an intimate and reflective photographic moment. Warm, diffused lighting highlights her facial features and the subtle texture of her sweater. 
Three Distorted Portraits Hanging Below Decorative Red Tassel Triptych of stylized, emotionally charged portrait paintings mounted on a white wall, each rendering a face with subtle deformations and muted color palette. The central composition features three canvases depicting abstracted human visages with asymmetrical features, positioned beneath a delicate red decorative hanging object. Windows frame the edges of the scene, suggesting an interior gallery or domestic display space. 
Public Speaking Event with Microphone and Engaged Participants Intimate scene depicting a middle-aged speaker in a black jacket and patterned shirt, standing in conversation with a blonde woman holding a microphone. A bespectacled older man is visible in the background against a textured wall with framed artwork, suggesting an indoor professional or cultural event with interactive dialogue. Warm, diffused lighting highlights the subjects' facial expressions and engaged body language. 
Public Speaker in Multicolored Sweater at Microphone Podium A woman wearing a multicolored knit sweater with red, gray, and black panels sits at a microphone-equipped podium, smiling broadly and gesturing with one hand. The subject appears to be engaged in a speaking engagement or presentation, with microphones and water glasses positioned in front of her against a neutral background with soft lighting. Her animated expression suggests an enthusiastic or passionate moment during her address. 
Evening Literary Discussion with Two Speakers at Public Reading Event Two individuals seated at a clothed table with microphones, positioned in an interior space with large windows and subtle wall art in the background. One speaker wears a collared shirt and appears engaged in conversation, while the other, wearing glasses and a dark sweater, leans slightly forward with an attentive demeanor. Soft ambient lighting illuminates the scene, suggesting an intimate literary or cultural discussion event. 
Two Women Panelists Speaking at Literary or Academic Event Two women seated at a covered table with microphones, positioned against a wall with colorful artwork in the background. One participant wears a multi-colored purple and pink sweater, while the other is dressed in a black top with text. They appear to be engaged in a discussion or panel presentation, with a glass of water visible and window light illuminating the scene from the right side of the frame. 
Two Speakers at Podium Discuss Panel Topic Under Soft Gallery Lighting Two women seated at a draped table with microphones engage in a panel discussion, positioned against a neutral interior setting with decorative wall artwork. The subjects wear casual clothing, with one in a multicolored sweater and the other in a black top with glasses, suggesting an academic or professional symposium environment. Soft ambient lighting illuminates their attentive profiles, creating a contemplative documentary-style photographic composition. 
Community Art Event with Vibrant Portraiture and Engaged Audience in Gallery Space Interior gallery setting featuring multiple large-scale colorful portraits displayed on white walls, with audience members seated at tables arranged in a semicircle. Overhead track lighting illuminates the space, creating an intimate atmosphere of cultural engagement, with participants attentively focused on what appears to be a presentation or discussion area at the front of the room. The diverse crowd suggests a community-oriented art event exploring portraiture and visual storytelling. 
Art Gallery Panel Discussion with Vibrant Portraiture and Attentive Audience Interior gallery space featuring large-scale colorful portrait paintings, with an active panel discussion staged at the front of the room. Audience members seated at tables face panelists, while overhead stage lighting illuminates the white backdrop and diverse artworks hanging on surrounding walls. The spatial arrangement suggests an intimate cultural event with visual art as a contextual backdrop for intellectual discourse. 
Two Performers at Literary Reading with Audience in Intimate Gallery Setting Two presenters occupy a raised platform before a neutral curtain backdrop, with one standing and another seated, addressing an attentive audience in a small, well-lit interior space. A colorful artwork hangs behind them, creating visual context for the literary or performance event. Audience members are partially visible from behind, suggesting an engaged and focused listening environment. 
Woman Reading at Microphone During Literary Event in Colorful Sweater Middle-aged woman in a multicolored knitted sweater reads from a green book at a public speaking engagement, positioned behind a microphone with an adjustable desk lamp to her left. Her expression is warm and engaged, suggesting an intimate literary reading or poetry performance in an indoor setting with soft background drapery. She wears glasses and appears comfortable and animated while sharing text from the volume in her hands. 
Public Reading Event with Animated Dialogue and Microphone Setup Two individuals engage in an animated interaction during a public speaking event, with one seated at a table featuring a microphone and lamp, holding an open green-covered book. The standing participant wears a dark top, while the seated person displays an expressive, laughing gesture while wearing a multicolored sweater, suggesting a dynamic and engaging conversational moment. A red-toned artwork hangs on the white curtained background, adding visual depth to the scene. 
Gallery Interior with Two Seated Visitors Amid Photographic Exhibition Intimate gallery space featuring herringbone wooden flooring and white-framed walls displaying multiple photographic prints. Two visitors occupy black chairs near a doorway, seated in close proximity and engaged in quiet conversation, with photographic works arranged systematically around them in a grid-like display. Natural, subdued lighting emphasizes the contemplative atmosphere of the exhibition space. 
Gallery Interior with Photographic Exhibits and Visitors in Contemplative Moment Intimate gallery space featuring diverse photographic exhibitions mounted on white and exposed brick walls, with multiple visitors seated in contemplative postures. The interior reveals a carefully curated visual environment with photographs arranged in grid-like configurations, complemented by colorful artwork including a vibrant portrait on the right and an impressionistic painting of sunflowers on the left. Herringbone wooden flooring and industrial lighting contribute to the contemporary artistic atmosphere of the space. 
Writer Delivers Public Reading at Literary Event with Microphone and Green Book A writer wearing glasses and a dark turtleneck sweater reads from a green hardcover book during a public presentation, positioned at a microphone-equipped podium with a desk lamp. The background features a large reddish artwork or poster, creating a compositional contrast with the speaker's focused demeanor and the neutral curtained backdrop. The scene suggests a literary event or book reading in an intimate cultural setting. 
Author Reading Aloud from Green Book Under Desk Lamp at Public Event A woman wearing glasses and a dark sweater reads from a green hardcover book while seated at a table with a white cloth, positioned near a desk lamp. Her animated expression suggests an engaged public reading, with a red-tinted artwork or backdrop visible in the background, creating a dynamic visual context for the literary presentation. 
Two Figures in Gallery Space: Contemplative Moment During Art Exhibition Seated individuals occupy a sparse interior gallery setting, positioned against a white wall displaying multiple photographic works. An older individual in dark clothing sits on the right side of the frame, while a younger person in black attire rests on the left, creating a balanced compositional arrangement with a yellow-covered table between them. Ambient lighting and parquet flooring contribute to the contemplative atmosphere of this documentary-style photographic scene. 
Author Reading at Public Event, Wearing Elle Sports Sweater and Glasses A woman wearing glasses and a dark turtleneck with Elle Sports branding sits at a presentation table, reading from a green-covered book. A desk lamp illuminates her workspace, and a microphone is positioned nearby, suggesting a literary event or book reading. The background features a large red-toned artwork, creating a dynamic visual context for the scene. 
Elle Sports Presenter Smiling During Panel Discussion with Microphone A female speaker wearing glasses and a black Elle Sports sweater sits at a presentation table, radiantly smiling while engaged in conversation. A microphone is positioned in front of her, with another participant partially visible on the right side of the frame, suggesting an interactive panel discussion or interview setting. The warm lighting and her expressive demeanor convey an atmosphere of collegial enthusiasm. 
Two Women Sharing Roses During Intimate Gallery Reception Photographic documentation of a gallery event featuring two women standing together, holding roses, amid artwork and seated audience members. A person in the foreground captures the moment with a smartphone camera, while a large reddish-pink artwork depicting a figure in a white garment hangs on the wall behind the subjects. The scene suggests an informal, convivial gathering with an artistic context. 
Professional Event Scene with Microphone and Informal Conversation Interior corporate or conference space depicting a group interaction with a woman in a white sweater speaking into a microphone, while a woman in a brown textured coat holding an orange garment stands nearby. Peripheral participants occupy different spatial zones, suggesting a networking or presentation moment with casual interpersonal dynamics and professional staging. Muted color palette and ambient lighting characterize the contemporary interior environment. 
Gallery Interior with Seated Visitors Amid Photographic Exhibition Display Institutional gallery space featuring a white-framed archway displaying multiple photographic prints, with exposed concrete walls and diverse artwork hanging peripherally. Three individuals occupy the foreground, seated at a small table engaged in quiet conversation, while additional visitors are partially visible in the background. Contextual elements including a red fire extinguisher and gallery signage establish the institutional exhibition environment. 
Urban Photographic Exhibition: Diverse Street Scenes and Photography Display A white-framed gallery wall displaying a curated collection of photographic prints depicting urban landscapes, street scenes, and documentary-style imagery. Multiple photographs of varying sizes are mounted and arranged across the wall, presenting a dynamic visual narrative of city life, including street vendors, urban environments, and a motorcycle scene. Mounted photographs demonstrate a cohesive visual style exploring contemporary urban experience. 
Two Monochromatic Portraits in Red and Complementary Tones on Gallery Wall Two large painted portraits hang adjacently on a white curtained wall, featuring contrasting color palettes of brownish-green and vibrant red monochromatic schemes. The left painting depicts a figure in a reddish-orange jacket reading a book or document, while the right painting presents a more stylized figure in shades of red against a similarly toned background, with a smaller informational text panel positioned between them on a wooden floor. 
Photographic Exhibition Interior with Diverse Documentary Images and Viewer Wall-mounted photographic exhibition displaying a grid of documentary images depicting various scenes, including urban environments, intimate portraits, and dramatic moments. An older viewer with glasses stands contemplatively in the lower left corner, partially obscured, observing the carefully arranged photographic display within a white-walled gallery space. The images appear to represent a diverse range of photographic styles and subjects, suggesting a comprehensive documentary or journalistic photography collection. 
Urban Documentary Photographs: Intimate Street Life Scenes at Gallery Exhibition Corner display of photographic prints revealing a documentary series capturing urban environments and social interactions. Framed photographs showcase diverse scenes including market settings, street life, and intimate human moments, arranged in a grid-like configuration against a white gallery wall. The images employ a documentary style with rich color tones and candid compositions, presenting a nuanced visual narrative of daily urban experiences across different cultural contexts. 
Elderly Viewer Contemplating Abstract Wall Art in Quiet Reflection Rear view of an older individual with gray hair and glasses, wearing a light gray shirt, standing before a colorful abstract artwork mounted on a neutral wall. The composition frames the subject from behind, emphasizing his solitary engagement with the vibrant, stylized painting featuring blue and red elements against a muted background. A black chair is partially visible in the foreground, suggesting an intimate, contemplative gallery or personal viewing space. 
Radio Station Studio Setup with Microphones and Magazine Two professional microphones positioned on a white-draped table, one mounted on a black circular stand and another lying adjacent, suggesting a broadcast or recording environment. A colorful magazine with a vibrant red and blue cover rests to the right, indicating a media production setting with professional audio equipment carefully arranged for optimal sound capture. 
Art Gallery Visitors Viewing Monochromatic Red and Multicolor Portrait Exhibitions An older visitor wearing glasses and a gray sweater stands with a companion, observing contemporary art portraits displayed in a gallery space. The wall features multiple framed artworks with a prominent pink-toned monochromatic image alongside a color portrait, with additional photographic works visible in the peripheral gallery wall display. The scene captures an intimate moment of art appreciation in a minimalist exhibition setting. 
Contemplative Viewer Examining Photographic Exhibition Wall of Documentary Images Rear view of an elderly individual with a bald head, wearing a light gray shirt, observing a gallery wall densely populated with documentary photographs. The wall displays multiple framed images depicting various scenes, including close-up portraits, group gatherings, and landscape imagery, creating a complex visual narrative that invites careful scrutiny and reflection. 
Viewer Contemplating Artwork of Young Reader in Museum Gallery Rear view of a person with shoulder-length dark hair, dressed in black, standing before a large artwork depicting a young individual in a pink jacket reading a book. The photographic composition emphasizes the viewer's engagement with the artwork, creating a dialogic visual experience that explores perspectives of observation and interpretation. 
Industrial Workshop Social: Men Conversing During Informal Gathering with Beer Three men engage in conversation within an industrial workshop or facility, with diverse body language and clothing suggesting an informal social interaction. A heavyset individual in a dark shirt stands centrally, holding a beer bottle, flanked by a man in a black jacket and another wearing a bright orange work jacket with reflective striping. Background elements suggest an industrial interior with mechanical lighting and ambient machinery. 
Gallery Visitors Examining Contemporary Photographic Exhibition Wall Display Two individuals stand with their backs to the viewer, observing a gallery wall dense with photographic prints depicting diverse scenes and environments. An older individual in a checked shirt and a younger person in a yellow top are positioned centrally, their postures indicating contemplative engagement with the array of framed photographs arranged across multiple wall sections. The white gallery wall creates a neutral backdrop for the eclectic visual narrative presented through the photographic collection. 
Chinese Artist in Viennese Residence Examining Art Publication at Dining Table A participant seated at a softly lit dining area studies an art publication featuring a Chinese artist's residency, with the open pages revealing a stylized artistic image. Dining plates and a casual table setting suggest an intimate, reflective moment of cultural exchange and artistic documentation. You might also like
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