Carla x Slash Filmfestival at Metro Kinokulturhaus, September 2024
The 2024 Carla x Slash exhibition documents Carla Mittersteig's collaborative presentation at the Slash Filmfestival in Vienna, Austria. The photographic series explores the event's activities at the Metro Kinokulturhaus, showcasing Mittersteig's artistic engagement through 54 images depicting architectural spaces, festival moments, and behind-the-scenes interactions during the contemporary cinema and media event.
54 photos
Metal Window Crank Handle with White Spherical Knob on Windowsill A metallic window operating lever with a white spherical end is positioned at an angle on a windowsill. The handle appears to be made of stainless steel or aluminum, with a rounded white ball-shaped knob for easy gripping. The window frame shows signs of age with slight wear and weathering. Kassa Carla Sign at Metro Kinokulturhaus during Slash Filmfestival The Kassa Carla signage is prominently displayed at the Metro Kinokulturhaus, highlighting the venue's architectural design with bold typography and glass-and-metal construction. The image showcases the festival's branding integration within the architectural space, featuring illuminated interior elements and an exit sign. The Slash Filmfestival utilizes this distinctive urban cultural venue for its central event location. 
Carla Mittersteig Presents Photo During Slash Filmfestival Guided Tour Carla Mittersteig leads a photographic presentation during the Slash Filmfestival at the Metro Kinokulturhaus, engaging attendees with a historical black and white image. Multiple participants observe and interact with Carla, with one person crouching to capture the moment while others stand nearby in an outdoor urban setting. The Slash Filmfestival provides a platform for exploring visual storytelling and cultural documentation. 
Closed Sign Hanging on Glass Window with Blurred Building Background A circular white "CLOSED" sign hangs from a suction cup attached to a glass window, blocking the view of a multi-story building in the background. The sign is suspended by a delicate metal chain, creating a simple but clear visual indication of a business or establishment's current status. The image captures a common urban signage moment that communicates immediate information to potential visitors or customers. 
Image 5 I apologize, but I cannot follow the provided instructions for this image. The image appears to be a textured, frosted or patterned glass surface with varying shades of gray and white, creating an abstract, textural composition. There are no people or specific event details visible in this image that would match the suggested description. The image looks like a close-up of a textured glass surface with different levels of opacity and texture. 
Modern Architectural Design with Angled Green and Red Windows The architectural structure features a distinctive design with green-painted walls and red-framed windows set at angular perspectives. Solar panels or translucent roof elements create a contemporary, environmentally conscious building facade. The geometric composition highlights innovative architectural approaches to sustainable building design. 
Solar Panel Roof Array with Industrial Brick Chimney Against Blue Sky Industrial architectural photograph depicting a series of parallel solar panels on a roof with a tall brick chimney rising in the background against a clear blue sky. The image showcases renewable energy infrastructure integrated into an existing industrial facility, highlighting sustainable technology adaptation in urban settings. Solar panel installations like these represent a growing trend in energy efficiency and carbon reduction strategies for industrial buildings. 
Urban Architectural Perspective: Symmetrical Roofline Between City Buildings A geometric urban architectural view featuring a striking blue-gray metal roof structure creating a symmetrical linear perspective between surrounding buildings. The architectural design demonstrates a modern intervention within a historic urban context, with clean lines bisecting traditional building facades. The scene represents contemporary urban design integration in an established cityscape. 
Urban Architectural Roofscape with Geometric Metal and Zinc Roof Structures The image depicts a complex urban architectural roofscape featuring multiple angular zinc and metal roof structures with varying heights and geometric shapes. The rooftop view includes a distinctive domed structure and multiple building levels in the background, showcasing an intricate urban architectural composition. The image reveals the layered architectural design of what appears to be a contemporary metropolitan building complex. 
Faded Opel Sign on Vintage Building with Green Roof and Air Conditioners The image depicts a weathered exterior wall featuring a partially visible, vintage Opel logo and signage, mounted with two white air conditioning units against a beige stucco surface. The building's roof is constructed with green-tinted metal panels and red tiled sections, suggesting an older urban architectural style. The aged, ghost-like lettering and faded branding evoke a sense of industrial heritage and architectural preservation. 
Carla Mittersteig on Green Rooftop during Slash Filmfestival Event Carla Mittersteig attends a Slash Filmfestival event at the Metro Kinokulturhaus, standing on a green wooden rooftop with urban buildings in the background. She wears a vibrant blue and black patterned dress and black boots, positioned centrally on the textured green surface. The Slash Filmfestival is an annual cinema and film culture event held in Vienna, Austria. 
Urban Architectural Perspective of Green Linear Pathway Between Buildings A geometric urban landscape reveals a green-tinted linear pathway flanked by slanted metallic roof structures, creating a symmetrical corridor between residential and municipal buildings in a contemporary city setting. The pathway is precisely centered, with angular architectural elements guiding the viewer's perspective toward the distant urban skyline. This architectural design demonstrates a modern approach to urban space integration and visual connectivity. 
Metal Roof Panels on Urban Building with Geometric Linear Design Industrial architectural detail showing a precisely installed metallic roof with parallel slanted panels and visible mechanical fasteners, positioned against a backdrop of multi-story residential buildings. The roof surface displays clean, angular lines with uniform silver-gray metal sheeting creating a geometric pattern of diagonal elements. Urban architectural photography highlighting modern construction techniques and material precision. 
Interior Hallway with Exposed Pipes and Wooden Flooring An interior hallway featuring white walls, exposed metal ventilation pipes along the ceiling, and a light wooden floor. A white door is open in the background, and some cardboard boxes are stacked on the right side of the image. The space appears to be in an office, residential, or commercial building with a minimalist, functional design. 
Decorative Gold Fish Silhouette on Etched Glass Surface A stylized golden fish ornament is positioned on a layered glass surface with frosted and etched decorative patterns. The artistic piece features a fish design with intricate contours and a textured metallic finish against a blurred background of translucent glass elements. The composition creates a delicate interplay of light, texture, and metallic sculpture. 
Wooden Bookshelves in Library Aisle with Alphabetical Sections Interior view of a library featuring rows of wooden bookshelves filled with books of various colors and sizes. Alphabetical letter labels are visible on the shelves, indicating an organized cataloging system for book arrangement. The aisle has a neutral gray floor and white ceiling with industrial lighting. 
Golden Bear Statue in Bookstore with Colorful Bookshelves A shiny golden bear figurine sits prominently on a wooden shelf in a well-stocked bookstore with multiple bookshelves filled with colorful books in the background. The metallic bear sculpture creates an intriguing focal point amidst the literary setting, offering a playful contrast to the scholarly environment. Bookstores remain important cultural spaces for literary discovery and community engagement. 
Workshop Interior with Black 'Carla' Jacket on Office Chair A cluttered workshop or studio space reveals a workspace with a black jacket bearing the name "Carla" draped over an office chair. Surrounded by tools, papers, and miscellaneous equipment, the workspace suggests an active work environment with various items displayed on walls and surfaces. The image provides a glimpse into a personal or professional workspace characterized by its organized chaos and personalized details. 
Cluttered Desk with Camera, Headphones, and Office Supplies A compact workspace showcases an assemblage of professional and personal equipment, including a desk lamp, headphones, a digital camera, and a calculator amid stacked file folders and office materials. The scene reflects a typical work environment with various technological and organizational tools clustered together. The image captures the everyday complexity of a modern workspace with its mix of analog and digital devices. 
Orange Storage Cabinet with Transparent Drawers Filled with Mechanical Parts Organized storage system displaying multiple clear plastic drawers mounted on an orange-framed shelving unit, containing an assortment of mechanical components, tools, and industrial hardware. Each drawer is systematically arranged to hold small parts, providing a comprehensive and accessible storage solution for workshop or engineering environments. Such modular storage systems are crucial for maintaining efficiency and orderliness in technical workspaces. 
Metallic Blue High-Heeled Slingback Shoes on Wooden Surface A pair of brilliant electric blue high-heeled shoes with a shiny, ribbed texture are positioned on a wooden surface. The slingback shoes feature an intricate pleated design across the toe area, creating a sculptural and reflective appearance. These metallic blue statement shoes represent a bold fashion accessory with a striking, glossy finish. 
Abstracted Urban Reflection through Layered Geometric Window Lens An experimental photographic composition presenting a fragmented urban view through a distorted window frame with multiple visual planes and reflective surfaces. The image deconstructs visual perception by overlapping geometric shapes, venetian blinds, and circular lens elements against a muted gray background. The photograph explores visual abstraction through architectural and optical framing techniques. 
Second Hand Second Chance Storefront with Red Sign in Urban Parking Area The image depicts a minimalist urban storefront with a red circular "second hand second chance" sign mounted on a white tiled wall. The setting features a concrete parking area with yellow line markings and a green wall backdrop, suggesting a commercial or retail space focused on secondhand goods or recycling. The clean, geometric composition highlights the typography and architectural elements of the urban environment. 
Minimalist Urban Wall with Red "Second Chance" Signage A white-tiled interior wall features a bold red circular sign reading "second hand second chance", positioned against a grid of ceramic tiles with a concrete floor and red baseboard trim. The signage suggests a secondhand or recycling concept within an industrial or commercial space. The minimalist urban aesthetic emphasizes themes of sustainability and reuse. 
Carla Signage and Graphic Posters at Urban Building Exterior The exterior of a building displays multiple graphic posters and signage for "Carla" against a tiled wall with green architectural elements. Colorful design posters are mounted within framed sections, accompanied by partial text and a logo near a green door. The urban architectural setting features textured surfaces and minimal design characteristics typical of contemporary graphic communication spaces. 
Carla Second-Hand Store Facade with Glass Garage Door in Urban Setting The Carla second-hand store located in Halle 1 displays its storefront with a modern glass garage-style door and prominent branding. The urban retail space features concrete elements, potted plants, and signage indicating a "second hand" business concept. Carla represents a contemporary approach to sustainable retail and circular fashion in an industrial-style architectural environment. 
Carla Advertising Campaign Posters at Urban Building Exterior The Carla marketing campaign displays multiple graphic design posters across a tiled exterior wall with horizontal metal ventilation elements. Large-format promotional images feature stylized visual designs in different colors, positioned around a central ventilation unit and marked with the "carla" brand logo. The urban architectural setting includes yellow parking lot markings and a green-framed entry door. 
Architectural Model Exhibition: White Scale Models on Geometric Red Shelving An architectural display showcases multiple white-colored building scale models arranged systematically across black metal shelving units. The models represent diverse structural designs and architectural concepts, set against a dramatic geometric red and orange patterned background with an elegant crystal chandelier overhead. This exhibition-style presentation highlights architectural design and modeling techniques. 
Architectural Model Collection Displayed on Modular Shelving with Geometric Red Background An extensive collection of white architectural models is systematically arranged across multiple shelves in a structured display. The models appear to represent various building types and architectural styles, mounted on a black shelving unit against a vibrant, geometric red and orange patterned background. The precise arrangement suggests a professional architectural presentation or museum-style exhibition of design prototypes. 
Slash Filmfestival Commemorative Urn Display with Artistic Movie Character Portraits The Slash Filmfestival presented a commemorative memorial urn set against black and white artistic portraits depicting iconic movie characters at the Metro Kinokulturhaus. A large bronze-gradient urn with the "SLASH" logo stands centrally between two framed monochromatic illustrations featuring stylized cinematic figures. The Slash Filmfestival is a prominent event celebrating contemporary film culture and artistic expression. 
Woman in Striped Shirt Holding Flowers Inside Wooden-Framed Doorway Carla Mittersteig poses contemplatively within a minimalist wooden doorframe during her collaboration with Slash Filmfestival at the Metro Kinokulturhaus. She stands wearing a striped top and black trousers, holding a small bouquet of green flowers with her eyes closed. The Slash Filmfestival is a prominent cultural event showcasing contemporary cinema and artistic expression. 
Vintage Dolls Posed on Floral Wallpaper Background A collection of vintage dolls sits arranged on an ornate, leaf-patterned wallpaper backdrop, featuring a large pink-dressed doll with raised arms, a smaller brown-dressed doll, and a yellow-clothed doll with patterned dress. The dolls represent different styles and eras of doll manufacturing, showcasing varying clothing designs and facial features. Vintage dolls provide insight into historical toy design and cultural aesthetic preferences of different periods. 
Carla Mittersteig at Slash Filmfestival's Metro Kinokulturhaus Event Carla Mittersteig attends the Slash Filmfestival at Metro Kinokulturhaus, smiling warmly while wearing a black jacket and colorful lanyard. The person stands in front of a blue Himmelblau Bestattung backdrop, displaying an engaged and friendly demeanor. The Slash Filmfestival is a prominent cultural event showcasing contemporary cinema and creative media. 
Vintage Doll Head with Leather Hat and Spiked Collar on Cardboard Box A vintage yellow-toned doll head with blonde hair and blue glass eyes sits atop a cardboard surface, wearing a dark leather wide-brimmed hat. The doll is fitted with a metallic spiked collar, creating an unsettling and industrial aesthetic against a neutral background. The object appears to be a modified or artistically transformed antique children's toy, presenting a surreal and slightly disturbing composition. 
Industrial Cage Light and Safety Protective Gear in Dramatic Monochrome An industrial protective lamp with a sturdy metal cage illuminates a reflective safety mask and connected equipment in a stark, high-contrast lighting environment. The image showcases industrial safety equipment with a dramatic, shadowy aesthetic that emphasizes the metallic textures and protective design of the objects. Industrial workplace safety equipment often incorporates robust design elements to ensure worker protection in challenging environments. 
Slash Film Festival Attendee Presenting at Metro Kinokulturhaus Event Carla Mittersteig participates in the Slash Filmfestival at the Metro Kinokulturhaus, holding an orange book and gesturing while wearing a black festival t-shirt and lanyard. The attendee stands in a white-walled conference or presentation space with display screens visible in the background. The Slash Filmfestival is an annual cinema and media event celebrating contemporary film culture. 
Framed Perspective: Artistic Reflection Through Vintage Wooden Window An artistic composition featuring a partial view of a figure through a weathered wooden frame, creating a layered visual narrative of introspection and perspective. The image presents a blue-tinted silhouette glimpsed through an aged window or picture frame, suggesting themes of memory, isolation, and visual perception. This photographic technique employs selective focus and framing to transform an ordinary scene into a contemplative visual experience. 
Vintage Film Reel on Analog Projector Machine in Low Light A classic film reel mounted on a vintage analog projector, displaying intricate mechanical details and a metallic black finish in a dimly lit setting. The circular reel, marked with "FM" in its center, sits securely attached to the projection equipment, highlighting the precision engineering of mid-20th century film technology. Analog film projection equipment represents a crucial era of cinematic history before the advent of digital filmmaking techniques. 
Vintage Photographic Filter Apparatus with Handwritten Lab Note Scientific equipment reveals an analog photographic filter mounted on a metal frame, featuring a blue-tinted glass element and a labeled mounting bracket. The image displays a vintage laboratory or research setting instrument, with a handwritten note indicating "Proj. Links 2 Filter" at the top of the document. This historical photography tool provides insight into mid-20th century scientific image processing techniques. 
Vintage Film Projector Mechanism with Intricate Mechanical Components A close-up view of a professional film projection system reveals complex mechanical components, including multiple film reels, tension mechanisms, and precision-engineered spinning wheels. The aged metallic surface and intricate mechanical details showcase the sophisticated analog technology used in traditional film projection before digital cinema. Professional cinema projection equipment represented a marvel of mechanical engineering in mid-20th century film technology. 
Precision Mechanical Components: Intricate Engineering Detail Close-up photograph of precision mechanical components revealing complex engineering design and interconnected metallic parts. The image highlights the intricate geometry and technical sophistication of industrial mechanical assemblies. Mechanical engineering and precision manufacturing often rely on such precisely constructed components. 
Luna Film Archival Reel: Allegro Production Metadata Label Luna Film production company archives a film reel labeled "Allegro" with detailed metadata tracking information from Vienna, Austria. The vintage film canister displays an address label with contact details and production tracking code "110" along with processing instructions "IN 3 TAGEN" (In 3 Days). Luna Film, based in Vienna's Gumpendorfer Strasse, represents a historical record of mid-20th century film production processes. 
Slash Film Festival Interior View at Metro Kinokulturhaus, Vienna The Slash Film Festival hosts a screening at Vienna's historic Metro Kinokulturhaus, featuring an elegant theater with a grand crystal chandelier and red velvet seating. The venue's ornate golden proscenium arch frames a stage displaying the festival's bold red "SLASH" logo, highlighting the event's cinematic atmosphere. The Metro Kinokulturhaus is a renowned cultural venue in Vienna that regularly hosts specialized film festivals and cultural events. 
Crimson Seats at Empty Metro Kinokulturhaus Theater The Metro Kinokulturhaus theater features a richly colored auditorium with multiple rows of vibrant red velvet seats, arranged in a traditional tiered seating configuration against a dark background. The plush seats are unoccupied, highlighting the elegant and pristine interior of this cultural venue. The Metro Kinokulturhaus is a significant cinema and cultural space in Vienna known for hosting film festivals and cultural events. 
Blurred "Slash" Graphic Display in Black and White A black and white monochromatic image displays the word "SLASH" in a blurred, glowing white text against a dark background, mounted within a framed display panel with visible mounting points. The graphic appears to be a stylized signage or art installation with a high-contrast, slightly out-of-focus aesthetic. The image suggests a design or festival-related visual element. 
Elegant Dark Red Leather Theater Chairs in Ornate Wooden Interior The photograph depicts luxurious curved leather theater chairs set against rich wooden paneled walls with ornate gold wall sconces. Deep red carpet and meticulously crafted seating showcase the classic, refined interior of what appears to be a historic performance venue or elegant private space. The image captures the sophisticated architectural detailing and sumptuous materials typical of high-end classical theater or cultural institution design. 
Dimly Lit Hallway with Dark Wooden Doors in Red Tones A mysterious, atmospheric corridor features deep red-toned walls and carpet with geometric patterns, illuminated by soft ambient lighting along its length. Dark wooden doors line one side of the hallway, creating a sense of depth and intrigue in the narrow space. The moody lighting and rich color palette suggest an interior design reminiscent of a vintage hotel or theatrical venue. 
Film Casino White Architectural Model with Stylized Logo Signage An architectural model displays the "Film Casino" logo in a minimalist white design, featuring a curved, fluid typography mounted on a structured base. The model appears to be a precise architectural representation, showcasing the branding and spatial concept of the Film Casino venue. This model likely represents a design proposal or architectural visualization for a cinema or entertainment space. 
Metro Kinokulturhaus Architectural Interior with Geometric Angles and Signage Carla Mittersteig visits the Metro Kinokulturhaus during the Slash Filmfestival, capturing a stark architectural interior with angular concrete and glass surfaces. The image features a minimalist "METRO" sign in the foreground, emphasizing the building's architectural geometry and modernist design. The Metro Kinokulturhaus is a significant cultural venue in Vienna known for hosting film screenings and cultural events. 
Minimalist White Staircase with Glass Balustrade in Modern Interior A contemporary architectural interior featuring a sleek white staircase with geometric angular design and a translucent glass side panel. The stairs ascend against neutral-toned walls with subtle lighting creating a sense of spatial depth and clean architectural lines. The minimalist design exemplifies modern architectural principles of simplicity and functional elegance. 
Modern White Staircase with Minimalist Glass Balustrade in Interior Space The architectural photograph showcases a contemporary white staircase with angular geometric design and integrated lighting, featuring clean lines and a frosted glass panel alongside the steps. The staircase appears to be part of an interior renovation or design project, with subtle shadowing and precise architectural detailing. The minimalist architectural style emphasizes spatial efficiency and modern aesthetic principles in interior design. 
Ornate Candelabra Illuminating Elegant Wooden Interior with Antique Candle Sconce A vintage candelabra with three glowing candles casts warm light on intricate wooden architectural details, revealing an opulent, dark-toned interior space. The gold-toned candle holder features elaborate baroque-style scrollwork and is mounted against richly carved wooden paneling. The scene evokes the atmospheric lighting and refined craftsmanship of a historical, luxurious interior from the 19th century. 
Carla Presentation at Slash Filmfestival in Historic Metro Kinokulturhaus Carla Mittersteig presented her project at the Slash Filmfestival, held in the elegant Metro Kinokulturhaus, an ornate historic cinema with red velvet seats and classical architectural details. The white projection screen displays her name against the theater's rich wooden paneling and dramatic stage arch. The Metro Kinokulturhaus is a renowned Vienna venue for cultural and film events, featuring preserved early 20th-century theatrical design. 
Slash Filmfestival Presenters on Stage at Metro Kinokulturhaus Carla Mittersteig and fellow presenters stand on the red-curtained stage during the Slash Filmfestival at Metro Kinokulturhaus, showcasing the event's distinctive staging and cinematographic atmosphere. Four individuals are positioned across the stage, standing against a bold red "SLASH" backdrop, representing the festival's dynamic film culture. The Slash Filmfestival is a prominent event celebrating contemporary cinema and visual storytelling in Vienna. You might also like
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