UN-/SICHTBAR Panel Discussion, WestLicht Gallery, Vienna, January 2025
On January 29, 2025, WestLicht Gallery in Vienna, Austria hosted "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft," a panel discussion exploring marginalized women's social experiences. The event featured speakers Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer from Momentum Institut, sprungbrett, and Neunerhaus, discussing critical perspectives on women's lived realities through an interdisciplinary dialogue moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann.
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WestLicht Gallery Visitors Viewing Black and White Video Installation During the UN-/SICHTBAR event at WestLicht gallery in January 2025, visitors examined a video installation depicting two figures in black and white. Two participants stand closely observing the monochrome screen, with framed photographs visible on surrounding white walls. The event explored marginalized women's life realities through visual art and multimedia presentations (Image 1 of 33). 
Black Stacking Chairs with Minimalist Chrome Wire Frame Design Monochromatic black chairs with sleek wire frame construction are arranged in an overlapping, stacked configuration on a dark surface. The chairs feature a modern, minimalist design with thin metal supports and solid black seats, creating a geometric visual pattern of lines and shadows. The image showcases an architectural furniture study emphasizing clean lines and structural elegance. 
Stacked Modern Chairs Revealing Geometric Shadows and Patterns Black stackable chairs are intricately arranged to create complex geometric patterns and intersecting lines in a monochromatic black and white composition. The chairs are positioned to reveal intricate shadow play and structural interactions between their metal frames and curved surfaces. The image was photographed by Michael Seirer, showcasing the minimalist design and architectural potential of contemporary seating. 
Stacked Chairs in Black and White Gallery Setting Black and white photograph depicting multiple stacked chairs with intricate geometric lines in an art gallery space. The chairs are arranged in a complex, overlapping pattern, creating a striking visual rhythm against the gallery's white walls and framed photographs in the background. The image showcases the minimalist design of modern seating and the architectural potential of everyday objects. 
Black and White Documentary Photograph of Children in Challenging Circumstances A black and white documentary photograph depicting young children in a stark, intimate setting, showcasing a poignant moment of vulnerability and resilience. The image reveals three children huddled together, their expressions conveying a sense of hardship and emotional depth. This photograph exemplifies documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark's renowned ability to capture profound human stories through compassionate visual storytelling. 
Framed Black and White Photography Exhibit at WestLicht Gallery On January 29, 2025, WestLicht hosted a photography exhibition featuring a black and white image displayed within a gallery setting, partially obscured by a ladder in the foreground. The photograph is carefully mounted in a white frame against a white wall, creating a minimalist visual composition that draws attention to the central artwork. WestLicht is a significant cultural venue in Vienna known for showcasing contemporary photographic works. 
Laptop Displaying UN-/SICHTBAR Event Screen at WestLicht Photography Event On January 29, 2025, the UN-/SICHTBAR event explored women's societal realities at WestLicht, featuring participants from Momentum Institut, sprungbrett, and Neunerhaus. A white laptop displays the event's title screen, showcasing digital presentation materials. The WestLicht venue hosts critical discussions about marginalized social experiences through artistic and institutional collaborations. 
WestLicht Photography Stage: UN-/SICHTBAR Event on Women's Social Realities On January 29, 2025, at WestLicht photography venue, participants including Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer discussed "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" (Invisible/Visible: Women's Life Realities at Society's Margins). The image shows a silhouetted figure against event signage highlighting the "WestLicht" venue and the event's thematic poster. The discussion, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann, explored critical perspectives on marginalized women's experiences. 
UN-/SICHTBAR Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities at WestLicht On January 29, 2025, WestLicht hosted the "UN-/SICHTBAR" panel discussion featuring Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer discussing women's social marginalization. The image shows a prepared conference setting with a projection screen, round tables, and chairs, ready for the moderated conversation by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The event explores the lived experiences of women at the edges of society, organized by the Momentum Institute, sprungbrett, and Neunerhaus. 
Nathalie Neubauer Moderating WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities On January 29, 2025, Nathalie Neubauer, Head of Art Education at WestLicht, leads a panel discussion titled "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" in Vienna. She sits confidently holding a microphone and book, speaking animatedly in front of framed black and white photographs in the gallery space. The event brings together experts from Momentum Institute, sprungbrett, and Neunerhaus to discuss marginalized women's experiences. 
UN-/SICHTBAR Panel Discussion on Women's Societal Realities at WestLicht Gallery On January 29, 2025, WestLicht Gallery hosted the "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" panel featuring Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The event drew a full audience in a gallery space with photographic exhibitions, with panelists seated at the front discussing marginalized women's experiences. The panel was part of WestLicht's ongoing commitment to highlighting social issues through visual and dialogic platforms. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Societal Realities with Mary Ellen Mark On January 29, 2025, WestLicht gallery hosted a panel discussion "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" featuring Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. Participants are seated on a stage with a large photographic exhibit backdrop, engaging in a conversation about marginalized women's experiences. The event is part of WestLicht's ongoing series exploring social issues through visual storytelling and dialogue. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities with Barbara Blaha and Colleagues On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha from Momentum Institut, Martina Fürpass from sprungbrett, and Elisabeth Hammer from Neunerhaus participated in a panel discussion at WestLicht, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The panel explored women's lived experiences at the margins of society, with participants seated at a discussion table in front of a black and white photography exhibition. The event was part of WestLicht's ongoing commitment to highlighting social issues through visual and dialogic platforms. Panel Discussion on Women's Societal Realities at WestLicht Gallery Event On January 29, 2025, WestLicht hosted a panel discussion "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" featuring Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The blurred, reflective image shows attendees seated in a gallery space with framed photographs visible, creating a layered visual representation of the discussion. The event explored marginalized women's lived experiences through an interdisciplinary dialogue between experts from Momentum Institut, sprungbrett, and Neunerhaus. 
WestLicht Gallery Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer participated in an expert panel at WestLicht, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann, discussing marginalized women's life experiences. The image shows a full audience seated in the gallery, with a lone audience member standing to the side, listening intently to the discussion. The event was part of the "UN-/SICHTBAR" (Visible/Invisible) series exploring social dynamics and women's perspectives. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities with Barbara Blaha and Colleagues On January 29, 2025, WestLicht hosted the panel discussion "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" featuring speakers Barbara Blaha from Momentum Institut, Martina Fürpass from sprungbrett, and Elisabeth Hammer from Neunerhaus. The panelists are seated at a discussion table with framed black and white photographs visible in the background, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann from WestLicht. The event explores marginal social experiences of women through an interdisciplinary panel format. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities with Barbara Blaha On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer participated in an event at WestLicht about women's marginalized social experiences, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The panelists are seated at a table with water glasses, engaged in discussion with a woman in a red top speaking into a microphone. The panel was part of WestLicht's ongoing programming exploring social justice and women's perspectives. 
UN-/SICHTBAR Panel Discussion on Women's Societal Realities at WestLicht On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer participated in the "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" panel discussion at WestLicht, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The participants are seated at a round table with microphones and water bottles, engaged in an animated conversation against a backdrop of black and white photographs. The event explores the lived experiences of women marginalized in society, highlighting critical social discourse. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Societal Realities with Barbara Blaha On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha from Momentum Institut and colleagues participated in the "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" panel at WestLicht, discussing marginalized women's experiences. The image shows participants engaged in a thoughtful discussion, with a woman holding a microphone and another listening intently against a backdrop of black and white photographic artwork. The event brought together experts from organizations like sprungbrett and Neunerhaus to explore critical social issues. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Realities with Barbara Blaha and Participants On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha from Momentum Institut, Martina Fürpass from sprungbrett, and Elisabeth Hammer from Neunerhaus participated in a panel discussion at WestLicht, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. A large audience gathered in the gallery, seated and attentive during the event discussing marginalized women's life experiences. The WestLicht gallery is known for hosting critical social discourse through photography and panel discussions. 
UN-/SICHTBAR Panel Discussion on Women's Societal Realities at WestLicht On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer participated in the "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" panel at WestLicht, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The panelists are seated at tables with water glasses, facing an attentive audience in a gallery setting with framed photographs visible in the background. The event explored the lived experiences of women on the margins of society, bringing together leaders from Momentum Institut, sprungbrett, and Neunerhaus. 
Barbara Blaha Speaking at WestLicht's "UN-/SICHTBAR" Event on Women's Social Realities On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha, director of the Momentum Institute, participated in the "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" panel discussion at WestLicht in Vienna. Dressed in a cream-colored sweater and seated on stage, Blaha speaks into a microphone during the event moderated by Nathalie Neubauer. The panel explored the lived experiences of women marginalized in society, featuring speakers from organizations like sprungbrett and Neunerhaus. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities with Martina Fürpass On January 29, 2025, Martina Fürpass of sprungbrett and a colleague participated in the "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" panel discussion at WestLicht, discussing women's marginalized social experiences. The participants are seated at a table with water bottles, with one holding a microphone and smiling during the conversation. The WestLicht event explores critical perspectives on women's societal challenges through collaborative dialogue and expert insights. 
Mary Ellen Mark Discussion at WestLicht: Reflection on Societal Margins On January 29, 2025, participants including Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer gathered at WestLicht for a discussion about women's lived experiences on society's edges. A contemplative figure sits in the foreground, with a black and white portrait of a woman with curly hair visible in the background, suggesting themes of visibility and representation. The event was part of a broader dialogue exploring marginalized perspectives and social dynamics. 
Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities at WestLicht Photography Center On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer participated in the "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen*" panel at WestLicht, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The event, viewed through framed gallery windows, features participants engaged in discussion about marginalized women's experiences. WestLicht Photography Center is a renowned cultural venue in Vienna dedicated to photographic exhibitions and social discourse. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Societal Realities with Key Social Experts On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer participated in an UN-/SICHTBAR panel discussion at WestLicht, exploring women's lived experiences at society's margins. A large audience filled the gallery space, attentively listening to the discussion moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The event was part of WestLicht's ongoing commitment to highlighting critical social issues through interdisciplinary dialogue. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Societal Realities with Blaha, Fürpass, Hammer On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer participated in a panel discussion at WestLicht about women's marginalized social experiences, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The event featured five panelists seated at a table facing a seated audience, with framed black and white photographic artwork visible on the gallery walls behind them. The panel was part of the "UN-/SICHTBAR" (Visible/Invisible) event exploring the lived experiences of women at society's periphery (Image 27 of 33). 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Societal Realities with Barbara Blaha On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha (Momentum Institute), Martina Fürpass (sprungbrett), and Elisabeth Hammer (Neunerhaus) participated in an UN-/SICHTBAR panel discussion at WestLicht, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The panelists are seated at a table with water glasses, engaged in a serious conversation about marginalized women's life experiences. The event explores critical social issues through an intersectional feminist lens. 
Anna Heppermann Speaks at WestLicht's "UN-/SICHTBAR" Women's Realities Discussion Anna Heppermann, Kuratorische Assistenz at WestLicht, delivers a presentation during the "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" event in Vienna on January 29, 2025. Speaking into a microphone with an expressive gesture, Heppermann stands before black and white photographic artworks in a gallery setting. The event explores the lived experiences of women at the margins of society, featuring speakers from Momentum Institut, sprungbrett, and Neunerhaus. 
Anna Heppermann Speaking at WestLicht's "UN-/SICHTBAR" Event on Women's Societal Realities Anna Heppermann, Curatorial Assistant at WestLicht, speaks during the panel discussion "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" in Vienna on January 29, 2025. She holds a microphone while wearing glasses and a black Fred Perry sweater, addressing the audience with an engaged expression. The event explores the lived experiences of women at the margins of society, featuring speakers from Momentum Institute, sprungbrett, and Neunerhaus. 
WestLicht Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities with Momentum Institut On January 29, 2025, WestLicht hosted a panel discussion "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" featuring Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. Participants are seated in a gallery-like space with black and white photographs lining the walls, engaged in a focused conversation about marginalized women's experiences. The event was part of WestLicht's ongoing commitment to amplifying critical social discourse through art and dialogue. 
WestLicht Photography Gallery Panel Discussion on Women's Social Realities On January 29, 2025, Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer participated in an expert panel at WestLicht, discussing marginalized women's lived experiences, moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. A large audience filled the gallery, seated facing multiple black and white photographic exhibits mounted on white walls. The event was part of WestLicht's ongoing commitment to showcasing critical social discourse through visual storytelling. 
WestLicht Event: Participants Discussing Women's Social Realities in Contemporary Society On January 29, 2025, participants including Barbara Blaha, Martina Fürpass, and Elisabeth Hammer gathered at WestLicht for a panel discussion titled "UN-/SICHTBAR: Lebensrealitäten von Frauen* am Rande der Gesellschaft" moderated by Nathalie Neubauer and Anna Heppermann. The event featured a crowded audience listening intently to the speakers, with a black-and-white photographic artwork visible in the background. The panel focused on exploring the lived experiences of women at the margins of society, highlighting critical social issues through dialogue and expertise. You might also like
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