An Ever-Closer Union

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The collapse of communism in 1989 shook Central and Eastern Europe. For decades, many people lived behind completely closed and heavily guarded borders. Now, as they took their first steps across the former “Iron Curtain”, they brought their cameras with them. They documented the border itself as well as the world beyond it and their first encounters. Here we show your personal views of one of the greatest historical transformations of the 20th century – through your own pictures and videos. You can then see your contribution the next time you visit our exhibit: “Into the Unknown – Austria Since 1918” on the Heldenplatz in Vienna. This online exhibit creates a unique mosaic each time. Every click of a plus expands the picture. Videos and pictures that are side by side, also have something in common.

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Director: Monika Sommer

Curator: Stefan Benedik
Curatorial Assistants: Teresa Heidemann, Vanessa Tautter, Nikolaus Thoman
Graphics, design and implementation: treat
Thanks to: Tiroler Landesmuseen/Zeughaus, Forvideo

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First crossings of the "Iron Curtain" before and 1989

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An Ever-Closer Union

First crossings of the "Iron Curtain" before and 1989

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What memories do you associate with the time when the “Iron Curtain” opened in 1989—and with the time before? Were you yourself at the border, or do you know someone who crossed it for the first time?

Share your story with us through a photo, a video, or by thtough an object! We look forward to your contribution!

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