22. June 2022
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"What does the Austrian Constitution have to do with me?" opened in Seestadt

by Jewish Museum Vienna
Five people stand by a wooden railing at the water, three women in yellow, light gray, and black dresses, one holding an orange book, and a man in a suit
© Ouriel Morgensztern
The Austrian Constitution concerns us all and often has a direct impact on our daily lives. A new outdoor exhibition of the Jewish Museum Vienna in Seestadt tells its story.
Our Constitution is the basis for democracy and the rule of law. However, this document’s origin, content and importance are scarcely anchored in the consciousness of the population. This is exactly what the exhibition wants to change! Featuring numerous illustrations, the exhibition provides information about the Austrian Constitution, freedom, equality, democracy and the rule of law in an entertaining and humorous way.
The exhibition sees itself as an intervention in public space and is primarily aimed at adolescents and young adults. It wants to raise public awareness of the Constitution and pave the way for its content to be popularized, especially among young people, because the Constitution belongs and matters to us all.
What does the Austrian Constitution have to do with me? A lot – visit us in Seestadt!
Sign for constitution exhibition by the lake: Sign reading 'What does the constitution have to do with me?' on a gravel beach, featuring drawings of a cake and a round figure, tied with a white ribbon
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Constitution flyers on a table: A stack of flyers titled 'Was ist die Verfassung?' lies on a table. In the background is a colorful blurred sign with text.
© Ouriel Morgensztern
Outdoor event by water with information sign: People gathered on a wooden pier by water at an outdoor event with a sign reading 'Was hat die Verfassung mit mir zu tun?' and yellow balloons
© Ouriel Morgensztern