With a focus on Egypt and Japan, which were often assigned to the “Orient” according to the understanding of cultural geography of the time, different facets of this phenomenon are shown. A close look at the, from today’s perspective, unusual composition of the countries and at the “inner workings” of the enthusiasm for the Orient during the World Fair in Vienna reveals the complexity of Orientalism in Vienna in the late 19th century.
On the exhibition
Lilli Hollein, General Director, MAK
Mio Wakita-Elis, Curator, MAK Asia Collection
Exhibition dates:
28.6.–22.10.2023
Free admission to the opening