Cassandra in Vienna: Street Art Passage

One part of a thriving art community is having art that is highly visible and accessible to everyone. Street art is a wonderful addition to any art community. Street art not only offers diverse styles and relevant political messages, but also wonderfully utilizes otherwise blank walls. Richmond, Virginia has recently resolved to cultivate a more vibrant street art presence and I've been delighted to see various murals sprouting up around the city on often unexpected locations. Street art, whether legal or not, offers interesting insights to a city and its people. From graffiti and murals one can get a feel for an area's personality, challenges, and priorities.

There are a number of themed passages in the MuseumQuartier in Vienna, all of which I would like to explore.

But there is one between the Spittelberg and the MuseumsQuartier dedicated solely to street art that I find particularly interesting. This passage features permanent art by a French graffiti artist by the name of "Invader" as well as changing pieces done by local street artists. Each new exhibit is accompanied by a new edition of Street Art Magazine.

Other passages around the MuseumsQuartier include a comic passage, and a typography passage. Admission is free and hours are really any time of day you're walking in the area (though I would assume daylight would probably be safer and afford better visibility).