Rebecca Merlick: Coffee House Vienna
From creaking floors and stained cups to voices and memories of café owners and regulars, Merlick's work carefully reconstructs these spaces as living archives. Visitors can navigate a digitally recreated café environment, discovering hidden fragments and stories as if inside a video game. The installation also features sculptural works using rare Viennese ceramics, bridging craft and technology.
Opening with a special reception on July 25 with the artist in attendance, this exhibition is a meditative experience on place, memory, and community in the face of urban change.
Tuesday – Friday: 14:00 – 19:00
Sat & Sun: 12:00 – 19:00
Closed: Mondays
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