About this Event
The (completed in 1911) is one of the masterpieces of the Austrian architect and testimony to the creative genius of the Wiener Werkstätte, a group of artists and craftsmen. Its highlight is the dining room with the famous mosaic frieze by that represents a precious and never withering garden. The utopian idea that art should permeate all walks of life and all human activities, reached its glory in this special ensemble that has been included on UNESCO´s World heritage list in 2009. In her research on Josef Hoffmann´s ensembles, Anette Freytag has brought forward a method to analyze them from a “garden-viewpoint”. During the lecture, the audience is taken on a ‘promenade’ through the Stoclet House that is not open to the public and represents a lost world of utopian ideals that have been developed around 1900.
is a Professor of the History and Theory of Landscape Architecture at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers University.
The lecture will be followed by an Austrian wine reception.
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Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
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Please bring an I.D.
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Latecomer Policy: Please be advised that there can be no further admittance once the event has started.
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Seating is not guaranteed.
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Please note that photographs and footage will be taken throughout the event. These might be used by ACF DC for marketing and publicity in our publications, on our website and in social media, or in any third-party publication.
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Parking on International Court is available after 6:30 pm (for the duration of the event), or on 36th Street (access to the Embassy through the park behind the building). Van Ness Metro (Red Line) is a short distance away.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court Northwest, Washington, United States
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