Australien

An artwork from the famous artist Hildegard Unterweger, showing 8 mothers from different nations and cultural groups, will be presented simultaneously in 8 different cities in the world on 8/8/2008. During the disclosure of this artwork a native woman will be making the following announcement:

"When all mothers of this world   raise their children in the sense of freedom and preventing that their children join a war - there would be no war on earth."

This message, translated in 11 languages has been typographically designed by Christoph Ganahl.

In addition to this performance, the organizer of each of the 8 cities will arrange for an individual event.

More details you will find under the following contacts:

Homepage: http://kunstkunst.com/8actions.html

Email: 8actions@inode.at

Places:

06:00 a.m. Flagstaff (Arizona) - 09:00 a.m. Temuco (Chile) - 03:00 p.m. Feldkirch (Österreich) - 03:00 p.m. Roma (italy) - 06:30 p.m.  Kumuly (Indien) - 01:00 p.m. Kaolack (Senegal)  - 10:00 p.m. Myókò-shi (Japan) - 11:00 p.m.  Albury (Australien)

 

 

AUSTRALIA

Date: 8^th August 2008  

Time:11.00 pm

The place for the event:

Lounge
With recognized gallery

2/453 Dean Street. 
Albury
NSW 2640

Phone: (02) 6021 5880
Fax: (02) 6021 5880

Homepage: www.theloungeafe.com.au

Email: christopher_barbara@aapt.net.au

Contactperson: Barbara Mössmer - Event: action from  Mothers in Albury 

Fotos: View Larger Map

Albury Australien

Demographics

Population: 120,233

Industry: Wool, beef, dairy, rice, fruit, tobacco, hopps and a variety of cereal crops.

The towns Albury and Wodonga, whilst 7 km apart and on opposite sides of the Murray River, form a large urban area that borders NSW and Victoria. On the main transport corridor between Sydney and Melbourne, the towns are a strategic hub for business, commerce, transport, health and education, which places it centrally to 75% of the Australian population. Albury-Wodonga and surrounding areas are rapidly developing as a fast growing centre for trade, industry, agriculture and tourism. The area is an all round tourist haven. In summer thousands flock to the “Mighty Murray River” to enjoy a variety of water sports. Albury-Wodonga is also rapidly developing a reputation as a gateway to both the Victorian and NSW snowfields, providing some of the finest skiing in Australia. The region is home to two universities, three TAFE colleges as well as the Hume Industries Development Centre and a Continuing Education Centre. All major banks, car dealers, hardware, electrical/appliances, fast-food restaurants and an extensive selection of national retail, chain and independent stores are represented in the region. The main industries of employment are: • Wholesale/Retail Trade, Accommodation, Cafes & Restaurants; • Manufacturing, Construction, Electricity, Gas & Water Supply; and • Education, Health & Community Services. Many government departments have established a regional centre in Albury-Wodonga. There are 4,000 defence or public administration personnel based in the area. A number of large companies have major operations in Albury-Wodonga such as Uncle Ben’s, Macquarie Textiles, Kimberly Clark and BTR Engineering. Australian Newsprint has established a recycling fibre facility in the area.

 

Fotos with the mothers from albury:

Barbara Mossmer befestigt das Bild an der Wand

Brigitte Weber spricht den Friedenssatz

Barbara Mössmer, Meredith Nicholson, Elisabeth Schillings

Rekha Maharaj, Lara Baden-Powell