Reading with Franzobel and Natascha Gangl

As part of the Touch Nature exhibition, Franzobel and Natascha Gangl offer fascinating insights into their latest works, which compellingly address some of the most pressing questions of our time.

Franzobel – Hundred Words for Snow

Franzobel reads from Hundred Words for Snow, in which he tells the tragic story of Minik, an Inughuit boy. Taken to New York as part of an ethnological exhibition, Minik becomes a symbol of the survival struggle of an almost extinct people. The novel not only lingers in history but also opens doors to profound questions about culture and exclusion.

Natascha Gangl – Kučnytza. The Snake in the Line

Natascha Gangl takes us on a journey with her texts from an ongoing project, set in the southeastern Styrian border region. She uncovers the subtle yet powerful interconnections between nature, politics, and history, creating a space where heterogeneity in language and meaning merges into a compelling dialogue — a dialogue about deception, resistance, and what we can learn from nature.

Free admission with a museum ticket