Florian Rainer. Tagada
Exhibition
WestLicht. Schauplatz für Fotografie Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Wien
12.9.—9.11.2025
Artists: Rainer Florian
Curator: Nike Bekemeier, Anna Heppermann, Fabian Knierim
When Vienna’s Giant Ferris Wheel casts its evening shadows on the Prater, a much smaller but maybe even more significant wheel comes to life: the Tagada. For decades, it has drawn crowds of teenagers looking for a way to escape and find a sense of belonging. Florian Rainer’s series, taken during the summer season of 2020, is a story about this centrifuge and its riders, the teenagers that form its family. The Tagada is a stage for those who want to shine and a meeting point for those with nowhere else to go. It is the only Prater ride that requires skill and physical effort—some learn to ride and some don’t. The riders understand the risks and accept the potential injuries as part of the experience. It is a place where young people, who very often lack other social backing, can gather, and a room for transformation, where the shy become confident. The speed, sounds, lights, their friends and the audience allow them to forget their worries and give them a space to grow up in.
Attention: For details on accessibility, please contact the program partner directly.
Attention: For details on accessibility, please contact the program partner directly.
Mon11 AM–7 PM
Tue11 AM–7 PM
Wed11 AM–7 PM
Thu11 AM–9 PM
Fri11 AM–7 PM
Sat11 AM–7 PM
Sun11 AM–7 PM
12.00 € Barrier-free
Artists: Rainer Florian
Curator: Nike Bekemeier, Anna Heppermann, Fabian Knierim
When Vienna’s Giant Ferris Wheel casts its evening shadows on the Prater, a much smaller but maybe even more significant wheel comes to life: the Tagada. For decades, it has drawn crowds of teenagers looking for a way to escape and find a sense of belonging. Florian Rainer’s series, taken during the summer season of 2020, is a story about this centrifuge and its riders, the teenagers that form its family. The Tagada is a stage for those who want to shine and a meeting point for those with nowhere else to go. It is the only Prater ride that requires skill and physical effort—some learn to ride and some don’t. The riders understand the risks and accept the potential injuries as part of the experience. It is a place where young people, who very often lack other social backing, can gather, and a room for transformation, where the shy become confident. The speed, sounds, lights, their friends and the audience allow them to forget their worries and give them a space to grow up in.
Attention: For details on accessibility, please contact the program partner directly.
Attention: For details on accessibility, please contact the program partner directly.
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When Vienna’s Giant Ferris Wheel casts its evening shadows on the Prater, a much smaller but maybe even more significant wheel comes to life: the Tagada. For decades, it has drawn crowds of teenagers looking for a way to escape and find a sense of belonging. Florian...
Opening hours:
Mon11 AM–7 PM
Tue11 AM–7 PM
Wed11 AM–7 PM
Thu11 AM–9 PM
Fri11 AM–7 PM
Sat11 AM–7 PM
Sun11 AM–7 PM
Address:
Westbahnstraße 40
1070 Wien
Westbahnstraße 40
1070 Wien