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Winter Term (’25/’26) Cultural Studies/Medical Humanities Lecture: “Culture, Health and Justice”

Winter Term (’25/’26) Cultural Studies/Medical Humanities Lecture: “Culture, Health and Justice”

This term, our very own Prof. Dr. Monika Pietrzak-Franger will take a critical look into the intertwining of medical practice, representations, and health politics in this new lecture series. The development of the public sphere of health information has been profoundly shaped by a wide range of media, spanning from 17th-century broadsheets to contemporary social platforms like TikTok. This lecture will provide a critical overview of the patterns, developments, and characteristics of both historical and contemporary visual cultures of health….

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“Scheinbar Genesen: Leben mit Long Covid” at X FX FRAMES PER SPACE • DIFFERENT LOGICS – SHARED QUESTIONS

“Scheinbar Genesen: Leben mit Long Covid” at X FX FRAMES PER SPACE • DIFFERENT LOGICS – SHARED QUESTIONS

Mark your calendars! We’re excited to announce our participation in the major interdisciplinary exhibition, “X FRAMES PER SPACE • DIFFERENT LOGICS – SHARED QUESTIONS,” opening this Saturday, November 8th, 2025! This ambitious exhibition, curated by Annette Tesarek, Sebastian Pfeifhofer, and Melina Steiner, brings together over 70 diverse artistic and scientific positions to explore the fundamental “frames” that construct our perception. It’s a fascinating meeting point where art and science converge to illuminate complex and shared questions. 🖼️ Our Contribution: Protected…

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Foto Wien 2025: Panel discussion “Photography, Medicine and Power” with Monika Pietrzak-Franger

Foto Wien 2025: Panel discussion “Photography, Medicine and Power” with Monika Pietrzak-Franger

The visual representation of the body—from 19th-century clinical photography to today’s AI-generated diagnostics—has long been a battleground of science, power, and desire. In the context of the Foto Wien Days, you are invited to join us for an exploration of how lens-based media engages with medical visuality, past and present. We will discuss how photographic practices can reclaim taboo or marginalized experiences and help reimagine bodily autonomy, health, and pleasure in the age of algorithmic care. With: In conversation with:…

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New Lecture Series “(Sexual) Health: Media, Inequalities and Justice”

New Lecture Series “(Sexual) Health: Media, Inequalities and Justice”

How have visual cultures shaped our understanding of health, identity, and justice across time? From the woodcuts of 17th-century broadsheets to the fast-paced, algorithm-driven world of TikTok, the public sphere of health information has always been deeply intertwined with media, politics, and power. This lecture series, led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Monika Pietrzak-Franger, invites you to explore the ever-evolving relationship between health, visual representation, and societal inequities. Join us as we explore the ways medical concepts like health, disease, illness, and…

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