August 28, 2008

Autobahn.

The Autobahn is a mythological object – both a blessing and a curse. Motorways connect communities, however, often separate natural habitats as they cross valleys, forest and farmland. They carve-up the landscape. The Autobahn celebrates individuality - speed affordable to the masses.

“Entdeckung der Korridore/Discovery of Corridors” by Prinzgau/podgorschek

The artwork “Entdeckung der Korridore/Discovery of Corridors” by Prinzgau/podgorschek buries the Autobahn (and the cultural form of the road) in the ground – a staged archaeological excavation.
Vanishing motorways – just wishful thinking?

the site in Paasdorf/Mistelbach, photo by Christian Wachter