Pirate Cultures: Unter dem Asphalt der Strand
An exhibition organized by the artist collective Sandkasten Syndikat
curated by Magdalena Scheicher
From May 8th – 16th 2024, the artist collective Sandkasten Syndikat brought a pirate beach to Vienna. The group show was realized together with actors from Mz* Baltazar’s Laboratory, RAD Performance, Kollektiv Raumstation, Friends & Partners in Crime. It took place at the imposing former laundry hall of the arts and cultural center Semmelweiklinik, a former hospital in the 18th District of Vienna.
Pirate Cultures: Unter dem Asphalt der Strand (Pirate Cultures: Under the Asphalt, the Beach) revolved around topics of re-appropriation, hijacking and (bio-)hacking, body sovereignity, DIY cultures, commoning, care and the (technology-enabled) self-organization of solidarity networks.
Kindly supported by Stadt Wien Kultur and Bezirkskultur Währing
ARTISTS & ACTORS Lenard Bender, Joanna Coleman, Siri Dacar, Elias Galli, Michel Gölz, Gunnar Grandel, Michael Haag, Ariadne Hinzen, Lilia Jantzen, Olivia Jaques, Je. Jesch, Lena Kauer, Markus Liszt, Mary Maggic, Martina Moro, Sandro Nicolussi, Hannah Niemand, Alina Noll, David Pridal, Patrícia J. Reis, Lea Schade, Jakob Schauer, Thessa Schönegger, Daphne v. Schrader, Oliver Stöckigt, Anna Watzinger, Stefanie Wuschitz, Sarah Zelt, Conny Zenk, Robert Zimmermann
CURATOR Magdalena Scheicher
PROJECT ASSISTANCE Joanna Coleman
PRODUCTION Der Goldene Shit Agency, Markus Liszt
DISPLAY & TECH Markus Liszt
GRAPHIC DESIGN Joanna Coleman
PUBLIC RELATIONS Joanna Coleman, Sandro Nicolussi, Magdalena Scheicher
SUPPORT SEMMELWEISKLINIK Barbara Klampfl & Daniela Schindler




















Opening, 08.05.2024
18:00 Opening with performative interventions by Kollektiv Raumstation & a/o (Mz* Baltazar’s Laboratory)
20:00 Plunder Sonics & Pirate Radio Compositions: Sound Performance by David Pridal (Sandkasten Syndikat)
Opening Hours
09.05. – 15.05, 16:00 – 20:00
closed on Sundays & Mondays
Closing, 16.05.2024
18:00 Lecture Performance by keinponny
Open End Lento Violento Trash Beach Party


