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From Rhizome Artbase
wir_hier is a non-profit media project with long-term detainees at a state prison in Vienna, Austria. The aim is to support artistic potential that has so far been neglected and carry creative work out into public space. Launched in 2003, wir_hier initiates regular presentations (theatre work, photography, mixed media, web applications) and lectures on the given situation.
The project is a joint effort of performers and media artists alike, allowing people in custody to work within a stimulating and transparent environment. wir_hier is supported by the city council of Vienna, Sitedefinition and Valence.