Tag: austria
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See the World’s Largest Monastery Library in Austria
Admont Abbey is a Benedictine monastery located on the Enns River in the town of Admont, Austria. It is the oldest remaining monastery in Styria and contains the largest monastic library in the world. The abbey is known for its Baroque architecture, art, and manuscripts. While the abbey itself was completed in 1074 the library (late…
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Portraits of “Costume Play” Enthusiasts in their Homes by Klaus Pichler
In his ongoing series of portraits titled Just the Two of Us, photographer Klaus Pitchler gained access to the homes of Austrian costume play (cosplay) enthusiasts where he photographed the elaborately costumed individuals against the backdrops of their everyday life. Via his artist statement: Who hasn’t had the desire just to be someone else for awhile? Dressing up is a…