Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Ludwig Hevesi
1843-1910
Kunst- und Theaterkritiker
sowie Feuilletonist des Fremdenblattes
und des Pester Lloyd
wohnte zwischen 1875 und 1910
in diesem Haus.
Er war einer der
einflussreichsten Verfechter
und Chronist der Wiener Sezession.
"Der Zeit ihre Kunst, der Kunst ihre Freiheit"
stammt von ihm.
An art- and theater critic of Hungarian origin, as well as an essayist for the Newspaper Pester Lloyd, Hevesi lived in this building between 1875 and 1910.
He was one of the most influential advocates and chronicler of the Vienna Secession. The saying "To every age its art, to every art its freedom" comes from him.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 48° 12.192′ N, 16° 22.312′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. Marker is at the intersection of Walfischgasse and Akademiestrasse, on the right when traveling east on Walfischgasse . Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Walfischgasse 8, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ottoman Siege of 1529 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Matthias Sindelar (about 150 meters away); Wiener Aero-Club (about 150 meters away); Professor Friedrich Hacker (about 210 meters away); Dr. Otto Willmann (about 210 meters away); Staatsoper (about 210 meters away); Richard Wagner (about 210 meters away); Adolf Loos (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.
Also see . . . Lajos Hevesi (Wikipedia). (Submitted on September 19, 2017.)
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