Lina Morgenstern - The story of a rebel

"Lina despised the restrictions imposed on her by her parents and society. She looked for opportunities to expand her knowledge and was tormented by the thought that she might never get this chance." Lina Morgenstern's achievements seem highly modern: As a Jew in Prussia, she founded public kitchens, initiated over 30 associations to support women in need and helped export the Fröbel kindergarten to England. Gerhard J. Rekel's meticulously researched book provides an insight into the almost inexhaustible drive for action of a hitherto little-known exceptional figure.

Gerhard J. Rekel was born in Graz in 1965. He graduated from the Vienna Film Academy and received a British Academy nomination, a Biennale invitation and the Japanese Screenplay Award for the comedy “Trauma”. He has written several screenplays for “Tatort” and has directed science documentaries for ARTE, ZDF and other broadcasters. Rekel has published several novels, including “Der Duft des Kaffees”. Most recently published by K&S, “Monsieur Orient-Express” received the ITB BookAward 2023 and has been translated into English, French and Dutch.

An event of the Weltmuseum Wien Friends. The Weltmuseum Wien Friends association offers a variety of advanced events to all those interested in the Weltmuseum Wien, such as object discussions, special guided tours, excursions as well as film and photo lectures.

Event in German language.
The lecture is free of charge (valid museum ticket required, free entrance for members of the Weltmuseum Wien Friends, for annual ticket holders, Patrons, Members and Ambassadors as well as ICOM members and holders of the Kulturpass)
Registration: friends@weltmuseumwien.at   
Meeting point: WMW Forum