Bus Stop 73a

Bus Stop 73a is set in Macondo, a settlement on the outskirts of Vienna where refugees, fleeing conflicts for over 50 years, have rebuilt their lives. This unique, self-sufficient community developed without municipal support, leaving it largely unrecognisable to outsiders. With few surfaced roads, streetlights, or signs, Macondo is a labyrinth of untold stories. For decades, its residents fought for a bus stop to connect them with the rest of the city.

In collaboration with the performance group Cabula, Pinsky worked alongside the residents to document the past, present, and future of Macondo. This collective effort resulted in a detailed map, mounted on a billboard at the newly installed Bus Stop 73a. This map, however, is more than just a record; it’s an evolving narrative. Commuters waiting for the bus are invited to contribute—adding missing street names, locations, graffiti, or even personal declarations. Their contributions are regularly incorporated into new editions of the map, making the residents the primary creators of this living exhibition.