Ceramic Mug
Poldi the Whale
Description
The ceramic Poldi the Whale mug was created in cooperation with the Emmausgesellschaft St. Pölten and the artist Olivia Weiß. It can be used as a drinking mug or toothbrush holder. The whale sculpture from the former “Gasthaus zum Walfisch” in Vienna’s Wurstelprater is one of the largest objects in the Wien Museum’s collection. From 1951 to 2013, Poldi was mounted above the entrance to the inn’s garden. Today, he floats in the hall of the Wien Museum.
The Emmausgemeinschaft St. Pölten was founded in 1982 with the support of Caritas St. Pölten. The association for the integration of socially disadvantaged people operates a range of facilities at seven locations throughout St. Pölten. These include workplaces (e.g., glazing and carpentry workshops, etc.) for women, men, and young people.
