Topsy Küppers: A life against fascism - Vienna mourns!

Topsy Küppers: A life against fascism - Vienna mourns!

Wien, Österreich - On June 15, 2025, the Austrian cultural world suffered a bitter loss: Vice Chancellor and Minister of Culture Andreas Babler expressed his concern about the death of Topsy Küppers, which died on June 14, 2025. As a varied artist, Küppers left a lasting impression in the areas of television, singing, literature and theater.

Küppers, born on August 17, 1931 in Aachen, was not only a talented actress, but also a director, theater director, singer and author. Under her direction, the “Free Stage Wieden” was founded in Vienna, which developed a unique concept for premieres. This stage was a place where topics such as misery, anti -Semitism and fascism formed the center of their programs.

a living testimony to fascism

Babler explained that Topsy Küppers was a living testimony to the horrors of fascism and that with her joie de vivre competed against these ideologies. Her commitment and art should not only be seen as entertainment, but also as an expression of a resistant spirit in a dark time.

Küppers' biography tells of a multifaceted life that started with various engagements on stages in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Vienna and Zurich. In 1958 she met the composer Georg Kreisler, with whom she was later married. She was the mother of two children and published numerous works, including factual novels and solo programs. Their influence on culture has been recognized by numerous awards, including the Golden Cross of Merit of the State of Lower Austria in 2012 and the Austrian Cross of Honor for Science and Art 1st Class in 2011.

resistance to oppression

The context in which Küppers worked is expanded by the topic of Austrian resistance to fascism and the associated social challenges. Historical analyzes show that resistance fighters who were committed to oppression by the Austrofascist and National Socialist regime often did not receive recognition that they deserved. These resistance movements are a central part of the culture of remembrance and reflect the desire for a free and democratic republic of Austria, which Küppers also embodied in their artistic practice.

Topsy Küppers will remain in the memory of people as a voice of resistance, which always tried to draw attention to grievances through their art and to fight for a better society. Your life works and their tireless efforts remain a light beam in the cultural landscape of Austria.