Irene Hellmann-Redlich, born in Moravia, was married to Paul Hellmann, the Austrian owner of a textiles factory, who died in Vienna shortly before the Second World War. They both played an important role in Vienna’s cultural life.
Paul Hellmann was one of the financiers of the Salzburger Festspiele. In addition, Irene and Paul supported numerous artists and institutions such as the Wiener Werkstä…