Forever changes - what kind of future does Berlin really offer artists?

27. November 2009, 20.00 Uhr Berlin

Magazine launch /fountain/ and panel discussion
Department for Sculpture -Transmedial Space, Kunstuniversität Linz

As is well known, many artists from around the world flock to Berlin  because of cheap rent, availability of space, a relatively liberal and  secure environment, and the manifold cultural scene the city has to  offer. That said, many of them get their money from anywhere but Berlin  - exhibiting and commuting to teaching jobs elsewhere, or waiting for  dad's transfer. How long will that work? Can Berlin continue as a 'mere'  safe haven from the dreadmills of London or New York? Or will it  transform into a dreadmill of its own? Or is there a third option, a  different kind of socio-economic environment that will differ from the  models of the big financial centres?

Carson Chan, director of program e.V., Berlin
Eva Grubinger, artist, Berlin, professor for Sculpture - transmedial Space at Kunstuniversität Linz
Stefan Heidenreich, writer, Berlin, teaches at Kunstuniversität Linz
Rebecca Ladewig, cultural scientiest, Berlin, teaches at Kunstuniversität Linz

Moderator: Jörg Heiser, editor in chief, frieze magazine, Berlin; guest professor at Kunstuniversität Linz

program e.V
Initiative for Art and Architecture Collaborations
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10115 Berlin
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