Since the advent of modernity, art has been associated with freedom, provocation and courage. In 1972, art was to unfold its potential as an emancipatory and creative force as part of the Gesamtkunstwerk of the XX. Olympic Games in Munich—according to the grand vision of its planners. The international avant-garde of the time, including Walter de Maria, Gerhard Richter, Andy Warhol and Dan Flavin, enthusiastically developed revolutionary concepts. Many of these remained in draft-form. Afte...

Seit der Moderne steht die Kunst für Freiheit, Provokation und Mut. 1972 sollte sie ihr Potenzial als emanzipatorische und gestalterische Kraft im Gesamtkunstwerk der Spiele der XX. Olympiade in München nachhaltig entfalten. Das war die große Vision der Planer. Begeistert entwickelte die damalige internationale Avantgarde – darunter Walter de Maria, Gerhard Richter, Andy Warhol oder Dan Flavin – dafür revolutionäre Konzepte. Vieles blieb Entwurf. Nach dem tragischen Attentat auf israelisch...

Art as a compass for democracy in times of technological changeCulture Codes Democracy is a timely publication exploring how art and cultural critique can help societies rethink their relationship to new technologies. Drawing on the expertise of leading European cultural institutions, it highlights the role of artistic practice in shaping democratic futures.The book distinguishes itself through:Three thematic sections...

"SCIENCE+TECHNOLOGY+ARTS: Lessons Learned from a Decade of European Transdisciplinary Innovation" documents and reflects on the legacy of the S+T+ARTS Initiative, a pioneering European program that has, since 2016, redefined the interplay of art, science, and technology as a driver of innovation, cultural transformation, and societal change. By uniting contributions from diverse STARTS stakeholders, the book highlights both the achievements and the lessons of a decade of practice, offering...