Die Kunst der Demokratie
Kultur braucht Demokratie – braucht Demokratie Kultur?
Art fosters empathy, strengthens identity, creates spaces for encounter, and explores possible futures. We need all of this. Together with the Stiftung Team Ensemble, we invite experts to reflect on the potential of art and culture to strengthen democratic resilience.
Climate change, wars, authoritarianism, and new technologies are undermining social cohesion and the capacity for democratic action. For years, the Zürcher Theater Spektakel has reflected on these issues through art at the historic site of the Landi 1939 and its idea of «Spiritual National Defence».
How might social cohesion be fostered under today’s conditions, and what contribution can culture make – not only as a mirror of society, but as part of its democratic infrastructure? What strengthens democratic resilience beyond institutions and procedures? What holds a society together when shared points of reference begin to fracture? We open these questions to a cross-sector discussion with voices from culture, politics, academia, funding bodies, and civil society.
Dates and Tickets
shows from today- Su 23.08. 15:00 - 17:00 Admission free
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Panel discussion
Cooperation with Stiftung Team Ensemble
Language
German
Please note
Another panel discussion in the «Die Kunst der Demokratie» series, entitled «Kulturinstitutionen als gesellschaftliche Akteure», will take place on 30 August at 15.00 at Nord.