· How arts & culture work for our planet
· How arts & culture work for our planet
Welcome to my blog!
In this blog, I feature all topics that drive me personally which are arts & culture, ecological sustainability and conscious living based on a new human-nature relationship and strong, life-supporting values.
Big, Bigger, Museums: Their Race to Reduce Energy Consumption
Museums consume an immense amount of energy. Since over a decade, museum experts claim for a change - out of ecological reasons. Unheard for a long time, the current energy crisis is speeding up the transition to new rules.
The Beauty of Coming Together
What happens when you are in a room with likeminded people? People you might hardly know but who have the same drive and purpose as you? The climate conference “endlich” in Augsburg was – on many levels - a true blessing for me. It was very socially sustainable! Here are my thoughts to content, play and connection.
German Theatres on a Run for more Sustainability
47 German theatres and theatre festivals don't just come together, they run together - from theatre to theatre, from north to south. Why? They demand more sustainability and climate protection in the performing arts sector! At total of 30 stops, they present different creative activities. Don't miss out on this very special project initiated by Performing for Future.
German Theatres in Action: One year Recap
In March 2021 German theatre professionals launched a declaration that expressed solidarity with the Fridays for Future protests and claims. One year later I wonder: How has the theatre sector in Germany developed since then? Here's an overview.
COP26: Keep 1.5 C alive... with Culture?!
The climate crisis keeps the world in check. Scientists warn, Fridays For Future strike, the world leaders meet and debate - recently at the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland. Can we keep the 1.5 C promise of Paris alive? It's time to integrate a very important ally, namely the creative community into the planning. Why? Read about it here.
Bundestagswahl 2021 = Klimawahl?!
In Anbetracht der Bundestagswahl 2021 mache ich mit diesem Artikel gleich drei ungewöhnliche Dinge, die mir aber notwendig erscheinen. Denn eines ist für mich klar: "Nur" wählen reicht für mich dieses Jahr nicht aus. Hier meine Gedanken (und Sorgen).
Do we need a CO₂-calculator?
We know about the potential of arts and culture to raise awareness and stimulate change. But why is it important to deal with its carbon footprint and environmental impact? This article will give answers and introduce a CO₂-calculator inspired by the UK example.
Spotlight on Sustainability?!
The climate crisis can no longer be neglected. And so do cultural professionals look for answers and solutions to deal with it. This article discusses two aspects of sustainability with which they can have an impact. It is about setting an example with an environmentally-friendly culture.
There is not even a Nebenrolle on a Dead Planet: We stand with Fridays for Future
Today we enter global climate strike #7 of the Fridays for Future movement. A dedicated group of theatre professionals from all over Germany have taken today’s strike as an opportunity to express their support and commitment in a declaration.
Anerkennung der Proteste für mehr Klima- und Umweltschutz
Erklärung der Theaterschaffenden im Rahmen des globalen Klimastreiks am 19. März 2021. Sie wollen sich mit ihrer Innovationskraft und Phantasie an dieser gesamtgesellschaftlichen Aufgabe beteiligen.
Remembering Fukushima: Sound of Sirens
On the 11th of March 2021 we remember the 10th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear reactor meltdown in Japan. Find out how a group of artists set up a streaming platform that allowed affected individuals to express their pain and share images which the Japanese government did ban inside of the country.
J Henry Fair: Artist, storyteller and flying troublemaker
Art and activism are incompatible? Renowned photographer J Henry Fair shows us the opposite. His pictures are aesthetic and fascinating but they come with a disturbing side effect…