Politics is not enough

Does "doing" something in relation to global political events always mean to engage oneself in the practical situation? Do we have to be adept at histories of countries worldwide in order to do something, in order to react responsibly to a specific catastrophe? Who speaks when we dwell in "creative silence?" How ethical is it to produce artwork in response to global political events despite their complexity and in the face of indescribable suffering?

Organized by Diane Karp and Trebor Scholz this open forum will pose questions, sought for temporary answers and will strive for concrete action as a result. Which (visual) strategies should be used for public civil disobedience and art activist action? How should our tactics and symbolic language change in the face of corporate marketing's ability to absorb critical imagery? Are we able to influence public policy with artwork or demonstrations? How can we respond to and escape the prevailing disinterest of geographical and mental distance?