We bring the utopias to their places!
We show you what the squares could look like without the traffic and cars!
Utopias by Jan Kamensky - The chance for a people-friendly city!
Hamburg-based artist Jan Kamensky describes himself as a visual utopian and digital gardener. Since 2020, he has been creating unique animations in which he playfully visualizes the transformation of car-friendly streets into people-friendly places. By ridding streets of cars in a humorous way and planting virtual trees, he wants to sow a new awareness in people's minds. Previous viewing habits are to be weaned away. Nowadays, roads are inextricably linked with cars. This is a modern phenomenon that needs to be changed. Streets should be associated with people. He says: "This change begins in the way we see the world! Kamensky's utopian approach has a decisive function: after the viewers have been able to take a look at the contrasting utopia, they return to reality with a sharpened view - an invitation to reflect on the current situation. The aim is to change our view of the world we live in.
We will start at Candidplatz in Untergiesing, continue to Max-Joseph-Brücke in Bogenhausen and end in Sommerstraße in der Au.
We will be on site with Jan Kamensky at each location to talk to you and give you more information about the utopias.
Have you become curious? Then come along and let us inspire you, we look forward to meeting you and to exciting conversations!
When: Thursday 23.02.2023, 18.00 - 20.00 h
Where: Sommerstraße
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