International Art Festival Potsdam
from August 19 to 21.08.2011, directly at the sacred Lake of art is deep, colorful, hot, pure, wild, sometimes political, sometimes dramatic, also hopeful, leading the way, engaged, always rewarding, sometimes irritating. Art is a mirror image of our own, permanent visions, a light, a dollop, a mountain, an ocean. Art enriches our lives. Art is rich. And: without art, everything would be equal. But art has a hard time in Germany.
And, although the creative economy again and again as a location factor and driving force is summoned. The annual income of artists in Berlin-Brandenburg is according to Ver.di average below 11,000 euros! The society needs not art? Is art even useless decoration, isolated luxury goods for a few? Slightly used, slightly understandable for the general public? How to communicate art, what should art, which has significance in the society and why is elementary and indispensable for the development of a humane world? The art alley sees itself as an active contribution dedicated to the artists with the following Objective, the perception of art, the artists and their concern to sustainably strengthen and improve in the public. The art as reflector of social and global conditions, tensions and conflicts, but also as a visionary innovator and free guide needs a wide acceptance and support. Do we want to encounter rooms”. Exchange and communication between artists and art businesses allow and encourage. We want to create a presentation and meeting forum just young or unknown artists.
We practice communication between art and society: art leaves the reserves, leaving the safe refuge of galleries, museums, studios and workshops and returns to its source. Art meets society. Free, open and direct. The art Alley is open to everyone. Admission is free for everyone. And it should remain so. The Avenue of the arts is the international open air art exhibition in the State capital of Potsdam. It is Visual initiative Artists and the art companions Potsdam e.V. Association. On the Avenue of the arts, approximately 50 national and international artists show a unique wide range: photography, painting, sculpture, installation and performance art. This art event will take place for the first time over a whole weekend of August 19 to 21.08.2011. This year the art alley, a colourful and joyful program from art, music, party, meeting, and atmosphere makes a special highlight in the arts & culture calendar. More information and program content under: author: Steffen Brunner
Tags: art, culture & religion
