The School of Walking by the artists Bik Van der Pol (NL) sheds light on the investments of citizens, democratic questions and questions of the law. This year, Vienna was voted the most liveable city in the world and the European Capital of Democracy at the same time, and Alsergrund is now part of the climate team. So, we should be able to get the climate crisis under control here democratically, shouldn't we? For this walk through the 9th district Bik Van der Pol invited democracy expert Tamara Ehs and researcher and activist Barbara Laa. They discuss the connections between democracy, participation and successful measures against the climate crisis.
School of Walking is commissioned by KÖR Kunst im öffentlichen Raum Wien (Public Art Vienna) in cooperation with dérive - Society for Urban Research and kex—kunsthalle exnergasse as part of Urbanize! Int. Festival for Urban Explorations, Vienna, October 2024. Urbanize! 2024 explores the possibilities of an environmentally and socially just energy transition and its potential to democratise energy production and use.