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2nd Neighbourhood Forum at the Neustädter Markt
2nd Neighbourhood Forum at the Neustädter Markt
Art in public spaces in Leipzig
This text provides an exemplary overview of the permanent, mainly historical projects relating to art in public spaces in Leipzig, explaining the themes they deal with and the debates arising from them. It also identifies some of the gaps in Leipzig's urban environment, i.e. perspectives and topics that remain largely invisible.
Representation of Diverse Urban Society: Discrimination-Critical Curation of Memory and Art in Public Space
Which perspectives and themes dominate memorialization in Leipzig's public space, and where are the gaps? In a contested social field, city council decisions, strategies, and concepts offer guidelines on which topics are currently pressing, and which deserve more attention. But what do these plans mean, from a discrimination-critical perspective? Which specific topics should be addressed?
“Heritage is the answer! But what was the question?” – Museums, monument preservation, and the right to heritage in a society of migrants
On June 14, 2025, Gülşah Stapel gave a lecture in front of the Soldier's Memorial at Neustädter Markt.
What does it mean to think of cultural heritage in a society defined by diversity, human rights, and the pursuit of social justice? Why is it important to understand the negotiation processes surrounding cultural heritage not only as a cultural policy issue, but also as a social issue?
