Dresden: a study visit focused on team-working
From 12th to 14th February, partners are gathering once again to continue their capacity building process and to connect with […]
From 12th to 14th February, partners are gathering once again to continue their capacity building process and to connect with local and other international artists and cultural operators.
This upcoming study visit will be held in Dresden, Germany, and organized by the partner Zentralwerk.
This event comes after the formation of creative groups, meaning the 5 teams that will be working together in artistic residencies to co-create a new transnational production each. You can see the teams on the Creative Profile Map published on this website.
The teams already started planning and brainstorming, but the Dresden visit will be a useful time to improve their team working, which will be moderated by the theater educator Nicole Aurich, as part of the capacity building.
Besides the Team-working activities, the three days include a steering committee meeting, networking opportunities and events and visits of the city and Zentralwerk’s space, all happening in close relation to an important event for the city, with which TestArt will intersecate its initiatives.
The historical context of Remembrance
The study visit takes place during a crucial date for the city: on 13th February, Dresden remembers the Anniversary of its destruction in 1945.
The destruction of Dresden became a worldwide symbol for military action against civilian populations. Even today, the fate of Dresden is named as an example for many comparable attacks during this and the various wars which have followed. At the same time, memories of the destruction have shaped the image of the city throughout the world.
Since 1945, a strong and multi-faceted culture of remembrance has developed in Dresden, preserving above all the desire for peace of the post-war generations, and creating a framework for reconciliation with former wartime enemies.
The date 13th February 1945 thus stands in the controversy-laden context of a debate with significance far beyond local boundaries. More than simply a critical assessment of the history of Dresden and its citizens, it addresses also fundamental questions of peace, humanity and our own responsibilities.
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