Rückblick auf den Vortrag des Fotografen Lois Hechenblaikner – „Die Schattenseite des alpinen Massentourismus“

  Am 26.02.2025 lud die Plattform für nachhaltige Entwicklung (SDGs) zum Vortrag des renommierten Tiroler Künstlers Lois Hechenblaikner ein. Seit rund 30 Jahren hält der vielfach ausgezeichnete Fotograf dem alpinen Massentourismus einen schonungslosen Spiegel vor. Mit dem präzisen Blick eines Kulturanthropologen dokumentiert er in seinen Bildern und Fotobüchern die tiefgreifenden Veränderungen der Alpenlandschaft – vom […]

The Rise of Techno-Authoritarianism and its Impact on US Foreign Policy

The intersection of wealth, technology, and political power has reached a new and dangerous frontier in the United States, threatening not only American democracy but also reshaping global power dynamics. As Silicon Valley elites consolidate influence over governance, deregulation, and even U.S. foreign policy, their alignment with an increasingly illiberal Trump administration raises profound concerns […]

Democracy of the Senses

When we think about a democracy of the senses, the sense of sight is predominant, followed by the sense of hearing. What factors would we be aware of if the focus were on the sense of smell? The installation The Austrian Democracy Lab – Fragrance Edition reflects social trends and disruptions and encourages us to […]

A Look Back at the Austrian Premiere of “The Dam” and artist talk with Ali Cherri

  On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the University Krems, in cooperation with the Secession and the Stadtkino im Künstlerhaus, hosted the Austrian premiere of “The Dam”, the latest feature film by award-winning filmmaker Ali Cherri. Following the screening, the artist participated in a discussion, responding to questions from the moderators and the audience. He spoke about the symbolism of the characters […]