One of the greatest challenges we face no matter where we live is ensuring a sustainable way of life through global justice and social reform. How can or should we live to avoid destroying our livelihood? How can we learn to change our mindset? And how do we transfer knowledge into action? Is future viability a cultural technique which can be developed and practiced? What might the "art of living" (Lebenskunst) look like in the 21st century?
Über Lebenskunst, a project initiated by the Federal Cultural Foundation in cooperation with the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW), gathers cultural, scientific, economic, educational, political and civic partners to search for alternative lifestyles for the 21st century. Über Lebenskunst will present a series of events, performances and installations in the city of Berlin and a big festival from 17-21 August 2011 at the HKW Berlin which combine art and daily praxis.