European Silk Road-App:
Bringing the Vision for an European Silk Road to Live through Artistic Dialogue
More than 2000 years ago, several routes for trade opened up and connected civilizations in Asia, Europe and Africa. As an important bond for promoting the prosperity and development of the countries along the route, the Silk Road became synonymous of peace, cultural exchange, and cooperation. Today, China is pursuing decidedly economic and power-political interests with its "New Silk Road" and sees itself as a world power according to its historical self-image as the Middle Kingdom.
Until now, there has been little to no European response to China’s aggressive policy. On the contrary, in the face of Brexit, right-wing populism and refugee crisis(es), the borders have even been drawn tighter in recent years and the idea of Europe has been called into question. With Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the common European peace project is attacked in its fundamental values.
Callias Foundation defends and champions the notion of a Europe that is resilient, united by threads that are as delicate as they are strong. Of a Europe that draws its strength from its diversity, sense of solidarity, and fundamental humanist values.
Participative tool
Building on the idea of a European Silk Road, the "European Silk Road App" (ESR App) is a digital platform for diverse artistic positions and creative expressions. Artists, collectives, cultural workers are invited to engage with the idea and vision of a European Silk Road and to contribute their own very personal ideas and perspectives. The goal is to spread the word across Europe, to identify and discover the hidden potentials - the quiet, often still unheard voices – and to give them a chance to embark on a journey together.
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Contact
Callias Foundation
Goldeggasse 6/3
1040 Wien, Austria
Fon: +43 1 4420047
mail@europeansilkroad.appStimmen
