Die Labile Botschaft

People who live in proximity – be it a neighbourhood, city or country – share indefinite commonalities. Within a globally-oriented world, nationality and societal tradition define an adherence to conventionalism and neither of them is sustainable. “Die Labile Botschaft” was founded as a platform that opposes increasing cries for re-nationalisation. Being situated in the heart of Vienna’s embassy district, the Botschaft acts as an advocate for a culture of diversity and therefore counteracts the model of a static nation with standard modes of representation.

As well as implementing artistic methods to investigate the contested topic of belonging, the ambassadors are making formal applications for the same legal status, immunities and equal privileges as their neighbouring embassies. With or without invitation, they aim to be part of diplomatic events in order to share their research with governmental bodies and be officially recognized as representatives of the “State of Lability”.

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Time

2016 - ongoing

Location

Vienna

Team

Alessia Scuderi

Hana Križanová

Joana Zabielska

Lisa Puchner

Markus Gebhardt

Milly Reid

Miriam Hübl

Péter Oroszlány

Sebastian Kraner

Links

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