Kopfstand 09

Kopfstand
Copyright: Diane Groves, SXC

HEADSTAND 09
All year 08
Idea / Concept: Linz09

Headstands are said to do wonders for the circulation and to promote good ideas. Whoever stands concepts on their head discovers new angles. And gets to hear answers never heard before.
Linz09 produces knowledge and raises questions. Since it began its work in 2006 KOPFSTAND09 has been publicly addressing topics related to Linz and Europe at irregular intervals and in different locations. International and national speakers have provided the initial momentum that is often needed to get an intensive debate started. The city and its stories can provoke a passionate response. Its cultural policy is analyzed, its gender policies and their merits and/or deficits are discussed, and urban planning gets underway. Reflections on this ’making-of’ will broaden local perspectives and increase the city’s awareness of the gift it is about to give itself with the Capital of Culture Year.

A Linz09 project