The conference deals with the status and the opportunities of art in central and eastern European countries. It is put up for discussion how art can be communicated and financed in cultural institution of the two regions. For example, how can intercultural collaborations enter a global context? The accompanying program contains presentations of artists and migrants about their creative work and positions.

The congress will be organized by Nicolaus Schafhausen and Dr. Ursula Zeller as well as Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen, Stuttgart (ifa).