Promotion of the production and distribution of literary and artistic work is a core issue of the Heinrich Böll Foundation's activities in political education. Enabling people to perceive works of art and to grasp their meanings and dimensions promotes intellectual development, furthers citizenship and tolerance.
The freedom of the arts is an indispensable part of democracy. The promotion of openness towards other cultures and life styles is an integral part of our cultural exchange programmes. We regularly invite writers and artists from abroad to stay in Germany for some months.
Prof. Lawrence Lessig spoke at the Heinrich Böll Foundation's "Spielstand Spezial" event on Copyright Wars. Enjoyment and Discomfort in a Digital Culture. more»
Strengthen the Commons – Now! – - Awareness of the commons requires a fundamental shift in thinking about the foundations of society. It means using, sharing, and multiplying our common wealth in a free and self-determined way. Our society needs a great debate and a worldwide movement for the commons. Now!
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- A publication by offline:events in collaboration with independent Iraqi artists, filmmakers, and authors documenting the lives of Iraqis navigating the space between home and exile and lending Iraqi refugees and those living in exile a voice to express their realities and reflections inter alia on notions such as Homeland and Exile, East and West, and Identity. more»
