Für/Sorge_Showing

Für/Sorge_Showing:

On November 11th, the third minciospace_Showing will take place at minciospace_. In a cosy living room atmosphere, we will be presenting a diverse showcase of new projects that have been created in, with or around minciospace_ as part of the annual theme „Für/Sorge: Was brauchst du für ein Wir?“ Musicians from the minciospace_ working group and an artist in residence will address the theme of care (Fürsorge) in their very own way - solo or in ensemble - and present the results of their work during the course of the evening.

Thoughts on the annual theme:

Taking care of others is often easier for us than taking care of ourselves. For many of us, looking after our families or other members of the community is something we do automatically. However, when it comes to caring for ourselves, we often have not learnt to recognise our own needs, name them and set healthy boundaries. Yet, especially in stressful situations, it becomes clear how essential this ability is in order to keep our mental balance in equilibrium. If worries get out of hand, they quickly develop a life of their own and cause destructive chain reactions in the mind.

But care also has a gender: women* perform 70% more unpaid care work than men* and these outdated role assignment lead to lower pay and poverty in old age.

And yet care work is essential! In the face of multiple crises, we need to unlearn these patriarchal patterns, change structures and teach children - regardless of gender - how important it is to care for themselves and others. This is the only way we can do the necessary care work together for society and the planet.

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Thanks to the City of Vienna's Department of Cultural Affairs, the BMWKMS, the 15th District - Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus and the SKE for supporting the project!

Insights in the minciospace_Showing #2: