Save the Date: Europaplatz / The Rule of Law (in collaboration with CCFA for European Week in Karlsruhe)

ART INSTALLATION IN A PUBLIC SPACE WITH AN ACCOMPANYING PROGRAM

What does Europe mean? This question lies at the heart of Yves Mettler’s artistic work. Together with French EU lawyer Antoine Bailleux, his new work for Europe Day 2023 in Karlsruhe explores ideas and conceptions of Europe through specific court rulings. In their research, the two proceed from the assumption that every ruling by the European Court of Justice also conveys a specific idea of Europe or, conversely, gives rise to new ideas for Europe—from the Europe of borders to the Europe of markets to the Europe of values. These diverse narratives complement and contradict one another, making it clear that Europe is not a fixed framework but a living construct.

A partnership with the Franco-German Cultural Center Foundation.

PROGRAM

May 8, 5:00 p.m.: Six European Narratives – One Europe // Six récits européens – Une Europe Opening Walk with Yves Mettler

May 8, 7:00 p.m.: European Legal Narratives // Les récits juridiques européens Panel Discussion and Project Presentation with Artist Yves Mettler and Lawyer Antoine Bailleux

May 9, 7:00 p.m.: European Narratives – One Europe // Récits européens – Une Europe Walk to the project sites throughout the city

May 10 and 11: Bilingual guided tour for students with artist Yves Mettler // Tour for students with artist Yves Mettler

May 11, 7:00 p.m.: European Legal Narratives II: Who Has the Final Say in Europe? // Les récits juridiques européens II: Qui aura le dernier mot en Europe? Discussion and Panel Discussion

Admission to all events is free!