The program includes a deep discussion on the consequences of military conflicts through the prism of art, as well as a detailed analysis of the boundaries of freedom of speech in a world where digital technologies are changing the usual rules of the game.
The Munich NS Documentation Center prepared an intensive program for mid-March. On Tuesday, March 10, citizens and guests of the Bavarian capital are invited to an original thematic tour of an exhibition exploring the scars left by wars, and on the evening of the same day, a large-scale discussion on the human right to express one’s own opinion is scheduled. As follows from the official message of the Munich administration, these cultural events will take place at two different venues in the city, bringing together art lovers and those interested in legal issues.
Munich program: curatorial perspective on the echo of war
At 5:30 PM, curator Chris Reitz invites everyone to a walk through the exposition “…so that the noise of war subsides, its roar ceases,” which is deployed in the NS Documentation Center itself at Max-Mannheimer-Platz 1. This unique collection brings together works by contemporary authors who attempted to comprehend the consequences of armed clashes inside and outside the European continent that occurred after 1945. The very title of the exhibition is a subtle reference to the war memoirs of the famous Marguerite Duras. It emphasizes the need for complex and painful work with grief, covering both personal tragedies and the collective traumatic experience of entire nations. Chris Reitz prepared a story about selected works, revealing their hidden meanings. Notably, participation in this meeting is absolutely free, and preliminary registration is not required, making art accessible to everyone.
Conversation on the boundaries of freedom of opinion in digital space
Later, at 7:00 PM, the intellectual center will move to the Munich Literature House at Salvatorplatz 1. Here, a conversation will begin under the intriguing title “Freedom of Opinion Above All? On the Protection and Boundaries of Our Most Important Basic Right.” Ronen Steinke, a leading editor and authoritative columnist for the Süddeutsche Zeitung, who holds a doctorate in law, discussed this multifaceted topic with Spiegel journalist Anna Klauss.
During the dialogue, Steinke clearly demonstrated exactly where the legal and ethical boundaries of what is permitted lie in modern realities, especially in the aggressive digital environment. His new work “Freedom of Opinion. How the Police and Justice Limit Our Basic Right — and How We Protect It” has essentially become a manifesto. The author calls on society to show more civic courage in statements, learn to withstand sharp debates, and more decisively defend their convictions. For those who wish to join the discussion at the Literature House, tickets are available for purchase online.Source: Munich Municipality
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