We invite you to an event that connects the topic of the climate crisis with practical solutions for our cities. What can sustainable transport look like in practice? Why do we need safe cycling routes and high-quality infrastructure for pedestrians, parents with children, seniors, and people with disabilities? And what role do civic engagement and art play in this process?
The discussion “Who Owns the Street?” will bring together perspectives from activism, urban planning, and contemporary art.
Date: April 15
Time: 5:00 PM
Venue: KKC Hviezda Café
Free entry
In the first part of the event (in Slovak), the discussion will feature Ivana Némethová from Concerned Mothers and Tomáš Peciar, a long-time activist and advocate of everyday cycling.
This will be followed by a discussion in English with Austrian artist Oliver Ressler, who opened his artwork in the underpass in Trenčín this February. The evening will conclude with a screening of his film Not Sinking, Swarming.
About the film
The film is based on a gathering of environmental groups in Madrid in 2019 that prepared an act of civil disobedience in support of the climate movement. Alongside the preparations, it also captures a protest action in which hundreds of activists blocked a busy highway overpass. In his work, Ressler has long connected art with themes of democracy, the climate crisis, resistance, and social alternatives.
Discussion guests
Tomáš Peciar has long been involved in promoting cycling and improving conditions for non-motorized transport in cities. He co-founded the Cycling Coalition, helped establish the Bratislava Cyklokuchyňa, and also served as the city’s cycling coordinator.
Oliver Ressler is an internationally recognized Austrian artist whose installations, films, and public space projects have been presented at major exhibitions and biennales across Europe and beyond.
Ivana Némethová is an urban planner and climate activist working with the organization Concerned Mothers. For the past seven years, she has been drawing the attention of decision-makers to the urgent need to address the climate crisis, protect nature, and improve conditions for walking, cycling, and public transport, with the goal of creating more vibrant, healthier, and more livable cities. The organization Concerned Mothers is known for its creative and engaging activities and communication. Ivana is also a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Architecture at the Slovak University of Technology, where she aims to contribute to professional discussions on public space planning, with a strategic focus on gender equality and justice. In addition, she is active in the Institute for Passive Houses, which promotes environmentally responsible architecture and urban planning, such as the development of energy-positive districts.
Hosted by Omar Mirza
The event is intended for everyone interested in the future of cities, public space, climate justice, art, and ways to make our cities safer and more livable. Join the discussion about who the street belongs to and what a city that prioritizes people could look like.
Notice: Photo and video recordings will be made during the event and may later be published. 📷🎬
