Sa., 14. Juni
|Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien
14.6 10:00 Opening Assembly
Common Ground Deconstructing Walls A Palestinian-Israeli dialogue
Time & Location
14. Juni 2025, 10:00
Akademie der bildenden Künste Wien, Schillerplatz 3, 1010 Wien
About the event
14.6 10:00 Opening Assembly
We begin with a moment of silence for the victims of the ongoing war, followed by an introduction to the symposium’s theme: dialogue and partnership. As the first in a series of four events, this assembly sets the stage for conversations on how art and activism can drive accountability, reconciliation, and a shared future beyond division.
Key speakers: Dr. Thabet Abu Rass and Dr. Dov Khenin.
This symposium series addresses the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through artistic and activist interventions, promoting dialogue and understanding within the diverse and sometimes divided Viennese society — and beyond.
In the wake of deepening divisions, dehumanisation, and violence — especially since the Hamas massacre on October 7th and the following genocide in Gaza — the events will explore possible paths to accountability and reconciliation by engaging experts, artists, and representatives from human rights and civil society organizations across the region and Europe.