Beyond the Obvious 2024

Beyond the Obvious 2024 is happening in Malmö, Sweden between May 29 and June 1 2024.

 

After "Beyond the Obvious: Handle with Care | Culture for Social Well-being” which examined the concept of care from various perspectives in Elefsina, Greece, the 2024 edition of Culture Action Europe’s Beyond the Obvious will address questions on how to rethink the future of cities as places for collective living with culture as the guiding principle. The Malmö gathering will also question how the European cultural sector can propose new narratives and images for sustainable futures.

 

The four days programme will include a reception at Malmö’s historical town hall, Culture Action Europe  member’s forum, project agora, as well as key-note lectures and panel debates featuring international experts on culture, architecture and urban development, open circle discussions, culture walks, and study visits/workshops with local cultural agents.

 

Host of Eurovision Song Contest 2024, Malmö is Sweden’s 3rd biggest and youngest city. A super-diverse (189 nationalities) and young (50% of the population under 35) community of over 350.000 people. Known for its innovative practices in urban sustainable development and grassroots creative movements, it provides a unique setting for 2024’s Beyond the Obvious gathering.

 

Beyond the Obvious 2024 is a co-production of the City of Malmö and Culture Action Europe, in collaboration with Malmö University and Region Skåne.