Europe 2006

Europe is facing a difficult challenge: how to bring the whole of Europe together? After the referenda on the new European constitutional law and the following disappointment about the French and Dutch NO vote, Europe is further away from unification than ever. But as a result, inertia about Europe was replaced by genuine interest. What does it mean to be European? What do we represent? How much personal identity do we want to hand over to become a unity?

Is Europe a new country with new borders or a concept for freedom and equality?

 A new European flag is made by visual artist Maarten Vanden Eynde. The stars are the capitals of the different countries, creating an abstract sky full of stars. On the 9th of May, "Europe Day", the new European flag will be presented through the whole European union. Participating Cultural institutions include:

The Vienna Künstlerhaus and State of Sabotage in Austria, The Latvian National Museum of Art and Gallery Noass in Latvia, Lokaal 01 in Belgium, Pantheon Gallery in Cyprus, The DESTE Foundation for Contemporary Art and Booze Cooperativa in Greece, Stanica Cultural Centre in Slovakia, SCCA/Center for Contemporary Arts-Ljubljana in Slovenia, Galleria Rubin and ILOYOLI Lab in Italy, Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain, Galerie Frank Gerlitzki espace ApART and ON25 societé civile in Luxembourg, Galeria Bielska BWA and Wyspa Institute of Art in Poland, Galeria Luis Serpa in Portugal, Kulturcenter HUSET and Charlottenborg Exhibition Hall in Denmark, Sally Stuudio and Tartu Kunstmuuseum in Estland, The Korjaamo culture factory in Finland, FAUX MOUVEMENT - centre d'art contemporain in France, Kunstverein KISS, Temporäres Museum, Untergröningen in Germany, The Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) and Vartai Gallery in Lithuania, St James Cavalier, Centre for Creativity in Malta, Artpool in Hungary, Butler Gallery, Four, The Irish Museum of Modern Art and Pallas Studios in Ireland, Tranzit Social Platform in Czech Republic, The Tapper-Popermajer Art Gallery in Sweden, La Mekanica in Spain, Smart Project Space, Kunstruimte Wagemans, Expodium, Lokaal 01, Sign, Peninsula, STROOM Den Haag and CBK Rotterdam in The Netherlands....

Special appearance: Hollywood Hills House in Los Angeles, USA

I think Europe should present itself as a variety of countries not as a unity. It is not a homogeneous circle of stars and it will never be one, so I put every star back on its original position, as the capital of the different countries. Like this an 'abstract' sky full of stars appears. The borders are opening…

Celebrate Europe Day on the 9th of May and come to the presentation of the new European flag made by. Look for the nearest presentation event in your country: www.enoughroomforspace.org/europe2006/europe.html

The flag will be presented in the whole European Union simultaneously on the 9th of May. Is Europe a new country with new borders or a concept for freedom and equality

When:
The 9th of May 2006 from sunrise to sunset...

More information about the project and all the participating institutes throughout Europe: www.enoughroomforspace.org/europe2006/europe.html On the website under the ‘press’ button all the images of the different institutes will be collected on the morning of the 9th of may. Like this it is possible to see what is going on where and all images can be used for publication. With this project Europe might be a unity for the first time ever, celebrating Europe Day together and creating an opportunity to discuss the future of the European Union.

The 9th of may 2006 will be an unforgettable Europe day!!!

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