In these times of violent upheaval, art helps us every day to catch our breath and to continue to feel like a human being even in times of crisis. If all the things that are happening to the world at the moment will one day be overcome, this very art can take us much further. It can help us to rise above ourselves. We should consider this now and never forget it later!

A society that deals with art and culture openly and impartially will also be more willing to deal openly and impartially with the foreign, the new, the unknown. This is precisely the social relevance of artistic discourse. And this is precisely why institutions that convey art, such as museums, galleries, art fairs or exhibitions, are of particular importance. Because they are places of inspiration and not of flight from reality, spaces of encounter and not of exclusion, places of dialogue and not of speechlessness. And, especially in times of crisis, they will always be places of hope and confidence.

Dear Mario, thank you for your message. Nice to see your inspiration and creativity flowing!