Mesh Festival's Second Edition Explores Infrastructures of Care in Basel
The Mesh festival, returning for its second year in Basel, has adopted the theme "Infrastructures of Care" to explore the relationship between art and technology. Running from [insert exact dates], the event will showcase a range of exhibitions, performances, film screenings, and workshops. A key component is a conference featuring insightful discussions and panels aimed at addressing the question: "How do we want to live together and how can technology assist in this?" By focusing on topics like 'Commons of Connection' and 'Memory Machines', Mesh seeks to illuminate how technology can nurture equitable and supportive communities.
Key facts
- Mesh is a recurring festival for art and technology in Basel.
- The second edition is titled 'Infrastructures of Care'.
- The program includes exhibitions, performances, screenings, workshops, and a conference.
- The central question is: 'How do we want to live together — and how can technologies help us get there?'
- The festival is structured around seven care themes.
- One theme is 'Commons of Connection', focusing on closeness in digital encounters.
- Another theme is 'Memory Machines', asking who decides what is remembered.
- The festival aims to create spaces for connection, exchange, and solidarity.
Entities
Institutions
- Mesh
Locations
- Basel
- Switzerland