comm:unity


Under this year’s theme "Comm:unity”, Calle Libre is commemorating its 11th festival edition. Over the years, we have observed how art in public spaces leaves traces of change in the quality of life for residents and visitors. It reshapes and uplifts, evolving these spaces into meeting points, strengthens identification with one’s own surroundings and thus enables the emergence of new initiatives within those neighborhoods. Public art, in this context, goes beyond aesthetics, and this year we invite everyone to place a strong emphasis on the power of art as a catalyst for positive social change within our communities.

31.08-07.09.2024

"Human Tower" is the official festival design by Alex Senna, a Brasilian street artist participating in Calle Libre festival 2024

“Human Tower” created by Alex Senna.
The festival poster design will also be painted in Vienna.

"Comm:unity" symbolizes a warm embrace of coexistence, where diverse perspectives converge to create a beautiful tapestry of shared experiences.

It is a collective effort where individuals work toward a common goal, each contributing a unique strength to the whole. 

 This concept embodies the idea of a safe space where we find solace in the unity of shared values, supporting each other through life's inevitable challenges. In a world characterized by ruptures, conflicts and wars, we place what unites us above what divides us and the community above the individual.

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