The focus on democracy fans: More than 200 votes for diversity!

The focus on democracy fans: More than 200 votes for diversity!

In November, over 200 people took part in a participation of photographer Thomas Brenner in the Südliche Weinstrasse (Süw) district. This event was under the meaningful campaign motto "Democracy - Acceptance - Diversity". The participants were photographed in administrative buildings against a white background, which was intended to present them as a "defender of democracy", "Democracy" or "Democratic lovers". The photos are now available online on www.sUedliche-weinstrasse.de/ Democracy photo office .

This initiative is perceived as an answer to increasing right -wing extremism in Germany and Europe. In view of this worrying development, thousands of people demonstrate for democracy. The emotions during these major meetings are often moving, but there is still a certain anonymity of the participants. The fact that certain groups, such as people with impairments or older people, cannot take part in these demonstrations is particularly challenging.

planned exhibition and continuation of the campaign

The pictures of the participants can be used by the participants as a profile picture on social media and messenger apps, which creates a personal connection to the action. In addition, an exhibition of the posters in front of the Süw district house is being planned for early summer. Further information on the photo campaign is available online at www.democracy-acceptance-vielfalt.de

This photo action is part of a greater movement that aims to strengthen the community and to raise awareness of the importance of democracy and diversity. The planned poster campaign will work with professional individual portraits that show different headlines, first names and professional names. These posters are to be exhibited in public spaces, including CityLight posters and digital advertising boards.

meaning of the action in context

The initiative of Brenner comes in a context in which society is mobilized by a growing number of information events and future demonstrations. The strong public presence and the focus on the commitment of the citizens aim to promote dialogue about democracy and acceptance. The aim is to spread a nationwide message that brings together the community in the smaller villages and large cities in Germany In summary, the photo action by Thomas Brenner shows how creative approaches and community commitment can help to strengthen awareness of the need for democracy and diversity and at the same time bring people from different social groups together. The digital platforms and the planned exhibition will offer other ways to spread this important message.