Funding for the initiatives will come from the Elbkulturfonds 2026
Headline: Elbe Culture Fund Awards Six Artistic Projects in Hamburg, Focusing on Public Spaces and Socially Relevant Topics
The Elbe Culture Fund has announced the selection of six artistic projects to be funded with a total of 500,000 euros in the coming year. The projects, which range from performances to educational initiatives, all share a focus on works in public spaces and projects that encourage active participation in urban life.
One of the most highly anticipated projects is the one receiving the highest amount of funding, 140,000 euros. The artist group behind this project will present their work in spring 2026 in Hamburg as part of the "Counter Monuments" series. Although the specific names and project details are not yet available, the anticipation is high as this marks a significant contribution to the series.
Another funded project is "Night Shifts (AT)", which receives 88,000 euros, but no further details about the project are provided in the text.
Clara Pazzini's project, "Popaganda," an anti-fascist pop opera in public spaces, is funded with 66,000 euros. This project aims to challenge and engage audiences in a powerful and thought-provoking way.
Caio Jacques Piaszek's event, "Climate Currents - Cities, Countries, Rivers!", funded with 96,500 euros, seeks to make climate issues tangible for children through art and research. The goal is to sensitize participants artistically to the climate crisis and its consequences, and to build a self-empowered network of children.
Simone Goldschmidt-Lechter's project, "Beyond Borders: Love and Literature," is funded with 50,000 euros. This project supports freelance artists and groups from Hamburg who deal with socially relevant topics.
Thiseas Efstathopoulos and para-education's project, "Reference Library for Art in Public Spaces in Hamburg and Beyond," is funded with 59,500 euros. This project aims to create a comprehensive resource for art in public spaces, providing a valuable tool for artists, educators, and the public alike.
Lastly, Liz Rech receives a funding of 140,000 euros for "(Not A) Common Ground:," a performative contribution to Hamburg's colonial past. The performance will focus on the departure of the so-called "protection troops" at the Baakenhafen, among other things - the troops that later, under the command of Lothar von Trotha, committed a genocide against the Herero and Nama in Namibia (then "German South West Africa"). The performance is scheduled to take place in early summer 2026 as part of the "Counter Monuments" program series.
Culture Senator Carsten Brosda praises the jury's selection, stating that it creatively translates the signs of the times into art, reflecting the present and re-evaluating the past. These funded projects are sure to make a significant impact on Hamburg's artistic landscape and contribute to important discussions on a variety of topics.
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