Freedom of the arts is essential for any democracy, but what role do the arts play when democracies come under pressure? This concert and dance performance by Miro Magloire’s New Chamber Ballet took a leap from mid-century composers into the present. Featuring music by Ursula Mamlok, Tania León, and Alyssa Regent. Moderated by Carl Bettendorf.

Freedom of the arts is essential for any democracy, but what role do the arts play when democracies come under pressure? This performance at the Austrian Cultural Forum New York for Songs from Exile presented works of Ruth Schonthal and Erich Zeisl.

Freedom of the arts is essential for any democracy, but what role do the arts play when democracies come under pressure? This concert performance brought us to the Center for Jewish History, Leo Baeck Institute New York for Songs from Exile with works by Rosy Geiger-Kullmann, Paul Aron, and Ernst Toch - introducing two German-Jewish composers in American exile: Paul Aron and Rosy Geiger-Kullmann, with world premiere performances.

Freedom of the arts is essential for any democracy, but what role do the arts play when democracies come under pressure? Join us at Goethe-Institut New York for “Opera and Democracy” by Kai Hinrich Müller, exploring the past and present of being forced out of a country or a home and the struggles to continue artistic practices elsewhere. Featuring Brigid Cohen, Associate Professor of Music at New York University; Gracie Golden, Artistic Freedom Initiative’s Senior Officer for Strategic Initiatives & Relocation; and Michael P. Steinberg, professor of history and music, German studies, and author of “The Afterlife of Moses: Exile, Democracy, Renewal”.

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What do truly sustainable workplaces look like? Vitra joined 1014 for a conversation that sought to explore these questions around embodied carbon, material sourcing, and the implications for designing today’s workplaces with Sydney Mainster, Vice President of Sustainability and Design Management at the Durst Organization, and Lindsey Wikstrom, founding partner of Mattaforma. Moderated by Jack Murphy, Executive Editor of The Architect's Newspaper, with insightful perspectives from architecture, sustainability leadership, and design management.

As artificial intelligence permeates both research environments and our daily lives, inquiries about its positive and negative impact are essential. Esteemed physicist Jesse Thaler and IBM researcher Hendrik Strobelt shed light on these issues, drawing from their experiences in working with AI in the natural sciences. Moderated by Renate Kurowski-Cardello, President of the Kurt Forrest Foundation.

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Democracies seem to be wilting from lack of genuine interchange and compromise. How can educators support explorations of controversial subjects in ways that engage people’s hearts as well as minds? What tools of critique build connections rather than obstacles between people? Legal scholar Martha Minow and choreographer, educator and writer Liz Lerman discussed such questions and offered examples that show how developing our capacities to find new routes and pathways to each other can be taken from classrooms and seminar rooms into the wider world. Moderated by Professor Irene Kacandes, Dartmouth College.

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The Covid-19 pandemic was a major setback for the path towards eradicating world hunger. Now, climate change, water scarcity, population growth, and multiple conflicts around the globe such as the war in Ukraine and the Middle East are making it difficult for the global community to get back on track. Availability, as well as access, to nutritious food is in jeopardy. In this conversation, 1014 and the American Council on Germany revisited the topic of food security in their virtual series Resilience & Adaptation 2.0., with experts Ambassador Ertharin Cousin and Alexander Müller.

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This trans-Atlantic conversation about migration, part of a series called Humanities for Humans presented in partnership with the Walter de Gruyter Foundation (Berlin), explored current migration trends, why they are happening, and how the role of so-called “race” have influenced the history of migration. Featuring Legal Scholar and Dr. Kathryn Abrams, University of California, Berkeley and Migration and Racism Expert and Independent Scholar Dr. Mark Terkessidis, Berlin, Germany. Moderated by Professor Irene Kacandes, Dartmouth College.

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The world of work is undergoing an unprecedented period of change. Globalization, demographic trends, technology, and climate all have an impact on today’s labor markets. Transitioning to a green economy is one of the major tasks, with global labor unions calling not only for an environmentally, but also socially sustainable approach. What is the scope of this “just transition”, and how can it be realized?

On Tuesday, November 28, the American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a second virtual discussion on the future of work with Thorben Albrecht, Policy Director of IG Metall and former State Secretary at the German Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, and Dr. Annelise Orleck, Professor of History at Dartmouth College.

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Today, when people think about the future of work, they often think about working remotely and hybrid work. But the topic is much broader and deeper – especially since many workers are not able to work off-site or take advantage of hybrid working conditions. 1014 and the American Council on Germany discussed the future of work with Steffen Kampeter, Chief Executive Officer of the Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände (Confederation of German Employers‘ Associations (BDA), and Roberto Suárez Santos, Secretary-General of the International Organization of Employers (IOE).

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At a time when there is talk of "fake news" and "alternative facts", the question arises as to the role and status of truth in democracy. In conversation with the historian Sophia Rosenfeld (UPenn), Alexander Görlach discussed truth and probability, science and faith in liberal democracy.

Organized with generous support by the Kurt Forrest Foundation.

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The role of informal networks in international business is often underestimated but, can be vital for achieving business success. Informal networks can provide access to valuable information, resources, and contacts, as well as foster trust and collaboration among individuals and organizations. Together, with panelists Dr. Sheila M. Puffer, Dr. Sven Horak, Dr. Mridul Agrawal, and Dr. Grace Chun Guo, we evaluated the the value of informal networks for achieving business success.

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On identity, racism, and perceptions of sexuality in Germany, North Africa and the U.S.

German-Moroccan journalist and author Mohamed Amjahid writes about identity, racism, and perceptions of otherness in his books and columns. His latest book “Let’s Talk about Sex, Habibi” takes a look behind closed doors and examines love and desire in Morocco, Germany – and the many (sometimes false) perceptions of it. The American Council on Germany joined 1014 in an intimate discussion with Mohammed exploring these very topics.

1014 and the American Council on Germany hosted a virtual discussion with Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times, and Anna Sauerbrey, Foreign Editor at the weekly DIE ZEIT, about the evolving geopolitical landscape, emerging alliances, and the growing polarization between Western democracies and authoritarian regimes in light of the horrendous developments unfolding in the Middle East. 

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Artists Annette Cords (“Delirious Disruptions”) and Villa Albertine Fellow Euridice Zaituna Kala engaged in conversation about how urban spaces, architecture, and culture influence their art during Open House New York and Archtober.

Matt Ball and Harriet Bartlett of David Chipperfield Architects presented an introduction into the new 1014 – space for ideas during Open House New York 2023.

This conversation about gender, part of a series called Humanities for Humans presented in partnership with the Walter de Gruyter Foundation (Berlin), explored the dichotomy of the loosening up of social values and prohibitions around non-normative expressions of embodiment, and the prevention and banning of gender affirming care and sex education sweeping the U.S. Poet Meg Fernandes and cultural critic Jack Halberstam discussed gender identification and sexual styles. Moderated by Irene Kacandes, Dartmouth College.

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What determines the value of a piece of art? What makes the essential value of art? And what is the difference? Curated by Claudia Mahler, this Salon style evening offered perspectives from various experts in the field of visual art.

Why are people all around the world attracted to the music of Johann Sebastian Bach? To answer this question, we brought together painter and sculptor Alexander Polzin, leading Bach specialist Laurence Dreyfus (Oxford University), distinguished artistic manager Hanna Gaifman (New York), evolutionary biologist Richard O. Prum (Yale University) and the mathematician Michael Harris (Columbia University). 

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Two days after the UN General Assembly in New York City, Financial Times columnist Enuma Okoro and Kristina Lunz, co-founder of the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy, joined 1014 in conversation about chances to improve global climate policy and creating a more caring international order. Kristina also gave a preview of her book The Future of Foreign Policy Is Feminist.

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1014 and Impact Hustlers, the Global Community for Impact-Driven Founders, were excited to welcome venture capital expert and ClimateTech insider Sophie Purdom for an intimate fireside chat and networking event during New York City Climate Week 2023.

On September 12th, we kicked off our Fall season at 1014! We enjoyed an evening of libation, celebration, and an intimate dinner, along with an exclusive tour by artist Annette Cords of her exhibition Delirious Disruptions.

Alexander Görlach and philosopher Markus Gabriel discussed the foundations of a liberal anthropology: Can people have freedom, and if so, how much? Does technology help or does it impose invisible shackles on humankind? Ultimately, the "elephant in the room" is the question of whether liberal democracy has a future.

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As we have emerged from the pandemic, what are the lasting changes to the way we work? How will AI continue to change the work environment? Do the current geopolitical changes and high inflation impact the way we work? How do unions react? Is there a new global labor movement? The American Council on Germany and 1014 hosted a follow-up a discussion about the future of work with Thorben Albrecht, Policy Director of IG Metall, and Dr. Annelise Orleck, Professor of History at Dartmouth College.

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Based on recent public opinion polls, most Americans and Germans continue to see each other as partners when it comes to protecting their respective national security interests. The general public in both countries appear to be willing to support using military action to protect themselves and their allies – as we are seeing play out in the war in Ukraine. But, what does this look like in practice – especially in times of crisis?

1014 and the ACG hosted a discussion and lunch with Colonel Jörg Dronia, Commander of the German Armed Forces Command in Reston, Virginia, about military cooperation in times of crisis.