A new program format at Haus der Kunst: In its first installation, "Festival of Independents – Munich/Now/Here" examines Munich’s specific urban context and explores the impulses emerging from the city's independent scene. 

The program includes independent figures from various disciplines, whose forms of production are frequently intentionally small in format and informally organized. They often attempt to realize alternative lifestyles and work models. "Festival of Independents – Munich/Now/Here" presents a differentiated image of the city's cultural, social and economic landscape, thereby shifting the focus on the imaginative power of underrepresented communities and creative fields. The intention is to create a better understanding of urban space as a "precondition" for contemporary life.

The project consists of three parts: an exhibition, events and seminars. The more than seventy concerts, talks, podium discussions, film screenings and other events took place. 

Mach Sie sagen - Talkshow © 100 Black Dolphins
Mach Sie sagen - Talkshow © 100 Black Dolphins
A Kind of Guise Soccer Cup Photo: A Kind of Guise
A Kind of Guise Soccer Cup Photo: A Kind of Guise
Christa Müller, Anstiftungen Photo: Inga Kerber (From: Andrea Baier/Christa Müller/Karin Werner: Stadt der Commonisten. Neue urbane Räume des Do it yourself. Bielefeld 2013: transcript)
Christa Müller, Anstiftungen Photo: Inga Kerber (From: Andrea Baier/Christa Müller/Karin Werner: Stadt der Commonisten. Neue urbane Räume des Do it yourself. Bielefeld 2013: transcript)
Anna McCarthy Bored Rebels Going Underground, 2012 Photo: Anna McCarthy
Anna McCarthy Bored Rebels Going Underground, 2012 Photo: Anna McCarthy
Boxwerk Simon Gehrke, Thrilla in Manilla, 2013 Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier 1975
Boxwerk Simon Gehrke, Thrilla in Manilla, 2013 Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier 1975
Chicks on Speed Kathrin Krotthenthaler
Chicks on Speed Kathrin Krotthenthaler
EBOW Photo: Nils Schwarz
EBOW Photo: Nils Schwarz
Festival-Honey produced by Stadtimkerkollektiv Design: Ruth Höflich Photo: Jörg Koopmann
Festival-Honey produced by Stadtimkerkollektiv Design: Ruth Höflich Photo: Jörg Koopmann
LandlerGschwister Photo: Hagen Keller
LandlerGschwister Photo: Hagen Keller
Observatorium, What You See Is What You Get Felix Kruis, Natascha Simons, Antonia Beermann Photo: What You See Is What You Get
Observatorium, What You See Is What You Get Felix Kruis, Natascha Simons, Antonia Beermann Photo: What You See Is What You Get
Poster "Festival of Independents" at Haus der Kunst, Illustration: Annette Bauer
Poster "Festival of Independents" at Haus der Kunst, Illustration: Annette Bauer
Schlachthofbronx Photo: Edward Beierle
Schlachthofbronx Photo: Edward Beierle