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Tiff Massey is an interdisciplinary artist from Detroit, Michigan. Her work, inspired by African standards of economic vitality, includes both large-scale and wearable sculptures, music and performance. She uses contemporary observances of class and race through the lens of an African diaspora, combined with inspiration drawn from her experience in Detroit.

Lauren Rossi is a Detroit-based cultural producer and consultant for artists and artist-led organizations. As co-curator for the track “Arts & Culture” at #rpDetroit, Lauren Rossi is leading the culture programme together with Detroit artist Tiff Massey. In our interview, Lauren Rossi discusses Detroit’s way-of-life, its artistic drive and ideas on increasing access for creatives.

As co-curator for the track "Mobility & Urban Space" at #rpDetroit, Jessica Robinson is leading the mobility programme and jointly responsible for the selection of submissions for the Call for Participation. In our interview, she discusses Detroit’s unique connection to mobility, the significance of accessibility and her vision for future mobility projects in the city.

Participation, democracy and technologies in smart cities: The YouTube playlist for our topic "my city > your city > no city".

As co-curator for the track "Arts & Culture" at #rpDetroit, Dimitri Hegemann is leading the music programme and jointly responsible for the selection of submissions for the Call for Participation. In our interview, he discusses his enduring connection to Detroit, the current challenges of the local music scene, and the city's potential.

From Hamtramck to Eastern Market and North End, Detroit offers a wide urban scope - but how does access vary for each neighborhood? Join re:publica Detroit to share ideas and visions on Detroit’s urban space.

How can we create a fair listening ecology in the digital world? How is AI going to change music? Are there still new sounds? Introducing the YouTube playlist for our music topic!

What are your answers, ideas and thoughts around access? Community input makes up the very core of our programme, so please join our Call for Participation for re:publica Detroit taking place on September 27th and 28th, 2019! You can submit your content proposals until August 1st, 2019.

We look back on two wonderful days of Netzfest on 4 and 5 May 2019. Free of charge. Outdoors. Inclusive.

Our sustainability topic SYSTEM:ERROR in one YouTube playlist: Sessions that inspire, raise questions and provide answers.

We were presenting the topic "OPEN - Museums in the Digital Transformation" at Tresor Club Berlin. Here are some impressions of the inspiring night.

Mental and physical health in the digital context: The YouTube playlist for "The Human Touch".