Design for the community: Benny Becker in freedom F3

Design for the community: Benny Becker in freedom F3

Frankfurter Straße 3, 65428 Rüsselsheim am Main, Deutschland - in Rüsselsheim is all about creative ideas and their implementation. In

Becker is no stranger to Rüsselsheim's cultural scene. He was active in the cultural center "Das beef" for over a decade and also gained his experience at the Trebur Open Air. Today he heads the roller plant in the Opel Alterwerk and organizes a variety of events, including the BEL-R! Festival and rush. Its intensive participation makes it appear as an important impulse provider for the region.

variety of work and innovation spirit

The exhibition includes a wide range of design objects, functional prototypes and event concepts. When designing these works, Becker works with artists such as Clemens Heidolf, Yannick Pfeifer and Kim Kibler. His goal is to create a place of encounter where workshops and discussions about material -friendly processes and manufacturing methods can take place. Becker wants to strengthen awareness of local culture and encourage a social discourse that draws attention to community projects.

These initiatives are more important than ever, since rural regions such as Rüsselsheim and the surrounding area often suffer from a lack of full -time specialist staff in cultural institutions. The Trafo program of the federal cultural foundation since 2015 has been supporting cultural participation in rural areas, where there is often little visibility of the offers. Without the committed work of cultural actors and associations, it could be difficult to hold the community together.

The recent developments show that cultural offers in rural regions must be accompanied by strong municipal participation. As presented in the project "Municipal cultural work in the counties" , counties are not only responsible for the provision of resources, but also for the networking between culture, administration and politics. A smooth cooperation is the key to successfully designing creative projects and involving the citizens.

The home of Becker is not only a place for art and design, but also a smorgasbord of opportunities that need to be used. With its exhibition and the associated dialogue, Rüsselsheim is on the right track to further develop and keep the cultural landscape alive. At a time when demographic change and other challenges meet many rural regions, creative ideas and active participation are all the more important.