{"id":4605,"date":"2026-05-28T15:23:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T15:23:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/good-practice\/swift-messengers\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T08:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:24:14","slug":"swift-messengers","status":"publish","type":"goodpractice-projekt","link":"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/good-practice\/swift-messengers\/","title":{"rendered":"Swift Messengers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"vimeo-embed-placeholder\" data-vimeo-id=\"1220134179\">\n                    <div class=\"vimeo-embed-placeholder-content\">\n                        <p>To play this video, you must agree to the use of Vimeo cookies.<\/p>\n                        <button class=\"cookies-consent-settings-button cookies-consent-button\" aria-label=\"Manage cookie settings for the Vimeo video 1220134179\">Manage Settings<\/button>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Potential Impacts \u2013 What Makes This Project an Example of Good Practice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On March 12, 2026, an interdisciplinary group of individuals from the fields of film, design, communication, and sustainable building and living <em>analyzed <\/em>the potential impact of <em>Swift Messengers <\/em>using the Map\/ing Sustainability method. Artist Katja Davar presented her project in person and participated in the discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"gp-diagramm-block_234b957f2c0856bf34053aad64980284\" class=\"block-gp-diagramm\" style=\"container-type: inline-size;\">\n    <div class=\"gp-diagramm-grid\">\n        <figure class=\"gp-diagramm-content-figure\">\n            <div class=\"gp-diagramm-content\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/themes\/transformnrw-theme\/graphics\/Mapping-Sustainability_Grafik_250923.webp\" alt=\"Graphical model of the &quot;Map\/ing Sustainability&quot; method featuring concentric circles and selected SDG icons. It illustrates the Map\/ing Sustainability analytical approach, which visualizes potential sustainability impacts using the interconnected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The concentric circles represent the causal chains of impact resulting from a good practice project: Input, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes, and Impacts. The diagram relies on the Wuppertal Institute&#039;s three-tier model as a framework: individual SDGs are mapped to these tiers, highlighting that sustainability impacts are not viewed in isolation, but through their interdependencies across environmental, social, and economic dimensions. 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Bottom: natural resources; middle: provisioning systems; top: well-being. The levels are connected by double arrows; within each level, the corresponding icons of selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are shown.\">\n                <a class=\"gp-diagramm-mini-fullscreen-button\" href=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/sdg-model\/?id=4605\" aria-label=\"Open in the SDG model\"><\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <figcaption class=\"gp-figcaption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/en\/sdg-model\/?id=4605\">SDG Model<\/a>: Categorization of the identified sustainability goals into three levels: Natural Resources, Provisioning Systems, and Well-being            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Well-being<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The participants in the discussion described <em>Swift Messengers<\/em> as an art project with strong educational and outreach potential. They highlighted the connection between artistic representation, scientific findings, and historical perspectives. By visualizing the flight paths of migratory birds and comparing them with urban mobility systems, complex ecological and social dynamics are conveyed in a clear and understandable way. It was emphasized that the depiction of dynamics\u2014particularly in relation to migration, environmental changes, and climate processes\u2014can foster a new understanding of ecological interconnections. At the same time, the artwork\u2019s placement in public space provides low-threshold entry points to educational content and scientific topics (SDG 4).    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the participants described the emotional and health-related effects of the project. The aesthetic depiction of bird migration and natural movements was associated with feelings of slowing down, humility, and a connection to nature. The artwork could encourage people to become more aware of natural processes and create a counterpoint to the everyday world, which is often perceived as hectic. At the same time, participants reflected on the connections between climate change, stress on animal populations, and the occurrence of zoonoses, thereby highlighting the links between environmental changes and human health (SDG 3).   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the project\u2019s accessibility in public spaces was interpreted as a way to help reduce inequalities. Participants emphasized that art in urban spaces can reach people regardless of their social, cultural, or economic circumstances. This enables cultural participation even outside traditional institutions and fosters interest in art and the themes it conveys (SDG 10).  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"433\" data-id=\"2516\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_1-1024x433.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_1-1024x433.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_1-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_1-768x325.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_1-1536x650.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_1-2048x867.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Katja Davar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"808\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2518\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_4-808x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_4-808x1024.jpg 808w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_4-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_4-768x973.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_4-1212x1536.jpg 1212w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_4.jpg 1443w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Katja Davar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2512\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_3-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A black-and-white composition featuring a bird on a branch. Circular patterns and abstract plant forms overlay the image, blending natural and geometric elements. &#10;\" class=\"wp-image-2512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_3-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_3-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_3-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_3-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_3.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Katja Davar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Provisioning Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the level of Provisioning Systems, <em>Swift Messengers<\/em> was described in particular as a contribution to sustainable and livable cities. The participants emphasized that art in public spaces can create consumption-free places for encounter and dialogue. The artwork functions as a \u201cresonance space\u201d in which different groups of users\u2014from passersby to policymakers\u2014can engage with one another.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, the project draws attention to the impacts of urban lifestyles on animal migration\u2014such as the loss of nesting and resting sites\u2014as well as the connections between climate change, human infrastructure, and animal health. Art is thus perceived as part of public communication and urban infrastructure, facilitating reflection and dialogue on ecology in everyday life (SDG 11). <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Natural Resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of natural resources, the participants described the project as a way to raise awareness of biodiversity and ecological interdependencies. Particular emphasis was placed on the role of migratory birds as \u201csympathy-generating figures\u201d that make complex environmental issues emotionally accessible. Depicting bird migration can strengthen a connection to nature and thus inspire caring behavior. At the same time, it draws attention to the ecological importance of birds for biodiversity and the dispersal of plants (SDG 15).Furthermore, <em>Swift Messengers<\/em> was described as a tool for communicating the impacts of climate change. By visualizing changes in migration patterns and highlighting the disappearance of nesting and resting sites, the project makes the effects of climate change visible and tangible. Participants described the project as an opportunity to reflect more deeply on human impact on the environment and climate and to raise awareness of necessary Climate Action measures (SDG 13).  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"646\" src=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_2-1024x646.jpg\" alt=\"A large-scale wall installation in a bright subway station featuring colorful, pixel-like structures made of enameled panels. The abstract forms extend across several wall sections next to escalators and combine motifs of mobility and nature in the art project *Swift Messengers*. \" class=\"wp-image-2514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_2-1024x646.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_2-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_2-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_2-1536x969.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/transform.nrw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/X_Davar_Bild_2-2048x1292.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Katja Davar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Potential Impacts \u2013 What Makes This Project an Example of Good Practice? 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