LCD Academy launched a new programme enabling cultural organizations and cities to create new funding opportunities through ESG (Environmental / social / governance). Launched in 2022 our programme extended from Berlin to Amsterdam, taking more than 250 participants on a journey to get ESG ready, building capacity to sustain their social, cultural & commercial infrastructure.
For more about this programme in 2025
The world’s first city-led ESG task force is creating a new funding framework for berlin’s culture community builders offering additional value for private sector funders through SOCIAL growth DATA impacting ESG ratings.
Utilising the ESG market tail wind our task force will enable policy, cultural and private sector stakeholders to grow LOCAL ROI AND SROI FOR THEIR STAKEHOLDERS - AND FOR FUTURE CITIES WORLDWIDE.
THE ESG INNOVATION COLLECTIVE LAUNCHED THEIR MANIFESTO AT THE IHIF IN BERLIN WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS FROM CITIES (AMSTERDAM, BERLIN), PRIVATE SECTOR PARTNERS AND ACADEMIA MEMBERS.
Watch LCD FOUNDER FLORIAN WUPPERFELD speak with Berlin’s finance senator DR Kollatz and local community leaders about how ESG can be an opportunity for local communities, cultural orgANISations, cities and companies.
This panel was recorded in August 2021 at #BErlinquestions confErence, hosted by berlin’s mayor michael müller & visitberlin.
VENICE BIENNALE 2021
Lcd has partnered with Caravane Earth, an international foundation based in the netherlands, in order to play a leading role in the venice biennale 2021. we have joined forces for the exhibition of a building specifically designed for communal gatherings and discussions: a Majlis - a traditional meeting place in Arab culture.
Curated by Jury member 2020 Dr. Thierry Morell, the Majlis is designed by world renowned bamboo architect Simón Vélez, in collaboration with the womens’ collective of weavers from the Boujad Tribe in Morocco.
OUR HONORARY COMMITTEE
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson, Qatar Museums (COMMITTEe CHAIR)
THE EARL OF SNOWDON, Honorary Chairman of Christie’s UK, Europe and the Middle East
Professor DEBORAH HOWARD, Professor Emerita of Architectural History at the University of Cambridge
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AT THE LCD BERLIN ACADEMY, BERLIN’S LOCAL ACTORS AND INSTITUTIONS MET GLOBAL EXPERTS TO EXPLORE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL IN CULTURAL TOURISM AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION.
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Drawn from the diversity of cities we invited thought-leaders from various fields such as culture, tourism, politics and the private sector. the Academy sessions explored themes such as overrated architecture, a 'shoes off' approach to tourism or destination storytelling.
“These new perspectives, learnings and narratives are like ‘new tools’ for me and our organization. It enables us to push the necessary transformation process forward and to make new developments more resilient for future challenges or crisis.”
-Ricardo Piquet, chairman of the Museum of Tomorrow, Rio de JANEIRO, BRAZIL
LCD SALON
lcd trends 2019-20 provided the basis for Our LCD Berlin Salon which took place at Tempelhof Airport in Berlin, bringing together a network of key industry figures to discuss how to build bridges between tourism, culture and policy makers.
The discussions facilitated by Cambridge University's Johnny Cornwell resulted in some fascinating points, and the event finished with a Cocktail Party overlooking Berlin Art Week.
The LCD Trends 2019-20 with findings from the salon CAN BE PURCHASED HERE
CLIMATE SMART
IN 2017, THE LCD AWARDS INTRODUCED THE INAUGURAL ‘CLIMATE SMART’ AWARD, WHICH RECOGNISES A MUSEUM OR LARGE-SCALE PUBLIC ART PROJECT THAT HAS MADE A SIGNIFICANT EDUCATIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE.
THIS AWARD IS DETERMINED BY A SPECIALLY SELECTED JURY, LED BY PROFESSOR GEOFFREY LIPMAN, FORMER PRESIDENT OF WTTC AND CO-FOUNDER SUNX, AND LONG-TIME TRAVEL INDUSTRY LEADER DR TOM SELANNIEMI, DIRECTOR OF THE FINNISH NATURE CENTRE HALTIA, ALONGSIDE A TEAM OF EXPERTS.
MANCHESTER, UK
Climate Control Exhibition at Manchester Museum
'What are the challenges a museum faces when dealing with the issue of climate change?'
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Geoffrey Lipman, Co Founder SUNx and ICTP President
'How is digital media reshaping art in the 21st century?'
SOFTPOWER DESTINATIONS
AT THE HEART OF THE ACADEMY programme is a collaborative CRAsH-COURSE IN soft power DEVOTED TO shifting your organisation, your community and your social environment into an impactful soft power destination.
The Soft Power Destination Awards were created in 2016 as a category within the Leading Culture Destinations Awards through a partnership with Lord Cultural Resources, the world’s largest cultural planning firm with a network of 2,500 museum clients in more than 57 countries and 450 cities.
SOFT POWER SALON
THOUGHT-LEADERSHIP
Our thought-leadership programme shares vital insights into the shifting dynamics and industry trends shaping the cultural landscape.
London, UK
Lisa Hilton, Writer & Art Historian
'How important are slow places in an increasingly digital age?'
London, UK
Lisa Hilton, Writer & Art Historian
'Which emerging cultural cities will we still be talking about in 100 years?’
Marrakech, Morocco
Touria El Glaoui, 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair Founding Director
'What is the cultural impact of the YSL Museum in Marrakech?
Marrakech, Morocco
Touria El Glaoui, 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair Founding Director
'What are the top cities for young artists to live in?'
LONDON, UK
TRANSFORMATIVE MUSEUM CULTURE & THE DIGITAL AGE
London, UK
CULTURAL COMMUNICATION & THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL
Wellesley, USA
Claire Whitner, Davis Museum
'What inspired Art-Less: The Davis Without Immigrants?'
Wellesley, USA
Lisa Fischman, Davis Museum
'Are all museums political institutions?'
Wellesley, USA
Lisa Fischman, Davis Museum
'What would be your dream art safari?'
London, UK
Joe La Placa, Gallerist / Writer
'How does visiting a museum benefit you?'
London, UK
Mark Sanders, Art Consultant
'What does culture mean to you?'
LONDON, UK
JOE LA PLACA, GALLERIST AND WRITER
'WHAT DOES CULTURE MEAN TO YOU?
London, UK
Robert LaMarre, Vice President Lord Cultural Resources
'Which country has the most interesting museum policy?'
London, UK
Robert LaMarre, Vice President Lord Cultural Resources
'Tell us about the development of museums now and in the future.'
Toronto, Canada
Maxine Bailey, Vice President TIFF
'Why is soft power core to your purpose as a cultural organisation?’
Toronto, Canada
Maxine Bailey, Vice President TIFF
'How does Toronto International Film Festival engage its audience all year round?'
London, UK
Alice Black, Co-Director, THE DESIGN MUSEUM
'What are the core principles of the museum?'
Bethlehem, Palestine
Wisam Salsaa, Director, THE WALLED OFF HOTEL
'How has The Walled Off Hotel been received in Palestine?
London, UK
Scarlett Sabet, Poet
'How is digital media reshaping the landscape of art?'
Athens, Greece
George Kaminis, Mayor of Athens
'What is the most inspiring thing about modern Athens?'
LONDON, UK
Leanne Rae Wierzba, Design Historian / Curator / Editor
'Does museum culture help to build bridges gloabally?'
Lisbon, Portugal
Maximilano Arrocet, Director of Amanda Levete Architects
'How does the MAAT's architecture reflect the culture of Lisbon?'
VALLETTA, MALTA
Catherine Tabone, Director of the Valletta 2018 Foundation
‘What were the challenges you faced while preparing for EcoC 2018?’
Manchester, UK
Henry McGhie, Head of Collections and Curator of Zoology
'What are the challenges museums face in dealing with climate change?'
Andrea Morgante, Architect / Designer
'Why is it important for a museum to be environmentally conscious?'
LONDON, UK
Geoffrey Lipman, Co Founder SUNx / ICTP President
'How is digital media reshaping art in the 21st century?'
ATHENS, GREECE
George Kaminis, Mayor of Athens
'What is the most inspiring thing about modern Athens?'
New York, USA
Tim McHenry, Director of Programs and Engagement
'Tell us about the 'Dreamover’.'
“TRAVELLERS WANT TO RELOCALISE THROUGH CULTURE, AFTER BEING GLOBALISED THROUGH BRANDS IN THE PAST FIFTY YEARS.”
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