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Artist in Residence: Piet Baumgartner

September 24th & 25th
Visual Artist und Director

Piet Baumgartner is an experienced visual artist and director with a transdisciplinary approach spanning film, theatre, and visual arts. He is interested in people, machines, and emotions. His production EWS, about the biggest political scandal in the Swiss parliament, was named Best Play of the Year 2023.

Baumgartner’s documentary film The Driven Ones, which focuses on tomorrow’s economic elite, was invited to the prestigious documentary film festival IDFA and nominated for the Swiss Film Award. His latest work, Bagger Drama, recently earned him the New Directors Award at the 72nd San Sebastián Film Festival.

During his time at SQUARE, we will explore questions of responsibility — within education, the professional world, and society at large.

Programme

September 24thexpand_less

Queers in Business

2 to 3:30 pm, SQUARE Residency Grid

What is it like to navigate the workplace as a queer person? Which prejudices still persist, and what challenges can arise – and how can they be met with confidence?

Director and visual artist Piet Baumgartner offers personal insights into his professional journey and invites participants to an open conversation. Together, we will create a welcoming space for dialogue, inspiration, and mutual empowerment – fostering greater visibility and true equality in the workplace.

The Driven Ones – Film und Diskussion

6:15 to 9 pm, SQUARE Raum Wiborada

What drives young people as they stand on the threshold of their professional lives? Caught between pressure to perform, the pursuit of self-fulfillment, and societal expectations, the documentary The Driven Ones follows a group of students at the University of St.Gallen, offering a glimpse into a generation navigating the tension between ambition and doubt.

Following the screening, there will be a discussion with the director and Leo Moser, president of the SHSG. The conversation will be held in German. The event is free.

September 25thexpand_less

Business schools as agents of change: What does it take to foster responsibility in future managers and entrepreneurs?

6:15 to 8 pm, SQUARE Residency Grid

The students of the University of St.Gallen belong to the economic elite: they are among the leaders and entrepreneurs of the future. With great responsibility – for their companies and employees, for their own behavior, but also for society and the environment. What does it mean to take responsibility? And how can responsible thinking and action be taught?

Piet Baumgartner will discuss with Anne Köhler, Dr. Rachel Brooks and Prof. Chris Steyaert from the University of St.Gallen how business schools can prepare students for ethical, social, and ecological challenges. Together, we will examine the contributions the HSG is already making and the obstacles we still need to overcome.

The conversation will be held in English.

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