(V)L$D has its roots in the union of two collectives: VILAINS MOB from Paris and LIVE $HINE DIE from Saarbrücken, Germany. Both collectives were born out of a shared motivation: create a network that could help people change, not just in their actions but in how they see themselves and others. At their core, they believed in the power of helping individuals value themselves and appreciate those around them. Together, these two collectives became (V)L$D, a movement that sees creativity not just as a tool, but as a way of life.