The last few weeks have been an inspiring journey full of exchange, collaborations, and new perspectives for our project “New Paths to Art – Museum Tours Always Included” by capito Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
A highlight was our event at the European Parliament in Brussels. Together with the museum guides from capito Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, we took advantage of a special opportunity. The presentation of their favorite works of art from the special exhibition during the Polish EU Council Presidency – in the presence of Marc Angel, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and Miriam Lexmann. This experience was not only a milestone for our project, but also a powerful example of how art overcomes barriers in an international context. Many thanks to Sylvia Binger, Kurze Elena, Jan Randacek, Marleen Platteau and Dinora Waele for engaging with us and making this project and event possible!
In the subsequent panel “launch of pilot project” we discussed together with:
- Miriam Lexmann, MEP, quaestor and chair of the artistic committee in the european parliament
- Katrin Langensiepen, MEP and chair of the EP Network on the UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (CRPD)
- Katleen Evenepoel, general director of Zonnelied
- Nils Wöbke, capito Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
The approximately 80 participants from the cultural sector explored the potential of inclusive cultural offerings and forged new partnerships. A special thank you goes to our friends from Zonnelied in Brussels – with you, we have found a strong partner who will work with us on inclusive culture! We’re really looking forward to it!
Want to learn more about the event at the European Parliament?
Then watch the videos at the following links:
- The European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection: On the Path to Inclusion of People with Disabilities event – Speaker Nils Wöbke
- The European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection: On the Path to Inclusion of People with Disabilities event – Speaker art guide Maik Penning
- The European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection: On the Path to Inclusion of People with Disabilities event – Speaker art guide Felix Jedlink and Jürgen Zarpe
