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LUNCHTALK: From Committed Art to Democratic Artivism

Join us for an inspiring session that delves into the transformative power of art in shaping Europe’s democratic and social future.

 

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A sandwich lunch will be offered.


PROGRAMME

Welcome words (5 minutes)

Jessica van de Ven (Brussels Academy and Brussels for Europe, both initiatives to provide (international) Brusselers in-depth knowledge of the city’s social, economic, political, cultural and spatial dynamics.)

Óscar Muñoz Sánchez, curator of the Changemakers exhibition and the European Parliament Contemporary art collection

 

Keynotes (2 x 15 minutes)

 

Prof. Eric Corijn: Can art save European democracy?

Prof. Corijn will explore how art and imagination are essential tools in rethinking Europe’s challenges, fostering solidarity, and shaping its future.

Philip Meersman: Poetry Slam: Amplifying Voices for Change

Philip Meersman will describe how poetry slam transforms artistic expression into a tool for democratic engagement, fostering European and global solidarity, peaceful transition, and freedom of expression through the power of spoken word.

 

 

Audience Exchange (45 minutes)

Following the presentations, the audience will join a dialogue with the speakers. This exchange will focus on the role of art in shaping Europe’s democratic and social future. Participants will be invited to share questions, ideas, and reflections.

 

Closing Remarks (5 minutes)

Summarizing key takeaways and encouraging continued reflection on the themes of the session.

 

Lunch talk in the context of the Changemakers exhibition at the Parlamentarium in Brussels (14 November 2024 – 16 February 2025) and Kult XL until 29 January 2025.  The event is organized in collaboration with the European Parliament, Brussels Academy/Brussels for Europe and the Commune d’Ixelles.

https://art-collection.europarl.europa.eu/en/exhibitions/changemakers/

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Schedule

12:15 > 13:30

Place

KultXL Expo

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