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" Wondering what's hot in kids' interior design this year? 🎨 From playful pastels to nature-inspired motifs, here are the top trends to elevate any child's space: 1. 🌈 Rainbow Brights: Inject joy with vibrant hues like sunny yellows, ocean blues, and grassy greens. 2. 🌿 Nature-Inspired: Bring the outdoors in with woodland creatures, leafy prints, and earthy tones. 3. 🚀 Adventure Zones: Foster imagination with themed play areas like jungle safaris or outer space adventures. 4. 🌙 Calm Retreats: Create serene sanctuaries with soft neutrals, cozy textures, and dreamy accents. 5. 🎨 Artistic Expression: Encourage creativity with chalkboard walls, gallery displays, and DIY projects. Tap into these trends to create inspiring spaces that nurture growth and spark imagination! ✨ #KidsInteriorDesign #InteriorTrends #2024DesignTrends"

🎓Thrilled to Share My Master’s Thesis! After months of research and dedication, I’m excited to present my thesis: "Museums in the New Era of Changes: Embracing Diversity, Inclusion, and Participation in Modern Europe". This work dives deep into the structural, social, political, and cultural transformations brought about by the Third Industrial Revolution and their profound impact on museums. I explore how traditional notions of museums as spaces for building collective identity are evolving and how we can reimagine these institutions to reflect values of diversity and inclusion. Here are some of the core ideas I address: ✨ Museums should promote accessibility through diversity as a continuous commitment—not just through temporary exhibitions. ✨ The museum experience must be seen as a tool for personal development, beyond aesthetic appreciation. ✨ Collaboration with the public, co-creation of projects, and integration of modern communication tools are essential for fostering participation and inclusion. Through this thesis, I also advocate for a European perspective in museum projects, emphasizing the importance of intangible cultural heritage and multicultural dialogue. I’d love to hear your thoughts on how museums can embrace diversity and inclusion in a rapidly changing world. Let’s continue the conversation!

The Affordable Art Fair may be over, but the idea behind it remains: You can start your art collection today, if you want to. You just need a way in. In last week's newsletter, I explained the fair's way of drawing newbie collectors in through transparency. You can read that issue here: https://bit.ly/3wfnBpd

🔜 REMINDER The third interdisciplinary workshop of the DHECA will take place on 13 December at La Nau, Universitat de València, Valencia (Spain). The workshop has as speakers Mar Gaitán and @Arabella León, colleagues in the ChemiNova project of the Department of Art History of the Universitat de València (UVEG). Under the title ‘New Interactive Museologies and Citizen Participation’, the evolution of the role of museums as dynamic spaces for dialogue and interaction was addressed. 👏 This session focused on:  ➡️ User-centred design: Empowering students to design museum exhibits and digital interfaces that prioritise accessibility and inclusion.  ➡️ Interactive installations: Exploring technologies such as touch screens, motion sensors and augmented reality to create engaging museum experiences.  ➡️ Citizen science and crowdsourcing: Highlight initiatives that involve the public in heritage documentation and conservation, such as collaborative mapping or online contributions to archives. Don't miss out! 🤗

The Walrus #Talks at #Home: #Arts and #Culture Right Now #Revolutionizing #ArtsandCulture in the #Digital #Era Join The Walrus Talks at Home: Arts and Culture Right Now, an #event that brings #together #young #Canadian #artists and #cultural #leaders who are #shaping the #future of #arts, #activism, and #digitalinnovation. Four speakers will discuss how #creativity can #promote #civic #engagement, merge #politics with #art, and #leverage #technology for #change. How are these #emerging #talents #weaving their #political #voices into their #creative #works? In what innovative ways are they #harnessing #digitalplatforms to #broaden their #impact and #extend their #reach? Join us in a conversation to #witness #firsthand how #Canada’s #creators are not just #participating in the arts and culture #scene, but are #actively #redefining it with their bold #visions and #innovative #approaches. DATE AND TIME Wednesday, March 6, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET - The Walrus Talks at Home begins 7:30 p.m. ET - Moderated Q&A 8:00 p.m. ET - The Walrus Talks at Home ends HOSTED AND MODERATED BY Jennifer Hollett, Executive Director, The Walrus FEATURING Chand Bhangal, Community Event Organizer, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants and Rising from our Roots Joshua Chong, Culture Reporter, Toronto Star Sariena Luy, Founder and Executive Director, Flaunt It Movement Selina McCallum, Filmmaker, Storyteller, and Multimedia Artist And moderated by Jennifer Hollett, Executive Director, The Walrus HOW TO JOIN This Zoom webinar is free with registration. https://lnkd.in/ggWB2mkv #inclusive #equitable #access #planning #education #sdgs #biodiverse #international #interfaith #intersectoral #design #intergenerational #intercultural #multimedia #regenerative #placebased #bioregional #socialinnovation #resilience #culturalheritage #naturalheritage #onehealth #wellbeing

🌐✨ Happy International Museum Day, 18 May. #IMD2024 Museums are gateways to cultural exchange and mutual understanding. At Creative Commons, we're on a mission to move museums to open, making cultural heritage accessible, equitable, and impactful. This year's theme, "Museums for Education and Research," highlights the crucial role of museums education and research. By celebrating International Museum Day, we honor museums as vital spaces for learning, innovation, and creativity. 🔍 Researchers can explore content in new ways. 📚 Teachers and learners can create high-quality educational materials. 💻 Digital technologies bring museum experiences to life. Join us in championing #OpenCulture for #education and #research! 🌟📖💡 Learn more about the Benefits of Open Culture in our latest report: https://loom.ly/0NKUVjY

The advent of online technologies has changed the way museums manage collections, shape exhibitions, and build communities. This double Special Issue, co-edited by Karin de Wild (Leiden University) and Nadezhda Povroznik (HDSM, Technische Universität Darmstadt), provides new perspectives on the histories of museums online. It features papers on a wide range of topics, including the history of virtual museums and online exhibitions, museums’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, digital openness, and the development of museums’ digital identities. This Special Issue is published in the journal 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑒𝑡 𝐻𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠: 𝐷𝑖𝑔𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑇𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦, 𝐶𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑦, an international journal dedicated to research on the histories of the internet and related digital cultures. 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 ➡https://lnkd.in/ekJ8R9cC 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥: 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐛 ➡ https://lnkd.in/eQTqrG8y

Check the post below for more on the STARTS EC(H)O Residency Program and the role of T6 in the assessment activities.

Listen to this episode of the Michigan Opportunity podcast to learn more about what makes Kalamazoo such an awesome place!

Part 6A : Chapter 6: The Mosaic of Coexistence Culturally, the Mosaic of Coexistence was perhaps most visible. Festivals, art exhibitions, and performances showcased the rich tapestry of cultures that made up New Zealand’s identity. These events were more than just celebrations; they were acts of mutual recognition and respect, opportunities for individuals to share their heritage and, in turn, to learn about others. In this period, the narrative of New Zealand was no longer about integration or adaptation but about the celebration of each unique piece that contributed to the nation’s whole. It was a recognition that the strength of a community lies not in its homogeneity but in its ability to nurture and celebrate the individual pieces that make up its mosaic. The Mosaic of Coexistence underscored a profound truth that had emerged from New Zealand’s journey: when diverse communities come together, united by shared values and mutual respect, they create a society that is resilient, dynamic, and enriched by the breadth of its citizens’ experiences and perspectives. This chapter of New Zealand’s story was a testament to the beauty and potential of human diversity, woven together into a single, harmonious society.