Victoria Mendrzyk’s Post

Recently, I had the fantastic opportunity to visit Italy, a country rich in history, culture, and art. Among the many incredible sights, the #VaticanMuseum was one of the highlights. Yes, the Sistine Chapel was undoubtedly spectactular (although being full to the brim), but a somewhat less celebrated treasure really fascinated me: the Vatican Gallery of Maps. As someone deeply involved in Global Mobility, I found the Gallery of Maps to be a highlight of my visit. Walking through this long, beautifully decorated corridor, I was struck by the detailed and artistic representations of various regions of Italy, as they were known (and painted!) centuries ago. It's fascinating to consider that even back then, there was such a significant understanding of geographical layouts which, in many ways, was driven by the needs and effects of Global Mobility of that era. Created in the late 16th century, these maps show an impressive level of detail and accuracy, considering the tools and knowledge available at the time. The gallery not only showcases the beauty of cartography but also serves as a historical ledger of how movement and exploration across regions were understood and visualized in the past. While everyone naturally rushes towards the Sistine Chapel, I found myself captivated by the stories each map in the Gallery of Maps told. Stories of discovery, science, and the human quest to understand our world. It was a valuable reminder of how Global Mobility has always been a part of human history, shaping our understanding and interactions with the world. Have you ever visited a place that turned out to be an unexpected highlight of your trip? A site that perhaps wasn't as famous as others, but captured your imagination and appreciation? I'd love to hear about your experiences! #GalleryOfMaps #MasteringGM #GlobalMobility #Italy -- 🌍 Interested in more insights on Global Mobility, HR, and International HRM? Follow me for regular discussions on the latest research, trends, and practices in these dynamic fields! 🌍

The New York Times recently published "A Guide of American Museums to Visit This Year." Among the stunning recommendations is the Virginia Jaramillo exhibition, "Principle of Equivalence." This exhibition was organized last summer by the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City and is now touring the United States. It was a great honor for me to meet Virginia Jaramillo through my collaborations with the Kemper Museum. Can you imagine where the exhibition catalog was printed and bound? Italy, in the Veneto region. As I tour museums and cultural institutions across the USA, this week I am in San Francisco, I make it a point to check where significant art publications originate. Often, they hail from the same region I come from. Since 1450, a robust printing industry has emerged, spreading rapidly across Europe—from Germany to Italy, and then to France, the Netherlands, Spain, Hungary, Poland, Belgium, England, Switzerland, Austria, and Sweden. By 1480, there were an estimated 110 print shops, 50 of which were in Italy. It's estimated that 38% of books printed in Italy and 15% of those printed in Europe in the 15th century were produced in Venice. This is the story of a long tradition, an important form of business, and the #internationalization of enterprises that has innovated over the years and centuries but has always remained in service of contemporary global culture. And which today more than ever is a tool for #sustainability education with an huge learning and engagement power for all ages of museum visitors. Where do we draw the line today between some high craftsmanship products, their history, the sustainability projects of their makers, the messages they convey, the cultural heritage they represent, and the artworks? As a consultant for both foreign and Italian companies specializing in high #craftsmanship and #art, my focus is not only on #compliance in the USA market but also on protecting and promoting their status as #culturalheritage. By fostering collaborations and events with American museums, we elevate these products to instruments of sustainability education, which they inherently are. The benefit is mutual for both parties, businesses and museums, and thanks also to technology it enriches the entire global community. #highcraftsmanshipmeetsart #internazionalizzazione #madeinitaly

Discover how art spaces can transform communities and influence cultural landscapes in my latest article, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨: 𝘼 𝙁𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙞𝙤 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙖. Explore how this vibrant space in Panama is driving cultural growth, fostering local talent, and creating connections that reach beyond borders. Dive in to see how Espacio Arte exemplifies the powerful role of art in building resilient, dynamic communities.

I finally gathered my thoughts to write about Manifesta 15 in Barcelona, also known as the traveling European Biennial. Established in the 1990s as a response to the new social, political, and economic realities after the Cold War, this year’s theme was Balancing Conflicts, Cure and Care, and Imagining Futures. It’s challenging to provide a deep analysis as I only managed to visit one of the many venues. While one was located in Barcelona itself, the others were scattered across the region, making them difficult to reach, especially for someone visiting only for the weekend. That said, I do appreciate the initiative—I’m all for cultural decentralization. I visited the abandoned The Three Chimneys, a monumental space (like the prison and other industrial or urban venues used for the project) that leaves one reflecting. Spaces of such grandeur inherently make any art showcased within them feel significant. Much of the discussion centered around urban transformation, pollution, and gentrification in the region. For more thoughtful critiques, I recommend reading e-flux or ArtReview. An interesting side note: during the last weekend of Manifesta, when everyone seemed to arrive for the final stretch, the Loop video art fair was also happening in Barcelona (featuring Fragment and Nika Project), and it was packed. Hopefully, this translated into strong sales for the participating galleries and artists. The next Manifesta will take place in Germany’s Ruhr Area in 2026. Let’s see how the industrial narrative evolves in a new context.

Exhibitions are magic places, where one thing counts most of all: Reaching people. Every detail counts, from the lighting, to the selection of material, and the staging within the space... It’s a bit like consecutive interpreting. To be able to reach people, you need a well-honed note-taking technique, so you can analyse the original content, capture it in a concentrated form, get to the heart of it, and present it in the target language without leaving out details. No spontaneous interjection or allusion should be lost in the process. We bear in mind the fine points of intonation, while adapting completely to the rhythm of the speaker. It was a pleasure to make the message of a renowned international team of artists accessible to everyone present at the opening of the exhibition, “Leak. The end of the pipeline". This superbly curated exhibition is definitely worth a visit, and it could not be more relevant given the current political situation. Photo Credits: Alexander Schmidt / punctum FOTOGRAFIE. #1nt #multiculturalism #multilingualism #art #consecutiveinterpreting #communication #inclusion #buildingbridges #languageservices #internationalrelations #diversity #mdbk #clientauthorised  

Video component of my work AIDA & CLONES Co for Salon Des Étrangers, 60th Biennale Di Venezia. Salon Des Etrangers is a salon-type exhibition devised for the historic 60th Biennale Di Venezia. Inspired by Albert Camus’s classic The Outsider, this exhibition features works of 100 international artists. Surveyed and directed by Jeffro Dziac, Outsiders Lounge is a late Venetian meeting point for ultra-modern existentialists and surrealists to exhibit, debate, perform and observe dramas of current life. With uniform wall works set at A4 size and a 23 second video, like a set of imaginary cards, this exhibition will highlight the absurd and uncanny times we currently inhabit whilst reflecting on the themes of identity, nostalgia, artifice and strangeness in many different forms and media. My bi-componental work for this exhibition continues a series of reflections on the contemporary challenges we all face and the potential outcomes for our future. The artwork mirrors the creeping homogeneity that threatens individuality — where people, once driven by distinct desires, passions, and flaws, now turn to AI at every juncture, becoming mere replicas of one another. The piece poses a crucial question: Will we passively succumb to the absurdity of this situation, walking toward the death of human agency and creativity? Or will we intentionally choose to resist it and preserve our essence as human beings? Biennale Venezia 2024 Magazzino Van Axel Salon Des Étrangers Sigergallery Venice art factory curated by Jeffro Dziac Vanya Balogh #SalonDesEtrangers #BiennaleArte2024

🖼 🎨 Team Building Destinations: The Art Track...in Paris 🇫🇷 while the world is focused on Paris for the olympics, it's a good time for an important reminder. Paris is one of the best destinations to spark your team's creativity and foster innovation. All teams can benefit from unleashing their creativity. The very first VP who asked me to facilitate a workshop focusing on creativity was the head of the Finance department at a Wireless Communications company where I was a full-time employee. I've also facilitated with creativity workshops for engineering and HR teams. Creativity involves pushing your boundaries. For most of my life, I've expressed creativity through writing, music, acting and, sometimes, dance. Visual art was never my forte. I failed art in elementary school and did not select it as a high school elective. When I was last in Paris, instead of exploring music and theatre, I decided to put myself on the art track. Paris provides plenty of opportunities for corporate teams to explore art. I visited the Lourve twice. same Museum that focuses on impressionistic art was closer renovation so I ventured further afield to the Chateau de Versailles and Monet's House in Giverny. The students painting in the galleries and sketching in Paris' parks looked so relaxed. They it's probably so much that, when I returned to Toronto, I took a course called "Drawing for Those Who Can't" at the Royal Ontario Museum. I'll never be a professional artist but I have a basket of art supplies in my living room and I always have a sketch pad and pencils in my laptop case. Later, I completed The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. Before I knew it I was writing again. I've written two screenplays, scripts for two TV series, and I'm working on my fourth novel. Creativity has allowed me to design and feel so will take engaging experiences and simulations for my corporate clients. I encourage corporate leaders to spark creativity and foster innovation through similar exploration at home or abroad. Enhanced creativity will improve your team's brainstorming and problem solving skills. Team members will generate new solutions and ideas for products and services. 🎇 What strategies are you using to spark creativity in your tune and Foster innovation? 🇫🇷 Have you ever taken your team to Paris? #Paris #France #innovation #creativity #teambuilding https://lnkd.in/e4Q2cDUz

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! 🖼️You can find numerous articles dedicated to the unmissable exhibitions that will take place in our country, the talented artists our country can boast, and the Italian cities to rediscover by participating in the many cultural initiatives. 👉 Follow the link to read the article and download the excerpt! https://lnkd.in/dPeaT4yT

🏛 Following the open call for Individual Mobility of Artists and Cultural Professionals through the Culture Moves Europe program, I was selected to extend my research in Hungary for the project "The Theatres of Fellner & Helmer: Subtle Reflections on Local Specificities and Identitary Values." 🎭 Therefore, between May 2nd - 14th, I was in Budapest, Kecskemét, and Szeged to collect information about the theaters designed and built over 100 years ago by the famous Viennese architectural office led by Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer. The 12-day Mobility facilitated the on-site exploration of the Hungarian historical monuments and the in-depth research for archival documents and scientific literature, enabling me to learn and understand more about the socio-economic and political contexts that made possible the construction and the evolution of these cultural landmarks of European significant importance. The research was developed in cooperation with the Austrian Cultural Forum Budapest and relies on prior partnerships with Kulturvermittlung Steiermak, ‘Ivan Vazov’ National Theater, and the Arts and Design University in Timisoara, and the continuous support of the Austrian Cultural Forum Bucharest, with whom I initiated this journey in 2020. So far, 16 theaters in 5 countries have been documented… out of 60 [51 built & preserved / 9 demolished]. In the long run, this data collection aims to facilitate guidelines for prioritising the preservation and heritagization of architectural elements that are relevant to the buildings' storytelling in the in case of future interventions, and introduce the general public into the complexity of theatre life behind the show, from the perspective of the intricate relationship between performance and place, as seen through the current state of the inherited buildings created by the two architects. In Romania, there is an itinerary exhibition that started in Timisoara, during the European Capital of Culture and that already traveled to Bucharest and Oradea. 🤓 More international events are in preparation for the later part of this year. Updates will come soon  🌱 ✨ #fellnerhelmertheaters #culturemoveseurope #individualmobilityaction #creativeeurope #austrianculturalforuminbudapest #acfbudapest #forumul_cultural_austriac #austrianculturalforuminbucharest #bridgingcultures #historictheatres  

It’s no secret that we’re firm believers in the transformative effects of creativity. Art isn’t a choice, it’s a necessity. From Einstein to Picasso, humanity's greatest minds recognise that art enables us to hope, process, connect and ultimately, to change the world. This #worldartday we want to celebrate the Bilbao effect. The phenomenon that occurs when a city experiences significant urban transformation, revitalisation economic growth and through the construction of iconic architectural landmarks. It’s named after the extraordinary success of the Guggenheim museum in Spain, which became a catalyst for the city’s renaissance. Bilbao was transformed from a city that struggled to transition from its industrial past and facing economic decline, to a city gaining international recognition for its innovative design, attracting millions of tourists which revitalised the city's economy. More than this, socially the museum redefined the cities image, giving its residents a sense of pride and enhancing Bilbao’s appeal as a desirable place to live and work. Culturally, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao served as a catalyst for the growth of the city's artistic and creative scene, inspiring the development of new cultural institutions, events, and public spaces. We hope that by developing Create Contemporary Crafts Hub we can inspire our own ripple effect, right here in Camborne.