Mediation programme
My Art Encounters
The mediation programme of the sixth edition of the Art Encounters Biennial – invites the public into an open and fluid space where curiosity, imagination and interaction are central. Inspired by artist Luis Camnitzer’s iconic work, A museum is a school, this edition’s program reimagines the Biennial as a place of mutual learning, where the impetus for coalescing new bonds and connections becomes the epicenter of the experience.
Dialog, Interpretation and Connection
The My Art Encounters programme has been developed since the very first edition of the Biennial, with the aim of giving students and the younger generation the opportunity to discover contemporary art without the barriers imposed by the lack of formal education in this field.
This edition of the Biennial explores the historical and contemporary identity of Timișoara through the concept and idea of echo, a metaphor for how art transcends time, space and memory. In this context, My Art Encounters is transformed into a lively setting of interaction and introspection, where artworks, urban landscapes and the audience influence each other, generating a continuous dialog that goes beyond the boundaries of aesthetics and penetrates the deep layers of shared experience, belonging and social consciousness. Focusing on dialog, experimentation and play, the program invites participants to approach each encounter with an artwork as a truly special moment, an opportunity to reflect on the major themes of this edition of the Biennial, such as migration, collective memory, ecological justice and the post-communist period.
This year’s My Art Encounters mediation programme invites each visitor to become a co-author of the Biennial, dissolving the boundaries between observing and creating, learning and teaching, resonating with the layered history of the city and the global realities of the present reflected in the works on display.
The Art Encounters Biennial is free and unrestricted to the general public, who are invited to discover the content of the exhibitions through the My Art Encounters programme, which offers guided contact by cultural mediators chosen by open call to the public, and through events organized daily from Wednesday to Sunday, i.e. artist walks – guided tours of exhibitions by artists, introductory courses in contemporary art, performative readings, workshops for families, children and young audiences, specially designed tours for school groups, guided historical tours of Timisoara, as well as weekend musical events with guests from Timisoara. With a continuous program and a flexible structure, My Art Encounters not only facilitates access to contemporary art, but also cultivates a deep cultural dialogue, encouraging collective engagement, critical perspective and creative participation, essential tools for understanding and influencing the world we live in.
My Art Encounters – schools
This year, through the My Art Encounters mediation programme, we are approaching the biennial as a school, and the team of mediators trained and ready to welcome classes and groups of students eager to discover a fascinating constellation of contemporary artworks, considers this moment as a special opportunity to develop a more consistent and dynamic dialogue with the school scene in Timisoara.
The My Art Encounters – schools section therefore proposes a scenario dedicated to schools, including both guided tours specially designed for different classes of pupils and various interactive tools suitable for a wide range of ages. Whether we are talking about labyrinthine games of discovery of artworks located in precise points of the locations or proposing role-playing exchanges where little ones have the opportunity to present their own versions of interpretations of their favourite artworks to teachers and parents, in addition to many other such strategies, our program is structured and organized in a light-hearted and interactive way with the intention of generating a real interest in understanding the discourse of contemporary art and its impact on society. We look forward to welcoming you in the proposed locations and invite you to fill in the form below to schedule your visit!
Visiting programme for schools:
Wednesday – Friday
Hours: 12:00-20:00 -> visit for all locations of the biennial
10:00-12:00 -> visit to the Garrison Command, by appointment only
For a proper coordination we recommend to schedule visits by filling in the form or by calling (0746) 342 377.