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We offer extensive information on cultural education in old age and inclusive cultural work and make it available in articles, publications and in our magazine “Kulturräume+“.

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Articles

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  • Discourse

Age-friendly communication – Addressing the target group in cultural geragogy

What is important when publicising a cultural education programme for older people?

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  • Discourse

Cultural education in old age

This basic article explains what cultural education is and why it is also important in old age.

Publications

Cover of Manifesto Long Live Arts with a photo of elderly people on a dance floor
  • Book
  • 2016

Long Live Arts Manifesto – Feel the Arts!

in 2014, the European initiative "Long Live Arts" was founded for the cultural participation of older people. Together, the Long Live Arts Manifesto for more cultural participation was formulated and approaches from practice, research, further education and cultural policy from the Netherlands, Belgium, Great Britain and North Rhine-Westphalia were presented.

Magazines

The cover of kubia magazine issue 26 with a photo showing an elderly woman wearing a long green dress and entwined with flowers and plants made of textile material.
  • Magazin
  • 2024

From “Altweibersommer” to queer ageing: Feminism in cultural geragogy

The 26th issue of kubia magazine asks how feminism has shaped academic discourse, cultural practice and female biographies.

The magazine cover shows a photo of an older man wearing a Laurel and Hardy T-shirt with the inscription "Laurel & Hardy Museum Solingen" and a bowler hat in the style of the comedy duo. He is holding a statue of Oliver Hardy's head in his hands and other Laurel and Hardy figures, posters etc. can be seen in the background.
  • Magazin
  • 2023

Chambers of Wonder – Inclusive and age-friendly museum work

The 25th issue of kubia magazine focusses on museums and examines their relationship with older people, the accessibility of their offerings and their quality standards.

Cover Kulturräume+ 24/2023. photo by Riitta Ikonen and Karoline Hjorth from the series "Eyes as Big as Plates" with the face of an old man seemingly covered with shells, making him part of the rocky landscape surrounding him.
  • Magazin
  • 2023

Natural! Creative Ageing and Sustainability

This issue of Kulturräume+ asks what cultural education and inclusive cultural work for and with older people can contribute to more careful use of natural resources.

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Christoph Brammertz