Participatory Activities and Cultural Organizations

Responsible: 
Nikonanou Niki
Funding: 
Momus, Μητροπολιτικός Οργανισμός Μουσείων Εικαστικών τεχνών Θεσσαλονίκης
Start Date: 
01/2018

The program focuses on exploring the concept of participation and inclusion as the basis for today's debate on fulfilling the museum's social role,  overthrowing existing authorities and changing the relationship between cultural institutions and the public. For the investigation of the thematic above, the Laboratory collaborates with the MOMUS Metropolitan Organization of Museums of Fine Arts of Thessaloniki, contributing to the planning of experimental activities and their systematic evaluation.  

  • Nikonanou, N., Papavergou, E. & Paraskeva, K. (2020). The contribution of participatory projects in promoting the inclusive museum. Are visitors’ artistic creations welcomed in an International Exhibition of Contemporary Art? International Journal of the Inclusive Museum, Vol13, Issue I, 1-11 

  • Nikonanou, N. Kokoroskou, M., Papavergou, E. & Paraskeva, K. 2018, "Enchacing Intercutural Dialogue: Worldwide Games for the World! Toy construction workshop for the refugee camp at Thessaloniki Port", Tetradia Mouseiologias, Volume 11, Kaleidoscopio, Athens 38-43 (in greek) 

  • Rinou, M. & Nikonanou, N. “’Crowdsourcing’ as a participatory tool in heritage experience for youth: an insight into museum practice” in Conference proceedings Youth on the move: Social inclusion Through informal and non-formal learning, Volos (in press).