Duration
20.3.26, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Language
German, English
Admission
Free Admission
Info
On 20. & 21.3.26, the “For Children. Study Days” will offer an opportunity to delve deeper into the themes of the exhibition “For Children. Art Stories since 1968”. The programme will feature panel discussions, performances and workshops, bringing together participants from around the world to share local and global perspectives on how artists addressed children and young audiences since 1968.
How has the growing emphasis on audience participation influenced their artistic practice? To what extent has it shaped the work and self-understanding of art institutions worldwide? And what roles do artists and institutions play in creating new spaces and communities today?
10.30 – 10.45 am
Greeting & Introduction
By Andrea Lissoni
10.45 – 11.15 am
Key Note
By Tarek Atoui, introduced by Andrea Lissoni (30 min.)
Break
11.30 am – 12.30 pm
The Moment of 1968
How did artists in the 1960s start to involve and engage with children?
Moderated by Lydia Korndoerfer
Introduction (10 min.), followed by input lectures of:
- Heike Roms (10 min.)
- Gabriela Burkhalter (10 min.)
Followed by a conversation / Q&A (30 min.)
Break
12.45 – 1.45 pm
Creating Works with Children
Past and present experiences of working with children
Moderated by Sabine Brantl
Introduction (10 min.), followed by input lectures of:
- Gerd Grüneisl / KEKS (10 min.)
- Anna Faroqhi (10 min.)
Followed by a conversation / Q&A (30 min.)
Break
2.45 – 3.45 pm
Go Play Now!
Practices of place-making for children in Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa
Moderated by Kefiloe Siwisa and Kabelo Malatsie
Introduction (10 min.), followed by input lectures of:
- Rangoato Hlasane (10 min.)
- Rahima Gambo (10 min.)
Followed by a conversation (30 min.)
Break
4 – 4.30 pm
Key Note
By Kathryn Bond-Stockton, introduced by Lars Bang Larsen (30 min.)
Break
4.45 – 5.45 pm
Institutional Change
How do institutions around the world open up to wider and younger audiences?
Moderated by Emma Enderby
Introduction (10 min.), followed by input lectures of:
- Ana Maria Maia (10 min.)
- Lars Bang Larsen (10 min.)
Followed by a conversation (30 min.)
Break
6 – 7 pm
Closing Discussion
Moderated by Andrea Lissoni
With Lars Bang Larsen, Sabine Brantl, Emma Enderby, Lydia Korndoerfer, Kabelo Malatsie, and Kefiloe Siwisa
7 pm
Launch of Exhibition Catalogue
With Parat.cc
The programme has been conceived by Lydia Korndörfer with Andrea Lissoni and Emma Enderby, and in cooperation with Lars Bang Larsen, Kabelo Malatsie and Kefiloe Siwisa.
More info on the programme will be published in 2026.