Urban transformation processes and access of young people to culture

Urban transformation processes and access of young people to culture

Autor LabForCulture

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The association of young museologists “Kontraakcija” in Croatia is a group that brings together students and young scientists whose interests include museology and museological activities. This is an example how the promotion of modern museological trends and cultural enlightenment could be based on involvement of young people and an active communication with the public. The organisation is very young, formed in April 2008. The name is based on the basic principles of the modern museum, which acts as a mirror of society, so it is less of an institution, and more of an action and counteraction at the same time. Some of the planned activities include:
•    promoting a contemporary look at heritage (non material and material);
•    encouraging the care for heritage, it's values and related disciplines;
•    conducting research related to heritage;
•    bringing the need for cultural progress closer to the general public;
•    identifying issues and needs of the community by initiating various projects, actions and exhibitions.
The unique feature is that the projects have a proactive, multidisciplinary approach to the question of cultural transformation of communities. By merging local, artistic and scientific circles and individuals into one community based initiative, young museologist and scientists aims to preserve and advance local cultural identity. The key to understanding and bringing something new to such a community is communication with the local population and a very involved approach in actualizing different projects on location. This approach generates a self sustaining network of local individuals which can later generate cultural content and initiatives on its own, with minimal, or completely free of outside influences.
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Lidia Varbanova, 25 Feb 2010, Lab For Culture