The Art of Seeing: An Intersectional Perspective on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Come to the workshop, which transcends the traditional art-viewing experience.
Let’s delve into the ways art can celebrate diverse identities and promote a more inclusive world.
By analysing photography and paintings with the help of the Slow Looking method, we’ll examine how artists have challenged societal norms, given voice to marginalised communities, and sparked conversations about social justice.
Where: Moravské náměstí 753/12, 602 00 Brno – Veveří
When: 18:00 – 20:00 | 19/2/2025
Capacity: 10-40 people
Price: 100-200 CZK
Time: 1,5-2 hours
Workshop details
🎨✨ Get ready for an exciting and immersive experience where art becomes your guide to exploring new ideas, connections, and ways of seeing the world! This workshop is all about slowing down, looking closer, and diving deep into the stories art has to tell.
🖼️ Through a series of interactive activities and discussions, you’ll:
- 👀 Discover hidden details and unexpected layers in artworks.
- 🌍 Connect art to real-world issues and cultural themes.
- 💬 Share and hear diverse perspectives in a supportive space.
💡 Whether reflecting on your own or diving into group conversations, every moment is designed to spark curiosity, challenge assumptions, and celebrate the beauty of different viewpoints.
Join us for a session that’s as thought-provoking as it is fun—you might just leave seeing the world in a whole new way! 🌈🕊️✨
✅ 🔎 Enhance your ability to observe, interpret, and analyze with depth.
✅ 🌟 Build tolerance for ambiguity and embrace unique self-expressions.
✅ 🤝 Foster empathy, communication skills, and perspective-sharing.
✅ 💡 Broaden your worldview by linking art to societal and cultural themes.
✨ Icebreaker (10 min)
Kick off with a fun activity to connect and set a positive tone!
👋 Welcome and Introduction (5 min)
A quick overview to spark curiosity and excitement for what’s ahead.
🖼️ Perspective-Taking: Learning Through Observation (60 min)
Immerse yourself in the art of Slow Looking with guided analysis of inspiring artworks:
- 🕵️♀️ Unpack the hidden stories behind artistic messages.
- 🌍 Connect art to societal and cultural issues, breaking down stereotypes.
- 🌈 Explore how diverse perspectives bring richness to understanding.
💬 Feedback & Key Takeaways (15 min)
End with open reflections, shared insights, and a celebration of discoveries!
Natalia Marakhovska, PhD, is an Associate
Professor at Mariupol State University.
She is a team member of the Erasmus+ BELONG
project at Masaryk University, an Associate
Researcher at the French Research Centre in Prague, and
Co-lead of a British Council-funded project on
women’s leadership in Ukrainian academia.
She designs and facilitates art-based workshops
on equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Her research focuses on leadership development,
inclusive teaching, and arts-based pedagogies.
Do you have any questions:
Please, contact us here – info@czechinspire.eu