Inspiration
Insights, examples of best practice and experience reports from the funded institutions will be added here gradually. Please check back regularly!
„We are learning from people.“ – Monika Dylewska-Libera and Jakub Walczyk
In conversation with the Director and the Deputy Director.
The Gdański Archipelag Kultury (GAK) is no conventional cultural centre. Rather, it is a network of eight venues spread across seven city districts — decentralised, deeply embedded in its neighbourhoods, and very much in flux. Director Monika Dylewska-Libera and her deputy Jakub Walczyk are working to move the institution away from passive presentation and towards genuine participation. Their conversation offers a revealing glimpse into that process.
„History museums are the treasure houses of the past.“ – Jan Daniluk
In conversation with the Senior Subject Librarian in the Research Department of the Museum of the Second World War.
The Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk ranks among the most ambitious history museums in Europe. It tells the story of the war through multiple perspectives — European rather than national in its outlook. It is a stance that has brought the institution under considerable political pressure, and one that it now upholds with renewed clarity under director Rafał Wnuk. The conversation offers a closer look at the values and structures that define it.
“It should never be ready.“ – Marjan Doom
In conversation with the director of GUM Ghent University Museum.
The GUM Ghent University Museum is a rather singular science museum. With a clear concept and a highly flexible approach to the exhibits, director Marjan Doom has created a space that explores the fundamentals and boundaries of science – and is constantly evolving in the process. This interview offers an insight into the structures and vision of the institution and its team.
“For me, it’s most important to listen to the youngsters.“ – Franky Devos
We sat down for a conversation with the General Coordinator and Artistic Coordinator of VIERNULVIER.
The VIERNULVIER arts centre in Ghent is renowned far beyond Belgium’s borders for its interdisciplinary programme and innovative organisational practices. Why is what is still a vision elsewhere simply everyday practice here? Cornelius Puschke found out in an interview.
„Reframing what a museum can be in the 21st century.“ – Ciaron Wilkinson
In conversation with the Head of Partnerships and Engagement at Manchester Museum.
"We want to be the most inclusive, imaginative and caring museum you will ever visit“ — with this ambition, Manchester Museum is making a bold promise. And its recognition as European Museum of the Year 2025 shows just how far it has come. How? Read on to find out.
„Reopen our own expectations of the future.“ – John McGrath
In conversation with the Artistic Director of Factory International.
The Manchester International Festival (MIF) has been a fixture on the international festival calendar for decades. Its success, combined with a large-scale cultural policy strategy for the North of England centred on the idea of "access and excellence", gave rise to something truly unique: Factory International. But how did it become what it is today? Find out in the interview.
