National Slavery Museum in Amsterdam: A Model for Cultural Reconciliation and Inclusive Cultural Policy
The City of Amsterdam has played a leading role in initiating a new National Slavery Museum which is due to open in 2030. The EUR 115 million project –.
Art Everywhere: Cologne’s advertising pillars turned into open-air art museum
Project: Turning outdated infrastructure into accessible exhibition platforms
Image Credit: Stadt Koeln © Astrid Piethan "Open-Air Museum" on the street
By 2019, the City of Cologne faced a dual challenge: how.
How Cologne used culture to revive Neumarkt Square
Once Cologne’s historic Neumarkt square was better known for decline than community. In 2023, the city launched Take a Seat—a cultural programme combining temporary architecture, performances, and community co-creation—to.
Art for All: Amateurs and established artists participate in annual Brussels Carte de Visite art exhibition
Launched in 2014, Brussels' collaborative, free and participatory art exhibition Carte de Visite | ArtOpenkunst has been showcasing hundreds of amateur and established artists every year. It has made.
How are cultural spaces in cities tackling the loneliness epidemic?
From libraries reimagined as “people’s homes,” to outdoor reading plazas in Seoul and community gardens in New York, cities are finding creative ways to transform public spaces into places.
Overview of Key Data
Key data headlines from the 5th edition of the World Cities Culture Report, covering cultural infrastructure, events and participation in culture across cities.
The Power of Cultural Data
Good data in cultural policy goes far beyond counting museums or visitors - it helps cities understand what communities value, set informed goals, and use resources effectively. From citizen.