The REX Project supplements studio residencies for artists with a phase of intercultural exchange and public presentation. A collaborative initiative of the art centers WIELS in Brussels, HALLE 14 in Leipzig, and MAUMAUS in Lisbon, in association with the Allianz Cultural Foundation.

The workshop from April 2nd till April 10th, 2008 offered young curators cross-border opinion and experience exchange, and the possibility to arrange actively the social program of the bb5. 14 curators from 14 countries participated.

Through various artistic encounters and artist-in-residence programs, the basis for transnational networks should be firmly established and the isolation of creative artists in Eastern Europe overcome.

The touring exhibition entitled "The city - shades of alienation" presented works by German photographers Andreas Rost and Ulrich Wüst in the Polish cities of Wrocław, Posen and Lodz.

"Paradise Lost" was the first contemporary show representing an international selection of Roma contemporary artists. The exhibition showcased the visual art talents of the largest European ethnic minority.

Cologne artist Bettina Flitner travelled through Europe for three years with her camera. Her aim was to build a portfolio with portrait photographs of outstanding European women from the areas of politics, culture, academia and business.

The current international debate on architecture seems to be marked by insecurity. All formal concepts of the last years have been accomplished and don't enhance anymore.

"Youth in the Country" was an international photo project involving photography students from eight European countries working together. Photography schools from Bulgaria, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Austria, Poland, Romania and Hungary have been forming a network to originate the year-long project.

The municipal art gallery Bunkier Sztuki in Cracow was staging a series of exhibitions, installations and workshops. The aim was to generate a debate on transculturality, identity and migration, and the opportunities offered by art.

In the archive you can find past projects in the category of Visual Arts.