Explore a curated selection of podcast episodes on cultural mediation, facilitation, and community engagement. Hear conversations with practitioners and experts who share insights, experiences, and practical approaches from different cultural contexts.
In this episode of the MeWell Cultural Mediation podcast, we explore the dynamic intersection of art and science and what happens when these two fields come together. Through examples of collaborations between artists, researchers, and cultural institutions, the episode reflects on how complex scientific ideas—such as artificial intelligence—can be made accessible, meaningful, and engaging for diverse audiences.
The conversation highlights the role of cultural mediation as a bridge between different ways of knowing. It looks at how mediation can move beyond explanation to create space for curiosity, imagination, and shared reflection. Special attention is given to working with adult audiences, including adults aged 50+, and how inclusive, thoughtful formats can support deeper engagement and wellbeing.
Drawing on real cases—from artistic residencies in scientific laboratories to innovative mediation formats in museums—the episode invites listeners to reconsider how knowledge is created, shared, and experienced.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has a transformative impact on International Cultural Relations. On the other hand, International Cultural Relations affect AI development. Amidst growing geopolitical competition, AI presents both opportunities and challenges. How can we harness AI’s potential while mitigating its risks?
In this episode of Die Kulturmittler:innen Deep Dive delve into ethical, linguistic, creative, informational, and geopolitical issues with our guest, Octavio Kulesz. He discusses his new study, "Artificial Intelligence and International Cultural Relations: Challenges and Opportunities for Cross-Sector Collaboration", published by ifa’s "Culture and Foreign Policy" research programme.
Resource: The Art Engager Podcats
Claire Brown is talking to Sasha Igdalova about the exciting research she’s been conducting over the past few years around aesthetic experience, slow looking and social interaction in museums.
Aleksandra (Sasha) Igdalova is an interdisciplinary researcher in the final year of her Psychology PhD at Goldsmiths, University of London conducting large-scale, experimental studies on slow looking within exhibition spaces at Manchester Art Gallery.
When did you last spend more than 30 seconds looking at something in a museum? What if just three minutes could completely change what you see and feel?
This practice – called slow looking – has become the foundation of the most engaging museum discussions I’ve facilitated over the past decade. Here’s everything you need to know to start transforming your museum experiences today.
Source: https://thinkingmuseum.com/2025/06/25/the-complete-guide-to-slow-looking-in-museums/
Resource: The Art Engager
In this episode, Claire Bown is joined by Laurie Kilgour Walsh, Head of Programs and Learning at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, to explore what it takes to create meaningful, person-centred museum experiences with and for people living with dementia.