Resource: GARAGEMCA

This video is part of a series of online seminars developed in connection with the Russian edition of Time for Cultural Mediation by Carmen Mörsch and colleagues. The series brings together educators, curators, and researchers from Switzerland and Russia to reflect on key questions of cultural mediation and to exchange perspectives on its meanings, goals, and possibilities.

Focusing on the evolving understanding of “art mediation” in the Russian context, the seminar addresses how this relatively recent concept has been adopted and interpreted across institutions and practices. While widely used in major cultural events and organizations, the term remains fluid and contested. This session creates space for critical dialogue and shared reflection on its definitions and implications.

In this introductory session, curators Alina Belishkina, Daria Malikova, and Marina Romanova present the concept of the seminar series, outline its main themes, and introduce the invited speakers. They also reflect on the significance of publishing the Russian edition of Time for Cultural Mediation and its relevance today.

The discussion is joined by Carmen Mörsch, co-author of the publication, and Anastasia Mityushina, Public Program curator at Garage Museum. Together, they revisit the concept of cultural mediation ten years after the book’s original release, offering insights into how the field has developed and continues to transform.

This resource is particularly relevant for cultural mediators, educators, and researchers interested in critical perspectives and international dialogue on cultural mediation practices.