In the second half of September, the inspiring and unusual initiative of “Community Curation” began at the Museum of Humor and Satire in Gabrovo. Carried out under the project “The Address of Satire,” the activity aims to unite the ideas of Gabrovians with different life stories and perspectives to create a temporary exhibition reflecting the diverse humor and satire in this creative and sharp-witted town.
The first two meetings, held on September 19 and 26, marked the beginning of collaboration with representatives of the local Disability Club. The primary goal of community curation is, through mobilization, participation, and empowerment of specific communities, to collaboratively create a new temporary exhibition with the museum team. This exhibition will showcase their understanding of the role of satire as a moral corrective in society and authority.
The community of people with disabilities and retirees will attempt to demonstrate that humor and satire in the town are not just museum exhibits but are embodied in the witty and self-ironic character of Gabrovians.
Participants engaged in discussions on topics such as upbringing, false self-esteem, and their connection to recent car incidents in Bulgaria. They commented on and analyzed works provided by the Museum’s collection, focusing their attention on the artistic creations of Eduardo Minyos Bax, Radi Nedelchev, Keazim Isinov, and others.
Project № BGCULTURE-1.001-0039 “The Address of Satire – Creating an Exhibition from the Fund of the Museum House of Humor and Satire – Gabrovo and accompanying program on the role and boundaries of satire and its exhibition in renovated spaces in the Museum,” funded under Program RA14 “Cultural Entrepreneurship, Heritage, and Cooperation,” co-financed by the Financial Mechanism of the European Economic Area 2014-2021.
