European Identity
Intercultural dialogue between female artists in Europe

Visual Art has its own universal language, like music, and is therefore appropriate in developing an intercultural dialogue. The language of visual art may be based on regional codes, but it can quickly develop into internationally recognised subjects. It is ideal in promoting understanding among nations, especially in times of accelerated changes (and necessary adjustments) concerning all aspects of society.

Female artists can have a strong readiness to communicate; there is often little hesitation in making contact with one another. This can encompass a strong inclination to accept other cultures, religions and understandings of the world. The concept of this exhibition is based on this readiness of dialogue. Through the intercultural dialogue among the female artists, prejudices should be reduced, national borders overcome and historically grown cultures respected. This dialogue is not so much born out of travelling within Europe, but fundamentally concerned with how each artist defines herself as a European, how we meet “others” without prejudices and how we explore an increased awareness of diverse identities.

The Inselgallery has collaborated for years with various female artists from many countries and continues to actively work with new contacts. Internationally known female artists from Denmark, Germany, England, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Romania and Turkey have been invited to take part in this project. The exhibition took place in four countries: Germany, Poland, Spain, Italy.

Angela Mrositzki presented in the group exhibition:
Rhapsody (2010) Mixed technique on paper, on canvas 210x155 m
Requiem (2010) Mixed technique on paper, on canvas 210x155 m.