“Beyond Barriers” photo exhibition brings social inclusion through sport to ParkLake between May 28 and June 15
The photographic exhibition “Beyond Barriers” delves into the theme of inclusion and exclusion in sports, tackling the multifaceted aspects of social disparities, disabilities, and discrimination. Its objective is to promote and encourage sports participation for everyone.
The two artists who embraced the theme chose different approaches.
Dan Vladimir Gologan documents four powerful stories of inclusion. He complements each image with a concise, descriptive paragraph, bringing the viewer deeper into the lives of his subjects. The photographs capture real people engaged in their everyday activities.
Luca Rivi adopted a comparative approach, juxtaposing two images in each composition. One image portrays exclusion (black and white), while the other showcases inclusion (color). The protagonists featured in the photos are volunteers of the Italian Red Cross, Castellarano Committee (RE), or members of the association Il Cassetto dei Sogni.
This exhibition is part of the „I Want In” project, an initiative aimed at promoting inclusivity within sports organizations. As part of this initiative, two partner organizations have collaborated to develop „I Want In – a Beginner’s Guide to Inclusion through Sports. This guide is divided into two parts: one focusing on theoretical concepts and the other offering practical insights tailored to sports organizations.
The complete exhibition, along with “I Want In – A Beginner’s Guide to Inclusion through Sport” can be downloaded for free by scanning the QR code provided.
“I Want In” is a project initiated by the Kyodai Sports Club Association (Romania) in collaboration with Il Cassetto dei Sogni (Italy). Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.