Olympic Games Cultural Engagement Initiative focused on hockey
In the vibrant city of Mönchengladbach, Germany, a unique cultural event is set to take place this August. The Central Library Carl Brandts House is hosting two exhibitions that promise an immersive encounter with sports and movement arts: "Hockey x Arts" and "Hockey, Yoga, and More Sports."
"Hockey x Arts," a collaboration between Eva Berten, Team Legit e.V., Theater Krefeld-Mönchengladbach, Museum Abteiberg, and national players like Mats Grambusch, Lilly Stoffelsma, and Finja Starck, showcases hockey as a movement art and visual experience through photographs. The exhibition is on display at the Central Library until August 24th.
Meanwhile, "Hockey, Yoga, and More Sports" is a parallel media exhibition that features inspirations for body and mind, including non-fiction books, children's literature, and fiction about sports, movement, and balance. This exhibition is taking place on the Plaza of the Central Library until August 31st.
For tech enthusiasts, the mobile MakerSpace of the city library offers a separate event. On August 11th and 12th, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, creative tech stations for tinkering, programming, and testing will be available at the Fan-Village of the EM, in the Hockeypark. This event is not part of the exhibitions "Hockey x Arts" or "Hockey, Yoga, and More Sports."
The Central Library Carl Brandts House is a hub for cultural and informational programming in Mönchengladbach. A free guided tour in English for international guests is available on August 11th from 10 to 11 am at Carl Brandts House, no registration required.
Both exhibitions are running concurrently until August 31st, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to explore the intersections of sports, arts, and literature. For precise details such as exhibition dates, exact locations within the library, and the artistic or thematic content of "Hockey x Arts" and "Hockey, Yoga, and More Sports," it's recommended to consult official announcements from the Mönchengladbach Central Library or its event calendar.
In addition to these exhibitions, the mobile MakerSpace of the city library will be located at the Hockeypark, Am Hockeypark 1, during the EM on August 11th and 12th. This event promises to be a exciting addition to the city's cultural offerings, bringing together sports fans, art lovers, and tech enthusiasts in a celebration of creativity and innovation.
- Despite the diverse range of activities, the exhibitions "Hockey x Arts" and "Hockey, Yoga, and More Sports" at the Central Library Carl Brandts House in Mönchengladbach focus on sports, with the former showcasing hockey as a movement art and visual experience.
- hockey fans attending the EM in August will have the opportunity to engage with technology at the mobile MakerSpace event in the Hockeypark, which is not part of the "Hockey x Arts" or "Hockey, Yoga, and More Sports" exhibitions.
