Special talk panel: Shaping Culture, Shifting Norms: Trailblazers on the path to equality.

Join us for this special talk panel hosted by the Equal Opportunities Officers of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Iris Utikal (KISD), Andrea Pataki-Hundt (CICS) and Odile Limpach (CGL) at the Technical University of Cologne. The panel will be hosted by KISD student Lucy Howe.

Where? Ubierring 40, 50678 Köln

When? May 7th at 5.30 pm.

Dive into a riveting panel discussion featuring 6 experts from diverse professional fields in the cultural sector. This is not your average gathering – it’s an immersive exploration of individual perspectives and positions on the cutting edge of equality in the design and cultural industry. The talk and discussion will be held in English and is hosted by KISD student Lucy Howe.

There will be joining:

Leonie Wolf is a 3D Technical Animatior, having lent her expertise to the gaming industry since 2018. With a portfolio boasting over 20 game titles, she’s proven instrumental in crafting immersive 3D graphics and animations. Leonie isn’t just a talented contributor; she’s also a mentor, speaker, and advocate, particularly championing diversity within the developer community.

Eboa Itondo serves as the Head of the Graphic Collection and a Curator at the prestigious Museum Ludwig in Cologne. With a rich background in cultural science, she brings a wealth of experience in curating exhibitions that delve into German history and colonial heritage. Her work reflects a deep understanding of art and its historical significance.

Julia Meer, a distinguished design historian, brings a unique perspective to the table. From her academic journey to her role as the head of the Graphics and Poster Collection at the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg, Julia is deeply entrenched in the world of design. Her recent exhibition, »The F*word« boldly explores feminist graphic design and challenges conventional representations.

Astrid Bardenheuer boasts a multifaceted career spanning art history, fine arts, and museum management. With a background in catalog management and exhibition coordination at the Museum Ludwig, she now leads artothek – Raum für junge Kunst. As Chairwoman of the Artothekenverband Deutschland e.V., she’s a prominent figure in promoting contemporary art.

Johanna Bauhus (she/her), label boss, musician, manager, organizational developer, expert for awareness concepts and product designer. Recently: lobbyist for change processes in the music industry. She achieved great media coverage in 2022 with the »Cock Am Ring« project, with which she ensured more diversity on festival lineups. She co-founded »Safe the Dance«, where she works on good practices and standards for awareness concepts and implements them. With her queer feminist label »Ladies&Ladys« (the world’s first officially sexist music label), she was honored by the German government as a »Culture & Creative Pilot 2022«.

Antje Hundhausen, Vice President of Brand Experience at Deutsche Telekom, brings over two decades of experience in brand and marketing management. Leading the 3D Brand Experience division, she’s at the forefront of creating innovative brand experiences and fostering equal rights advocacy, notably through initiatives like Equal Esports.

Mark your calendars and be part of this event. Looking forward to seeing you there!