Product 5: Exhibit implementation and replication

The project, funded by USAID, was conducted by the Prolongar Foundation and involved collaborative exhibit design sessions with participants. During these sessions, participants worked together to plan the exhibit, sharing their thoughts and ideas on various topics, including obstacles, darkness, indifference, wounds, fear, and what they needed to move around and see. The participants also suggested activities and features for the exhibit, such as showing pictures taken during the project, having breathing exercises, and incorporating audio and video devices. The exhibit design process involved a "Content committee" that elaborated the content of the exhibit, considering the outputs of the previous sessions and the disability approach. The committee defined key messages, wrote and edited text, transcribed and selected testimonies, and designed interactive activities. The exhibit was designed around the concept "We are" and featured total accessibility for people in wheelchairs, various devices for blind people, and innovative ways to show kintsugi pieces. The launch event of the exhibit was a moving experience for the participants and their families, with 60 people in attendance. The event received support from two partners, the ADA Foundation and the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in Medellin, which provided a special room for the event and free tickets to visit the museum. The exhibit was showcased in three locations: the COMFAMA warehouse and two public libraries. The guides, selected by the participants in a democratic way, played a crucial role in facilitating the exhibit experience for visitors. The exhibit received positive feedback from the House of Memory Museum staff, who praised its accessibility and museology. Local media coverage of the exhibit was extensive, with articles and videos published in various outlets, including Red +, Telemedellín, and Teleantioquia. The exhibit also received support from the REDDIS network, which facilitated a dialogue between the participants and the network on the needs and challenges of people with disabilities in Medellin. The exhibit implementation and replication stage of the Art for Reconstruction project was a significant milestone in promoting reconciliation and social inclusion among the three populations involved. The project's focus on collaborative exhibit design and accessibility ensured that the exhibit was a meaningful and inclusive experience for all participants and visitors.