Expanding Internationalism - A Conference on ... - Mary Jane Jacob

venues just for the sake of it, but, on the other hand, a new type of expo
center for cultural events (as Olympic games of art) might be made possible.
There are a number of festivals (music, drama, etc.) around Europe and the
world, and it would seem natural to connect the diverse forms of the arts-­
including visual arts--at these events.
The combination of several events on
several stages of creativity makes the event more popular, more comprehensive,
and even more international, both geographically and philosophically.
Mbre effective ways of exchanging contemporary--or classic--events and
works are within our reach.
international arts events.
It is not necessary to only emphasize existing
There are numerous regular events in almost every
part of the world (e.g., trade fairs, tourist exchange markets, anniversaries
of world importance) where the arts must play an important, international
role. Opportunities to combine interesting events from other fields with
large biennals must be sought.
One should not be afraid to go where the
people are..
To underestimate the cultural level of others means to lower
one's own standards.
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