Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material

Exhibition and Atelier

2019—Present Day

The size and structure of the exhibition Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material make it easier to define concepts that go beyond those strictly connected to the contents displayed and illustrate a way of working in the Reggio Emilia Approach where research, staff development, and collective and social exchange proceed together.

There were a number of motivations for choosing an investigation like “Mosaic,” which focuses on drawing and narration, for example the visual language and the verbal language. First of all, there was a desire to go deeper into and reignite interest in the powerful language of drawing, which risks becoming weakened in the everyday repetitiveness. In this case, the graphic language was approached from an unusual point of view already explored and verified with the children, according to which drawing is invigorated by words, and words are invigorated by the marks of drawing. The idea was to examine the extent to which drawing, and the materials and instruments used, are nourished by words and mental images and the extent to which the words and images are nourished by visual, tactile, bodily, and auditory perceptions.

Vecchi, V. (2019). A fascinating profession: For a democracy of knowledge. Innovations in Early Education: The International Reggio Emilia Exchange, 26(3), 4—15.

 

 

Call for Proposals

Accepting Proposals for 2025–2030

We are currently accepting proposals to host the Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition and atelier in North American communities. The call for proposals includes basic information for consideration, including the size and content of the exhibition, the characteristics of an exhibition venue, installation, and shipping. The proposal guidelines offer a template for the necessary content to include in a proposal.

 

Please submit all proposals to NAREA

Proposal & Guidelines

 

North American Journey

Educators Unite For Children

This exhibition and atelier began traveling in 2022. Follow the journey here as it unfolds.

 

Indianapolis, Indiana

September 1–December 1, 2023
Butler University College of Education
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of NAREA

Ontario

March 15–June 18, 2023
Toronto: Bishop Strachan School | March 15–April 12
Sudbury: University of Sudbury | April 15–May 14
Ottawa: Kanata Research Park | May 18–June 18
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of NAREA and Sharon Speir

Vancouver, British Columbia

October 1, 2022–January 15, 2023
Italian Cultural Centre
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of NAREA

Atlanta, Georgia

June 23, 2022–September 9, 2022
Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of NAREA and Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool

Greenville, South Carolina

February 10, 2020–June 19, 2020
First Baptist Day School
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of First Baptist Day School

Atlanta, Georgia

June 27, 2019–January 31, 2020
Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of NAREA and Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool

 

Global Journey

Educators Unite For Children

Take a peak at Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material in the global community. Reggio Children continues to collaborate with communities around the world to advance the rights of children and adults. These events are not affiliated with NAREA, we are simply sharing a platform for the journey of the exhibition.

 

Kuwait City, Kuwait

February 11–March 10, 2024
Yarmouk Cultural Centre of the Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah Museum
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of Reggio Children®

Jundiaí, Brasil

August 15–September 15, 2023
Hermida Farm
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of Reggio Children®

Tokyo, Japan

December 1, 2022–January 1, 2023
Machi no Kodomoen Yoyogi Park
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of Reggio Children®

Nuevo Leon, Mexico

September 27, 2019–January 3, 2020
Monterrey
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of Reggio Children®

Al Ain (Abu Dhabi)

October 2019
Zayed Central Library
A version of Mosaic of Marks, Words, Material exhibition
Photos courtesy of Reggio Children®

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