What Water, the European School of Luxembourg and the Abalone Foundation have announced that they are holding an invitation-only exhibition entitled “What Water” at the European School in Luxembourg-Kirchberg on Tuesday 26 November 2024.
The art and moral philosophy project, launched in September 2024, is designed to engage over 150 pupils in addressing the water crisis, environmental issues and social responsibility in a creative and intellectual way. This project is described as being a bridge to understanding: while these pupils are showing creativity in Europe, many children of the same age in Cameroon face the daily challenge of fetching water every morning before school, often travelling long distances to ensure their families have access to clean water.
The Art Project, led by artist Christos Koutsoukis, invited pupils from S5 and S6 (aged 15-17) to explore diverse artistic media over an eight-week period. According to What Water, the aim of the project is to empower pupils to create original pieces, reflecting their perspectives on the water crisis and related environmental issues. Parents and other guests will be invited to share their reflections on the theme and the pupils’ creative works at the exhibition. The project will be complemented by a digital catalogue showcasing the work. Artists such as Alain Welter, Sarah Mandres, Frank Jons and Eric Mangen are volunteering alongside What Water to share their techniques and experiences with the pupils.
The Moral Philosophy project is led by teacher Kathryn Hargreaves and consists of ten to fifteen lessons for S3 and S4 pupils (aged 13-15) in which they create speeches and articles on the water crisis. Some of these contributions may be featured at public events. This project aims to inspire a generation ready to act. The Abalone Foundation is working closely with Kathryn Hargreaves, to provide support and foster meaningful learning. On 20 September 2024, What Water’s General Secretary Flavie Rougier led an engaging session with pupils, discussing the water crisis, the role of charities and the challenges in West Africa. In addition, a pupil representative group will be formed to promote this initiative within the school throughout the year, encouraging their peers to get involved and raising awareness of What Water’s work within the school community.
