| Ey, oldie! What does ‘ageing’ actually mean, and how do you want to ‘grow old’ in the future? In the exhibition ‘Ey, oldie! Desirable futures of ageing’, visitors gained insights into different conceptions and perspectives on ageing. Facts and figures informing about the topic from different angles were displayed together with a collection of individual desirable futures. |
- 30m²
The installation was built in the form of a wooden spiral, with which visitors could interact in different ways. - 2 years
‘Ey, oldie!’ was part of the Waterkant Festival’s exhibition in 2022 and 2023. - 10,000 visitors
Almost 10,000 people were able to engage with the exhibition during the course of its showcasing.
Ageing has a bad reputation – and that is despite the overwhelming evidence that humans will live longer and healthier lives than ever in history. Riddled with stereotypes, ageing is mostly defined and conceptualised in terms of ‘decline’. We will be weaker, lonelier and generally sadder. But what if we tried to change our perspective towards it? What if we invest time in thinking how we want to live our very own tomorrow? Why not start by reimagining our own futures of ageing in a positive light?
Exhibition content
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Interactive digital survey
A multiple choice quiz, in which visitors could rate certain theses on futures of ageing on desirability and likelihood.
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Images of the futures
Several images of the futures from an anonymous questionnaire (see Futures Probes of […]) were showcased.
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Facts & figures on ageing
Different aspects of ageing, like ageism, cultural differences, the generational contract or longevity were displayed.
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Explanatory videos
Other issues around the futures of ageing were displayed in a series of short videos and interviews.
Tools & Methods
Futures literacy
Futures Literacy describes the ability to utilise futures in the present, harnessing complexity for decision-making.
Visual storytelling
Conveying a message or telling a story through visual media such as illustrations, graphics, videos and other media.
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