Lata 65 (or 65 Graffiti Can) is an urban art workshop that happened as a result of a partnership between Wool Fest and the Coworklisboa, aimed for a very specific audience: the students were all 65 years or plus.
This four-day workshop was based on several urban art techniques, where the final project was to paint a mural live for all the spectators at the scene, during the 9º Open Day at the Lx Factory.
As the organization says on its website, “Lata 65 is a project that aims to bring together an elderly population and urban art, that is usually seen as something related to younger generations." Furthermore, this project shows that someone’s age is just a number, and what matters the most is a person’s mentality and approach to all things new.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Senior Urban Art Workshops
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating more opportunities for seniors to engage in creative activities and bridge generational gaps.
- Intergenerational Art Programs
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing initiatives that foster collaboration and learning between different age groups through art and creativity.
- Reimagining Aging
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Challenging societal perceptions of aging and creating inclusive spaces for seniors to explore new interests and hobbies.
Where This Applies
- Art Education
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing alternative art education programs that cater to diverse age groups and encourage lifelong learning.
- Senior Care
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating creative arts and activities into senior care programs to enhance well-being and mental stimulation.
- Community Engagement
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promoting community projects that encourage intergenerational interactions and inspire social cohesion through art and cultural initiatives.
