Our project champions the power of culture in shaping vibrant urban spaces. By fostering public-civic collaboration, we’re breaking old paradigms and sparking urban innovations through Cultural and Creative Industries. Together, we’re unlocking endless possibilities for a sustainable future.

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About Us

Caring Culture is a research and consultation platform founded by Barbora Andor Tóthová, featuring expert collaborator Zuzana Révészová. Our goal is to explore the transformative power of culture on urban environments. We focus on providing evidence-based solutions that shape sustainable futures.

Barbora Andor Tóthová

Barbora is a cultural manager, researcher, and social innovator. She co-founded the arthouse cinema Kino Usmev in Košice, Slovakia, and is the author of its inclusive film program. As a researcher, she is dedicated to grassroots cultural innovations and their impact on urban environments. In 2024, she became a CIRCE Fellow and launched Caring Culture, a platform to share her research and insights on cultural and creative impact.

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Zuzana Révészová

Zuzana holds degrees in art theory, law, sociology, and regional economics, with a research focus on culture-led urban development. She has worked as a project manager and researcher for the National Center for Culture and Further Education and Creative Industry Košice. Zuzana enjoys engaging with complex theories, meaningful conversations, and working with data of all kinds. She is also a member of the Spolka collective.

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Resources

Care at the centre of the post-pandemic sustainability of grassroots cultural centres and culture-led urban regeneration. A comparison of western and eastern perspectives

We are excited to share our latest article published in Cultural Trends , which explores the unique aspects of 'Western' versus 'Eastern'...

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Partners

This platform wouldn’t exist without the support of our partners, who drive social innovations and care deeply about their local environments. We are grateful for the support and love you bring to this project.