In the latest issue of the EXPECT_Art newsletter, we explore how unexpected spaces—from cinema halls to community-based surveys—can spark cultural curiosity and critical reflection. Highlights include a visit by our German team to the Karlsruhe Kinemathek with a fourth-grade class, where hands-on engagement with cinema history opened up new questions. Meanwhile, the Danish team reflects on creating child-friendly, informal research tools that invite participation through play, drawing, and storytelling.

This issue reminds us that cultural and educational spaces beyond the classroom play a vital role in fostering inclusion, agency, and meaningful participation for children and youth.