On Monday 25 January, the European Economic and Social Committee held its first online Art Talk for a virtual launch of the online exhibition "Hand in Hand" by Maria Reis Rocha.

A live discussion between the EESC Vice-President for Communication Cillian Lohan, the EESC member Gonçalo Lobo Xavier and the Portuguese artist of the art works on display engaged viewers in a "cultural journey", encouraging us all to reflect on social challenges via the amazingly crafted illustrations.

Did you miss it? Catch it here: EESC Cultural webinar - Meeting Maria Reis Rocha - YouTube

The "Hand in Hand" virtual exhibition was set up under the auspices of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU and ran online until 15 February 2021.

You can visit the online gallery and discover more on the artist's works at: https://europa.eu/!WX93Qu (ck)