Franco Berardi is one of the controversial Italian thinkers who are seeking a solution for the gradually collapsing capitalistic system. For him, the best method of fighting today’s abuses comes from an unexpected corner, through love. (dit artikel is gepubliceerd in Metropolis M No 6 -2011-2012, waarin ook de Nederlandse vertaling te lezen is - nu in de winkel).
In the light of the art cuts and the rise of ultra-neoconservative ideas by the Dutch government, Ann Demeester tries to assess the country that we are living in right now. And asks: can a revolution happen in reverse?
Right-wing governments have come to power in several places in Europe this year, and they are cutting back cultural subsidies. Sweden has been dealing with a changed political climate since 2006.
Haarlem Body Double at Nieuwe Vide 21/03/09 - 25/04/09
Every year art space Nieuwe Vide in Haarlem (near Amsterdam) appoints a new curator to give shape to its exhibition program. This year's curator is Emilie Oursel, founding director of Violet Bureau and editor of the publication .doc//m.
