Kunstlicht presents The Public Market

The dust seems to have settled after the initial commotion following the culture cuts in the Netherlands. The reactions, however, have differed widely, ranging from passive bitterness to a newfound work ethic, and in some cases, perhaps, resulting in a clandestine excitement about the increased independence from an unpredictable government. Whichever way you choose to look at it, the outcome has been a heightened dependence on individuals and non-public entities, advancing the 'market mentality' adopted by the government in recent years. We can now speak of a 'public market'.

The dust seems to have settled after the initial commotion following the culture cuts in the Netherlands. The reactions, however, have differed widely, ranging from passive bitterness to a newfound work ethic, and in some cases, perhaps, resulting in a clandestine excitement about the increased independence from an unpredictable government. Whichever way you choose to look at it, the outcome has been a heightened dependence on individuals and non-public entities, advancing the 'market mentality' adopted by the government in recent years. We can now speak of a 'public market'.

On May 23 academic journal Kunstlicht will present its latest publication, The Public Market, at the Appel Arts Centre. International scholars will analyse and discuss the contemporary and historical contexts of the current situation. The program includes lectures by, among others, Pascal Gielen and Olav Velthuis, and a performance by Chloé Dierckx.

May 23, 2013, 20:30, de Appel arts centre. Free entrance, RSVP before May 22.
more information: www.tijdschriftkunstlicht.nl