A critical reflection on how Fair Practice was turned into a top-down policy instrument, and how art workers could reclaim it.

How does the Dutch State promote militarisation and how art workers can stand against this?

The Van Gogh Museum recently asked the government for €2.5 million to cover essential maintenance. They were denied.[1] This refusal is especially striking given the government’s original pledge to the Van Gogh Foundation to build and permanently maintain the museum in exchange for the profits generated by its visitors, a commitment that now appears increasingly deferred, […]

a speculative report of the Paradisodebat 2025 On Monday, September 1st 2025, Kunsten ’92 organized the Paradisodebat in collaboration with the Academy of Arts, the network Amsterdamse Culturele Instellingen (ACI) and Paradiso. Titled ‘Under Pressure’, the event aimed to discuss the social and political pressures on freedom of speech and artistic expression, and the erosion of […]

Dutch art criticism is under serious threat. Existing funding opportunities prove ill-suited, and several journals are on the verge of collapse. Current policy does not appear to recognise or sufficiently support the reach and relevance of publications that engage in critical reflection on art. Mister Motley recently gave a clear signal: after 22 years, the […]

Workshop in two parts, led by Alina Lupu and Arthur Kneepkens Thursday, 3 July 2025 For the pilot residency at het resort, Groningen The first part is designed and led by artist Alina Lupu. She shares insights and experiences with art activism, and on how to practice solidarity from a position of precarity. The workshop […]