“PBK kan je een paraplu zijn als het hard regent.” • Frank Koolen
Platform BK researches the role of art in society and takes action for a better art policy. We represent artists, curators, designers, critics and other cultural producers.
Platform BK has been committed to fair fees for artists since its inception. We are the advocate and co-initiator of the guideline for artists’ fees, which BKNL introduced in 2017 on behalf of the visual arts sector. The guideline aims to professionalise the contractual practice between institutions and artists and contributes to improving the income position of artists.
Platform BK took part in the roundtable [HOW TO GET PAYED], organised by Art Workers Italia.
07/01/2021
In this letter, Platform BK will respond to recent reports and discussions about (sexual) violence and inappropriate behaviour in the Dutch visual art world. We wish to share the position and responsibilities we see for Platform BK as the representative and co-initiator of the Fair Practice Code and which actions we will take. In addition, […]
13/11/2020
A program on the budget cuts in culture in Brabant, and how we can deal with them collectively. Wednesday November 4th, 8-10 p.m., live on YouTube.
26/10/2020
In the weekend of the 16th-18th of October, Tiroler Künstler:innenschaft and IG Bildende Kunst Wien organized the FAIR PAY weekend. As a representative of BKNL, Platform BK participated in a panel discussion.
22/10/2020
With the introduction of the new Diversity & Inclusion Code a better art world seems within reach. Or is it? It’s high time for a critical look at the blind spots in the current discourse.
02/10/2020
“PBK kan je een paraplu zijn als het hard regent.” • Frank Koolen
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