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Up in Arms: How the Dutch State Promotes Militarization and How Art Workers Can Stand Against It

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, […]

20/11/2025






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A little counter-pressure on ‘Under Pressure’

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 […]

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01/10/2025






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Criticism in Crisis: How a Democratic Foundation Is Crumbling

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 […]

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01/10/2025






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Speculative Structures of Solidarity

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 […]

18/09/2025






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Fair Practice and Solidarity in the Arts

Led by Arthur Kneepkens and Hilda Moucharrafieh Saturday, 31 May 2025 In collaboration with the Prince Claus Fund, as part of Moving Narratives Cycle 2 This workshop focuses on fair pay, solidarity, and sustainable practices in the Dutch cultural field, while also creating space to exchange experiences and strategies with international contexts. Through collective discussion, […]

31/05/2025






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Collectivize: a verb of many verbs

Reflections on Collaboration Station, a 3-day event organised by Platform BK

30/05/2025






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