“Platform BK onderzoekt, lobbyt, en initieert debat over de rol van de kunsten en de positie van kunstenaars in onze maatschappij, daarom ben ik lid geworden.” • Lard Buurman
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.
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
Precarious Practices #4. On what the numbers show us, and the qualitative insights we can derive from that.
16/07/2020
How do the current Corona pandemic and economic crisis impact the renting situation of artists? For how long can artists afford to continue renting their studios without further support? Read the results of our recent survey here.
10/07/2020
“Platform BK onderzoekt, lobbyt, en initieert debat over de rol van de kunsten en de positie van kunstenaars in onze maatschappij, daarom ben ik lid geworden.” • Lard Buurman
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