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.
“A Call to Open Calls” arose out of a proposition to Platform BK by artists Alina Lupu and Michiel Teeuw, following Alina’s lecture on the subject at Buro Stedelijk, and built upon Stroom Den Haag’s collaboration with Conflictorium. The collaborative event was intended as a starting point from which to open up a conversation surrounding […]
16/11/2023
The renewed Guideline for Artists’ Fees was presented on November 2, 2023, which will apply from January 1, 2025. A major improvement for artists and an important step towards Fair Practice!
08/11/2023
The Algemene Rekenkamer conducted an research into the Fair Practice Code as a subsidy condition in the cultural sector. The conclusion is that awareness of the Fair Practice Code brings about change, but that there is no check on the implementation of the Fair Practice Code.
22/05/2023
The Federatie Beeldrechten presents the research report into the economic value of the image sector. The Federatie Beeldrecht is a partnership between BBK, BNO, BOK, DuPho, the Kunstenbond, NVJ/NVF, Pictoright and us Platform BK. Together we are committed to a better copyright position for creators. “Although it is clear that the use of images has […]
15/05/2023
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