Parliament of Dreams

thinking about culture, art and democracy

Old maps and new projections

In Flanders (Belgium) there has been much recent debate about cultural governance. The central issues are about the best models for distribution of public funds but, of course, the discussion … Continue reading

8 December 2012 · Leave a Comment

An even break for young artists

Three months ago, I agreed to make a ‘digital postcard’ for the engage conference, which takes place in Cardiff today and tomorrow. It was a mistake: saying something useful (or … Continue reading

6 November 2012 · Leave a Comment

Those who get it, and those who don’t

As the crisis sapping the Western economies continues, the division between those who get it and those who don’t becomes wider and more important. Unfortunately, those who don’t get it … Continue reading

21 October 2012 · 1 Comment

Theatre as solidarity

We ask no money for our performances. We ask for the public to contribute with food products with extended shelf life to be offered to Houses which take care of … Continue reading

19 March 2012 · Leave a Comment

The art of uncertainty

The effects of the 2008 banking crash continue to spiral, despite the initial confidence of politicians and business people that they’d soon get things back on track. Yesterday France and … Continue reading

14 January 2012 · 1 Comment

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