Guest Post – ‘A Culture of Possibility’ Episode 21
By Arlene Goldbard This post is to introduce you to the 21st episode of François Matarasso’s and my monthly podcast,
Tag: cultural democracy
Access ≠ Democracy
When I began in community art, the photocopier was new technology. In the printshop where I was an apprentice, we
Old Words #6: Cultural policy in a post-political age (2021-22)
Neglecting the origins and principles of cultural policy is damaging because it will lead to to confusion at best and illusion at worst, both of which will make democratic accountability more difficult. In that respect, these developments are in keeping with the powerful—and dangerous—practices of many politicians in democratic societies today. Cultural policy is not immune from this infection.
The enormous cuckoo
« Nous voulions que ce soit la fête de toutes les musiques et faire en sorte que le public soit
‘If not pure, then at least useful.’
Read this book. It is probably the most important book about art that will be published this year. Or about
Arlene Goldbard on Charters, Manifestos, and Cultural Democracy (Guest post)
‘Policymakers aren’t sufficiently aware of the values and biases embedded in the way cultural policy has been made by governmental and quasi-governmental groups’ @arlenegoldbard
Blinkered by my privilege
For decades, longer even, cultural policy in Europe has been imagined as a conflict between two ideas. The first is
Protect
Protect the city’s common cultural resources, so that all can benefit from them, today and in years to come. The 2020
Share
Share cultures and creativity, so that social and democratic life is deepened by the exchange The 2020 Rome Charter Art exists
Create
Create cultural expressions, so that they can be part of and enrich the life of the city The 2020 Rome Charter
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