The so-called mapping that has been spreading in the art world goes, according to the author of the following essay, hand in hand with the historization of the present. This frequently results in suspension of a critical selection and evaluation, also leading to the deepening of the divide …

Certain professions, such as diggers or street sweepers, are occupied by Roma. What is their experience with class, as seen through race?

Possibly the best-known Russian action artist today, Petr Pavlensky received an award connected to the name of Václav Havel. But he was quickly stripped off the award – for fears of his overt radicalism. What does this embarrassing event tell us about?

According to the leading Flemish psychologist, psychotherapy is now completely in thrall of the prevailing economic system. Rather than caring for individuals who need help, psychotherapy trains employees according to the needs of economy. Why is this harmful? Is psychotherapy in danger of …

Since 1990 over 150 novels focusing on the Civil War were published in Spain. But according to the literary critic David Becerra Mayor these novels do not strive to offer an understanding of a historical conflict. Instead, the war is utilized merely as an attractive stage set. As a result, …

The current Polish Minister of the Environment has decided to monetize the unique Białowieża Forest when he approved a tripling in the volume of wood to be harvested. To aggravate the situation, he also intends to authorize the shooting of the local European bison that belongs among …

Contemporary arts can hardly exist without the financial support from the private sector. The activities of J&T Bank and its luxury magazine for the wealthy that presents the clients with culture as a luxury bonus provide an illustration of the obstacles that such sponsorship brings.

Soundart interventions into the public space can take form of a collective music event, acoustic sculptures or landscapes or an exactly aimed attack – for example through the subbass frequencies that cause building walls and their inhabitants to tremble. Predecessor of such experiments …

In her latest book, economist Ilona Švihlíková provides a detailed analysis of the Czech transformation she identifies as the root of a host of today’s issues. She points out that there were alternatives to the failed privatization, just as there are alternatives to the …

Supporters of the law that would allocate one to four percent of the public works budget for the arts are convinced that quality contemporary art in the public space has positive impact on the social, economic, and mental development of the specific place. The Czech ministry of culture is currently …