On Harm Editors’ NoteOn HarmHow may the acts of destruction, injury and harm be productive and aesthetically interesting for artistic strategies? We pursue this question in the context of a new thematic focus on harm—and vulnerability.
On Crafts Editors’ NoteOn CraftsArtists and art institutions tirelessly seek to expand the field of what can be considered art. Still, myriad forms of practices are located on the periphery or in the blind spots of this expansion.
On Disappearing Editors’ NoteOn DisappearingWhen do people decide that they want to be seen and get involved in an issue? At what point and for which cause do they raise their standards? And how do they tell when the time has come to retreat? For our current thematic focal point, we asked different people to make contributions about various facets of disappearing.
On Alliance Editors’ NoteOn AllianceAlliances are ambivalent, prone to deception and disappointment, characterized by double-dealing and unanswered questions. They are coalitions that make demands on those who enter into them.
On (In)dependence Editors’ NoteOn (In)dependenceIndependence is still considered an ideal in various contexts. It can be an attitude, a mindset, or a utopian dream. But how feasible is this conception of independence?