Category Archives: EN

Breaking news: U.S. Statement on Intimidation of Civil Society and Media in Hungary

Posted on June 20, 2014 by ellenpolus

Statement on Intimidation of Civil Society and Media in Hungary As delivered by the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Gary Robbins to the Permanent Council, Vienna [Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe] June 19, 2014 We take the floor today to express … Continue reading →

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The Rise of a Fallen Feather: The Symbolism of the Turul Bird in Contemporary Hungary

Posted on June 17, 2014 by ellenpolus

(by: Szabolcs KissPál, e-flux journal #56, 06/2014) The powerful reappearance of the Turul bird in Hungary has become one of the key signifiers of the new national self-definition of the country’s right and far right. The symbol is rooted in … Continue reading →

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French arts workers threaten to shut down main festivals with strike

Posted on June 15, 2014 by ellenpolus

Industrial action over plans to reduce rights to extra benefits and social security has already led to cancellations. Strikes by performers, actors and technicians are threatening to shut down some of France’s leading arts events, including the renowned Avignon festival. … Continue reading →

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Gallery withdraws unpaid installation ‘opportunity’ in response to protests

Posted on June 14, 2014 by ellenpolus

Fruitmarket Gallery in Edinburgh has responded to comments from artists and withdrawn what was advertised as an unpaid ‘one-off opportunity’ to install Jim Lambie’s Zobop floor piece at the gallery. The Glasgow artist’s solo exhibition, which opens 27 June, is part … Continue reading →

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Activists vandalised the anti-homeless spikes

Posted on June 12, 2014 by ellenpolus

The war against London’s “anti-homeless” spikes escalated today from sign-waving to radical criminal action. In the small hours of the morning, some activists dressed as builders poured concrete over the metal spikes outside a Tesco Metro on Regent Street, before … Continue reading →

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Stop Targeting Civil Society in Hungary!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by ellenpolus

Background: After the widespread criticism due to the elimination of independent institutions, the dismantling of the framework of parliamentarianism, the opening of the second term of the Orban’s government in 2014 has seen even more challenges: new impetus was given … Continue reading →

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European Cultural Foundation – Idea Camp open call

Posted on June 10, 2014 by ellenpolus

We invite you to submit an innovative, daring idea for cross-sectoral collaboration that engages Europeans in re-defining and shaping “public space”. From the applications we receive, we will choose the 50 most viable and innovative ideas. These will be represented … Continue reading →

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