Should I, Should I Not

Beskrivelse

Wondering what artistic freedom truly means in today’s world? This anthology dives into the complexities of creative expression, especially within the Nordic context, where freedom might not be as straightforward as it seems.

Exploring the challenges and realities of artistic freedom in a modern, digital, and sensitive age.

Is artistic freedom something you simply assume exists in the Nordic countries? Many would say yes, but this collection questions that assumption. It asks whether freedom still feels genuine when artists must navigate the expectations of large foundations or established museums.

How can artists express themselves authentically in a time of heightened sensitivity? And what direction is art heading in as the digital age reshapes creative landscapes?

This anthology brings together a diverse range of voices, each tackling the theme of artistic freedom from their own perspective. Contributors address everything from legal and practical concerns to deeply personal experiences. Like a kaleidoscope, the book offers multiple lenses through which to view this complex topic.

The book is published by a/nordi/c, a think tank active from 2021 to 2023, dedicated to bridging the gap between the art world and political realities.

Contributors include:

• Carsten Staur
• Anni Syrjäläinen
• Sara Whyatt
• Frederik Tygstrup
• Adelheid Eshitok Seyfarth Gulbrandsen
• Khaled Barakeh
• Jenni Laiti
• Sandra Weil
• Ole Reitov
• Heiki Riipinen
• Anna Juul
• Christian Villum
• Kristoffer Ørum
• Stina Gustafsson
• Eline Sigfusson
• Signe Wulff

Cover designer: Peter Folkmar

Cover illustrator: Peter Folkmar

Translated by: Brighde Caimbeul

Illustrations by: Peter Folkmar

Subject editors: Eline Sigfusson, Signe Wulff

Editor: Signe Wulff

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