The exhibition Redefine the Enemy in TENT examines the political potential of art in a changing society. While artists, until recently, were still assuming the position of independent observer, they now realize that they, as well as their public, are part of a larger political-economic system that steers and influences us. Kluijver elucidates his viewpoint by means of a number of documentaries on (international) artists’ protest.
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Fight the Power!
Why is artists’ protest currently so topical? Robert Kluijver, curator of Gemak, investigates the issue from an international perspective. With the video Baghdad Disco by Arno Coenen, the political rap of Public Enemy and the film A Candle for the Shabandar Cafe (a.o.), Robert Kluijver contributes to this evening by considering the relationship between art, politics and protest in greater depth. Gemak opened its doors in 2007 with a programme focussing on the different perspectives with which artists, scientists, politicians and opinion makers view contemporary events, modern society, and political and social relationships. How does Kluijver translate topical matters in his exhibitions? Is there space for politics in the museum?