Cultural Democracy in Performative Theatrical Practices:: A Dialogue

Anke Coumans; Michiel Jansen; Tale Naess; Maziar Raein

doi:10.1007/978-3-032-02470-1

Cultural Democracy in Performative Theatrical Practices: A Dialogue

Anke Coumans
, Michiel Jansen
, Tale Naess
, Maziar Raein

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Artlab, Tromsø, Norway
Oslo National Academy of the Art (Khio)

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Abstract

The value of a democratic approach to a cultural production relates to giving space for all kinds of otherness to emerge. We decided that the following aspects of working democratically will be subject of inquiry:
• Polyvocality as the elementary characteristic of a democratic cultural process and outcome.
• Vulnerability as a necessary attitude to be open and give space for otherness.
• Reality as the context one should be open to and that should be allowed to interfere in a democratic cultural process.
We believe that the arts are not only an expression of ideas and values, but could also initiate a process based on ideas and values. In that sense we call them culturally democratic. To work democratically within the arts could give people (artists and non-artists) the possibility of experiencing the values of democracy.

Translated title of the contribution	Culturele Democratie in performatieve theatrale praktijken: een dialog
Original language	English
Title of host publication	Cultural Democracy
Subtitle of host publication	Policy, Practice and Education
Editors	Johan Kolsteeg, Jeroen Boomgaard, Barend Heusden, van
Place of Publication	Switzerland
Publisher	Palgrave Macmillan
Chapter	11
Pages	243-280
Number of pages	37
ISBN (Electronic)	ISBN 978-3-032-02470-1
ISBN (Print)	ISBN 978-3-032-02469-5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-02470-1
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2025

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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

Keywords

culturele democratie
voorstelling
metaloog
theater

Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)

Art

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)

Art

Publinova themes

Language, Culture and Arts
People and Society

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1 Book
1 Article

Onderzoeken is ontmoeten. De epistemologische verankering van artistiek onderzoek in de artistieke attitude
Coumans, A. & Straatman, B., 17 Oct 2025, In: Forum +. FORUM+ vol. 32, 2, p. 16-25 9 p., 1.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional

Open Access
De Artistieke Attitude: Ruimte voor verbeeldingskracht en vormgevend vermogen
Coumans, A. & Van Driel, H., 10 Nov 2023, Prinsenbeek: Jap Sam Books. 179 p.
Research output: Book/Report › Book › Academic

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Cultural Democracy in Performative Theatrical Practices: A Dialogue. / Coumans, Anke ; Jansen, Michiel; Naess, Tale et al.
Cultural Democracy : Policy, Practice and Education. ed. / Johan Kolsteeg; Jeroen Boomgaard; Barend Heusden, van. Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, 2025. p. 243-280 10.

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