Category Archives: art

Politics vs Culture?

Posted on April 29, 2012 by demo2012

How many times have I heard phrases such as ‘let’s take politics out of it for a minute’, or ‘regardless of the politics’, or worst of all (because it comes from politicians) ‘that’s just playing politics’? When did ‘politics’ become … Continue reading →

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Excited, thrilled, humbled, grateful – and nervous

Posted on March 20, 2012 by demo2012

It’s been a week since the DemO2012 Sponsume crowdfunding website went live, and I’m feeling… thriled, excited, humbled, grateful – and slightly nervous! Thrilled that so many people – some who have and some who haven’t played Democracy Outside – … Continue reading →

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What is Democracy Outside?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by demo2012

Democracy Outside is an interactive public performance about democracy, it makes political movement(s) real, it’s part street theatre & part political action, it blurs the boundaries between ‘art’ and ‘activism’, it challenges apathy and the neutralising of public space – … Continue reading →

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