Artist strikes have become a common feature of the cultural landscape in Poland. Rob Sharp assesses what other countries can learn about popular opposition to the rollback of state subsidies.
In 2012, a number of Warsaw art institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art, closed their doors for a self-proclaimed “art strike,” to promote better working conditions for artists. On Facebook, the event’s organizers posted an image of Polish artist Zbigniew Libera holding up a banner. “I am an artist yet that does not mean I work for free,” it read.
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In 2012, a number of Warsaw art institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art, closed their doors for a self-proclaimed “art strike,” to promote better working conditions for artists. On Facebook, the event’s organizers posted an image of Polish artist Zbigniew Libera holding up a banner. “I am an artist yet that does not mean I work for free,” it read.
Art strikes like th... Keep reading on Artsy