In the Nordic countries, we thought we were free to express ourselves. We thought public funding saved us from censorship and the traps of capitalism and corruption. However, with the far-right movements taking more space in the political and cultural arenas, artists in the Nordic countries are no longer sure of that freedom. Even if the authorities do not censor the content, there seems to be a tendency among leaders of arts organisations to keep quiet and hold back. They are careful not to provoke anyone or break the apparent consensus. The panel will discuss cases of institutional censorship vs. self-censorship, threats against artists in the Nordics, as well as mechanisms to notice the fine lines of censorship within the cultural field.

Speakers:

Mika Myllyaho, Head Director, Finnish National Theatre, Finland
Milica Pekic, Art historian and Curator, Serbia
Chong Gua Khee, Director and dramaturge, Singapore/Finland
Moderator: Jussi Sorjanen, Artistic Director, & Espoo Theatre

This event is a part of IETM pre-meeting in Espoo, hosted by & Espoon teatteri and CultureEspoo.

IETM – International network for contemporary performing arts is one of the oldest and largest international cultural networks, representing the voice of over 500 performing arts organisations and individual professionals working in the contemporary performing arts worldwide.  

The event is open to everyone, but we kindly ask you to register in advance by 8 June.

Info & registrations:

WHY DO WE SHUT UP? – an open discus­sion on self-cen­sors­hip | Espoonteatteri