http://www.akademiesolitudeblog.com/2015/05/19/reopened-city/
"I do believe in a sort of
slow art, at least in terms of production, and your framing of »an art that is
careful to use time itself as a means of overcoming exploitation and
expropriation« resonates very well with my thinking around methodologies.
Specifically in the sense that there can be an alternative to the rush of newness
in the art world—both in terms of production of objects as commodities as well
as in relation to sociopolitically engaged art practices that can easily be
highly commodified as well. Working conditions for artists or any other
cultural producer often equate to a very short time frame and little pay to
develop substantial projects. I would say that to me, the artistic process is a
long-term commitment to people and places in order to be able to listen
carefully to their personal narratives, to gain a larger understanding of a
specific historical and cultural background—which does not necessarily stem
from my own cultural background and experiences—before making a visual and
textual interpretation.”—Maj Hasager
