[LAF] Provo, Autonomy, and Ludic Politics London December 10th

[Stevphen Shukaitis]

Provo, Autonomy, and Ludic Politics
:: December 10th :: The Foundry, 7pm ::

The legendary Dutch anarchist movement Provo staged political and  
cultural interventions into the symbolic and everyday spaces of  
Holland from 1965 – 1967. The rise and fall of Provo stretches from  
early Dutch “happenings” staged in 1962 to the “Death of Provo” in  
1967. Although a small group they cast a disproportionately large  
shadow on the events of the time due to their skillful analysis of  
social unrest among Dutch youth. By tying their political program to  
the rich magical heritage of Amsterdam’s bohemian subculture they  
created political street theater that captured the pulse of  
Amsterdam’s population.

Come join us to celebrate the release of Provo: Amsterdm’s Anarchist  
Revolt by Richard Kempton, the first book length English history and  
analysis of Provo. We will be joined by several of the members of  
Provo including Hans Plomp, Auke Boersma, Luud Schimmelpennink and  
Nico van Apeldoorn. The evening will include appearances by members of  
Radio Joy (http://radiojoy.co.uk) as well as recently recovered and  
translated video footage from the period. We will explore the history  
and activities of Provo, tracing out their legacies and continuing  
influence in the realm of autonomist politics and ludic interventions  
in public space.

The Foundry :: http://www.foundry.tv :: 86 Great Eastern Street ::  
London EC2A 3JL: : Nearest tube: Old Street tube (exit3)

For more information: http://www.minorcompositions.info or stevphen at autonomedia.org 
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Stevphen Shukaitis
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www.minorcompositions.info
www.ConstituentImagination.net
www.autonomedia.org
http://info.interactivist.net

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