Where will children go with their worries and vulnerability when we do not have a cultural school that welcomes them, and no youth centers or youth workers? That is artist Helen Sjöholm's question to cultural politicians. She is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections.
TV & filmName a controversial opinion that you believe is harmful to society, but which should still be protected by freedom of expression. That is film director Ruben Östlund's question to cultural politicians. He is the next person to appear in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections.
TV & filmIf we continue to close down rehearsal spaces - how will Sweden continue to be a major power in the music world? That is the question artist Toussaint Chiza asks cultural politicians. He is the next person in TT's summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections.
MusicHow should the value of culture be restored? That is sculptor Klara Kristalova's question to cultural politicians. She is one of three artists in the Nordic pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale and the next person in TT’s summer series on cultural policy ahead of the autumn elections. Here are the cultural politicians’ answers:
TV & filmSharp words and a polarized debate characterize the election campaign. Ingrid Carlberg, the Swedish Academy’s permanent secretary, does not want to get involved in politics - but she nevertheless asks a question to cultural politicians in TT’s summer series. Are you thinking about the tone of the debate?
TV & filmThe unemployment insurance fund has been as important to Sweden's music exports as the municipal cultural school. That's according to Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, singer of The Hives, who in TT's summer series puts cultural politicians up against the wall ahead of the election. Will you restore the old unemployment insurance fund that made it possible to rehearse for 300 days without starving to death? He wonders.
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