International support for non-governmental organizations at No. 6 Metelkova Street in Ljubljana, Slovenia

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#1011

I'm signing because I think the spaces at Metelkova Street are important for artistic practice and open culture. I visited there several times and was always thought how great it is that Ljubljana has an open space for artists like that.

Eni Brandner (Vienna, 2020-11-03)

#1015

We strongly protest against the moves of the slovene Ministry of culture and call to withdraw its decision. It is unacceptable that some Ministry with threats and orders destabilizes the work of some of the key organizations of Slovenia's civil and cultural scene. It´s against democratic principles and good government. Therefore we give our full support to the legitimate decision of the organizations based at Metelkova 6 to ignore the threats of the Ministry and their efforts to defend civil society, independent culture and democracy.

Lidija Krienzer-Radojević (Graz, 2020-11-04)

#1030

...because Metelkova must stay an open space for the arts and independent culture makers. I visited it twice and it's a major aspect of why Ljubljana keeps sticking in my head as a special city.
Such spaces that provide connections between different fields of society are key to a lively civil and cultural life in a city, a country and a global community. Especially in this time of a global pandemic, cultural institutions and players need solidarity and support by their government to survive in their variety.

Nora Becker (Hamburg, 2020-11-04)

#1036

Independent art that reflect the Zeitgeist of the contemporary society is a privilege of every culture and a mirror, that leads in to "healty" nation, so it has to be supported and protected.

Nina Stopar (Ljubljama, 2020-11-04)

#1046

I visited Metelkova very oftend when I visited Ljubljana and played concerts there. It is a vivid spot in the city that displays diversity and is far more interesting the a lot of the other corporate infused inner city places. There will be few reasons left to visit Ljubljana if the sub culture will be erased.

Martin Dziallas (Berlin, 2020-11-04)

#1057

I am shocked to learn about the insecure fate of Metelkova 6, a place of creativity and inspiration which I have visited several times in the past. I once even met Slavoj Žižek there. Metelkova 6 has to stay!

Antje Flemming (Hamburg, 2020-11-04)

#1069

Spaces for critical engagement need to exist to nurture healthy societies. The civil society organizations working on culture and art are crucial for the creation and maintenance of such spaces.

Claske Vos (Amsterdam, 2020-11-04)

#1070

I am signing because independent civil organisations are essential for a strong society and for a functional democracy.

Evert Hassink (Utrecht, 2020-11-04)

#1077

I'm signing because it is very important to protect cultural diversity in a democratic political sense. It is about the preservation of open and critical thinking and production spaces for an open, solidary and peaceful society.

Heidrun Primas (Graz, 2020-11-05)

#1085

Alternative culture is important part of human future survive.

Luka Sustersic (1000 Ljubljana, 2020-11-05)

#1092

I'm signing because international solidarity is important!

Micha Schöller (Tübingen, 2020-11-05)

#1093

....NGO's are very important!!!

Micha Schöller (Wankheim, 2020-11-05)

#1115

NGOs are an important support for a vibrant democracy, and their work must not be impeded by the state. Stripburger is a popular, versatile and creative comic magazine, which is an enrichment for the international comic art. We, as an organization who ist supporting the development of Comic art, see with concern that existence Stripburger is endangered by the termination for 6 Metelkova Street.

Stefan Neuhaus (Berlin, 2020-11-05)

#1116

I was invited for and exhibition and a numerous evens by the StripBurger staff and the French Insitute, in 2004. Since a promote Slovenia, and Slovenian culture everytime I can.

Lionel Tran - French writer and comix artist

Les de la Fiction (Lyon, 2020-11-05)

#1128

Stripburger has international acclaim and success and provides a platform for young anonnymous artists to present and develop their work. It also represents Slovenia as a free thinking society. Support of this kind benefits your country ten times more than any amount of rent or real estate can!

Hajra Imširović (Sarajevo, 2020-11-06)

#1130

Stripburger is on of the finest examples of comic activism in the widest sense. Not only publishing experimential & newcomers works, but also organizing lots of events for cultural education. Their network brings people from all over the world together. The Slowenian government seems to follow others in the region to try to suppress independent life of civil society. As the German Comics Association we would express our support of stripburger and the work it stands for!

Axel Halling (Berlin, 2020-11-06)

#1133

agree with the letter

mateja bucar (ljubljana, 2020-11-06)

#1135

I am signing because the value of the arts is important and should protected

Michelle Bowen (Nottingham, 2020-11-06)

#1138

Government is responsible for the prosperity and wellbeing of the society, and culture especially is a sign of a society that is well. Destroying culture is a sign of totalitarianism rising, clear to both the citizens of the state and internationally.

Sonja Pregrad (Zagreb, 2020-11-06)

#1141

Freedom of expression, freedom of speech and free press are essential rights in any society. Independent culture takes art to new directions. Trying to control it takes art backwards, not forwards where it should be going.

Timo Kokkila (Tampere, 2020-11-07)

#1145

Metelkova 6 ima pod svojo streho prihodnjo kulturno zgodovino! Izselitev teh umetnikov pomeni preobsegajoč izbris!!

Mirel Knez (Ljubljana, 2020-11-07)

#1149

One of those decent things that need to be done...

Snježan Hasnaš (Zagreb, 2020-11-07)

#1155

Metelkova is totally unique. It is a vibrant cultural centre that we in Graz can only dream of having. Erasing such a place can only be a huge mistake.

Robin Klengel (8010, 2020-11-08)

#1163

I care very much.

Eva Pavlič Seifert (Ljubljana, 2020-11-09)

#1166

Stripburger spreads young Slovenian culture well beyond its borders and allows to discover other artists from all over the world.
Working with them here in Belgium was also a very pleasant, very interesting and very constructive moment.

Van Laecken Greg (Tournai, 2020-11-09)

#1169

Our lives matter

Alexander Pastoors (Rotterdam, 2020-11-09)

#1171

I am signing because Metelkova is important!!!

Helga Schwarzwald (Vienna, 2020-11-09)

#1178

Respected
We appreciate your contribution to contemporary comic art, and we support you
Zlatko Krstevski-chairman
BYZANTINE Visual Arts Center
Macedonia

Zlatko Krstevski (Prilep, 2020-11-09)

#1190

the death of free and critical culture is the downfall of a free society

Joachim Schauer (Graz, 2020-11-09)

#1197

Iam sign official from the German nk/EAPN Germany

Jürgen Schneider (Berlin, 2020-11-10)



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