by Júlia Vicente
In a world that profits from diposability, what does it mean to repair a piece of clothing? This article considers the environmental and feminist implications of overconsumption and the increasing popularity of fast fashion. It also explores how choosing to repair rather than replace items can be a personal, political and collective act of resistance.
Tag: anti-capitalism
In search of Komorebi: ‘Perfect Days’ as quiet resistance against consumerist indoctrination
by Stela Malega
‘Perfect Days’ extends an invitation to the viewer to ponder how life might look if one surrenders to slowing down and, as cheesy as it sounds, being present.
Squatting for Class Liberation – Labour Day and Nijmegen’s Jantien
By Ava Wood
On the first May (Labour Day), a crowd had gathered around a stage on Plein 1944, sun beating hard and loud voices raised in unison, united against capitalism and for class liberation. Protesters sandwiched in between a Primark and a KFC, stark examples of worker exploitation at its best.