Programme: We are all fanatics!

If you think this statement does not apply to you, we strongly advise you to reconsider because: we ARE all fanatics! Everyone, no matter of his/her education, social background, gender, race or age, is vulnerable for group fanaticism. It belongs to the human kind like sex and the longing for security. During the manifestation you can find out why and how to deal with this fact.

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How Fanatic Are You?

The most confronting element of We are all Fanatics! is the online Fanaticism Awareness Test. Be brave and test your own vulnerability to group fanaticism! Based on your personal score, the site brings back specific information. Do the test and compare your personal score with others. Scary!
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Locations of the manifestation:

Castrum Peregrini: exhibition, launch of Fanatismo, salon evenings
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De Verdieping: debate evening, concert, launch of online FAT
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Goethe Institut Amsterdam: workshops, concert

Please find an overview of the full programme at the home page, the agenda of Castrum Peregrini.
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Friday 6 May 2011, 16hrs

Opening exhibition You are all individuals!

at Castrum Peregrini, Herengracht 401, Amsterdam

Curator: Nina Folkersma
Artists: Yael Bartana, Daya Cahen, Köken Ergun, Enrique Marty, Daniel Svarre

During the opening the magazine Fanatismo will be launched.

The exhibition will be open until 10 June, Wednesday – Saturday, 14-18 hrs

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Friday 6 May 2011, 20 hrs

We are all fanatics! at De Verdieping of Trouwgebouw, Amsterdam

With a keynote speech by Philipp Blom, a roundtable discussion with Iris van der Tuin, Philipp Blom, Theu Boermans and Ram Manikkalingam moderated by Chris Keulemans.

The evening opens with Arnold Schönberg Verklärte Nacht by students of Mozarteum Salzburg and Sweelink Conservatoire Amsterdam and it ends with the launch of the online Fanaticism Awareness Test (FAT).

Saturday 7 May, 11-20 hrs

Workshops and concert

at Goethe Institut, Herengracht 470

In a series of workshops you can learn about the constitutional approach to fanaticism, the Forum Theatre Methodology and see the price-winning piece about a fanatic Punchinello. The day ends with drinks and the Capriccio by Richard Strauss.

13 May 2011, 20 hrs

After Sunsets: screening of work in progress.

The work of Köken Ergun deals with crowds. In his most recent work (in progress) Ashura he focusses on Shiite minorities in Turkey.

With an introduction by Nina Folkersma.

Location: exhibition You are all individuals! at Castrum Peregrini, Herengracht 401, Amsterdam.

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14 May 2011, 16 hrs

Guided tour through exhibition with special guests that engage into a conversation with the curator, the artists and the public.

Location: exhibition You are all individuals! at Castrum Peregrini, Herengracht 401, Amsterdam.
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20 May 2011, 20 hrs

After Sunsets in collaboration with on-file

Exiled authors and journalists react on the work of the artists from You are all individuals!

Location: exhibition You are all individuals! at Castrum Peregrini, Herengracht 401, Amsterdam.

27 May 2011, 20 hrs

After Sunsets with theaterpremière
Antigone – een bewerking

By Renée van Marissing.

Location: exhibition You are all individuals! at Castrum Peregrini, Herengracht 401, Amsterdam.

Lees meer over het stuk en de extra speeltijden.

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10 June 2011, 20 hrs

Finissage of You are all individuals! with experts audience, debate and drinks.

Location: exhibition You are all individuals! at Castrum Peregrini, Herengracht 401, Amsterdam.

The manifestation is being made possible through the generous support of:

Mondriaan Stichting,
Amsterdams Fonds voor de Kunsten
Stichting Democratie en Media
Lifelong Learning Program of the European Commission
Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds Noord-Holland
Embassy of Austria

Partners

Stefan Zweig Genootschap
On File
Goethe Institut Amsterdam
Dialogue Advisory Group
De Verdieping
Nederlands Instituut voor Oorlogsdocumentatie

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This manifestation finalizes the Grundtvig Learning Partnership ´FAT- Fanaticism Awareness Test´supported by the Lifelong Learning Program of the European Commission; The partnership project was initiated by Castrum Peregrini and coordinated in close collaboration with the Goethe Institut Amsterdam. Involved EU partners: Pele Association, Porto, Portugal; Tolerance Institute Lodz, Poland; Volkshochschule Hietzing, Vienna, Austria.