Greece, a factory of socio-cultural alternatives

In the face of the politics of austerity imposed on their nation by the European Union, the Greek people have reinvented a new form of social organisation and cultural politics that exists on the margins of public authority. In every domain, and particularly the cultural sector, the ancient arts of collective effort and working together have reclaimed centre stage in society, thanks to the development of interdisciplinary collaborations and practices. Parallel economies founded on sharing and resource-pooling have sprung up across Greece, offering alternative solutions with a focus on self-determination and horizontality. How can self-managed or participative initiatives contribute to the transformation of Greek society? With: Maria PAPADIMITRIOU / Natassa DOURIDA / Anastasios DIOLATZIS Moderation : Caterina DI FAZIO