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Cronyism at the Performing Arts Fund?

In the small Dutch art world, it is impossible to put together a committee of experts that is completely independent. Everyone with expertise also has knowledge of people, or has worked at an institution that is now to be judged. Or works there now. Reason enough, then, for speculation and conspiracy theories.

'Johnny Quid', incognito member of the culture bashing and anonymous commenter weblog Geenstijl.nl thought at least an Amsterdam, white conspiracy ...

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Wijbrand Schaap

Cultural journalist since 1996. Worked as theatre critic, columnist and reporter for Algemeen Dagblad, Utrechts Nieuwsblad, Rotterdams Dagblad, Parool and regional newspapers through Associated Press Services. Interviews for TheaterMaker, Theatererkrant Magazine, Ons Erfdeel, Boekman. Podcast maker, likes to experiment with new media. Culture Press is called the brainchild I gave birth to in 2009. Life partner of Suzanne Brink roommate of Edje, Fonzie and Rufus. Search and find me on Mastodon.View Author posts

In the small Dutch art world, it is impossible to put together a committee of experts that is completely independent. Everyone with expertise also has knowledge of people, or has worked at an institution that is now to be judged. Or works there now. Reason enough, then, for speculation and conspiracy theories.

'Johnny Quid', incognito member of the culture bashing and anonymous commenter weblog Geenstijl.nl thought at least an Amsterdam, white conspiracy ...

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