The year we outlawed exhaustion

All funding for arts and culture has ceased to exist in 2025, not necessarily due to a crisis, but as a part of an exercise to reimagine from a foundational place. This cessation has forced us to evolve and build anew. Exhaustion no longer exists in the arts and cultural sector. Burnout is a thing of the past.

Today, money still exists, but it is no longer the primary measure of value.Money's role has evolved into something almost humorous—accumulating wealth has become a less respected social script. Alternative economies exist, such as gift economies. Today, some may still need money for security, it doesn't dictate our lives. We don't fear hunger or homelessness; our basic needs are met regardless of work. Time, too, has become a negotiated reality defined by relationships and mutual agreements, not rigid schedules.

Techniques:

Despite our reservations, we acknowledge that technology will continue to exist and mediate our lives. We envision technology facilitating direct democracy, making it non-extractive, and supporting sustainable practices.

A turtle, a cloud, a rhizome—integrated communities interconnected beneath a shared vision. This ecology of interlinked yet diverse communities represents our ultimate goal.

In this future, we foster a global arts and cultural field where life, connection, and sustainability are at the heart of our practices, nurturing an environment where creativity thrives beyond traditional constraints.