Beyond a pacific and sterile coexistence of reified cultures (multiculturalism), we must move towards cooperation among cultures equally critical of their identity - that is, to access the stage of translation. The stakes are colossal: it involves allowing the rewriting of "official" History in favor of plural narratives, while facilitating a possible dialogue among these different versions of History.
Nicholas Bourriaud, The Radicant, 2009 # 8
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Imagine an Altereurope
This quote has been selected as part of one of the collections of Alterlibrary, titled 'Altereurope.'
In it, we find inspirations to imagine an alternative continent of Europe.
In creating this collection, we reflect on the multiple shifts that happen when thinking about Europe from Alterity. We asked ourselves how this shift of perspective might inflitrate our imaginary, challenging our conventional ways of thinking and helping us envision new forms of living together.
Here are some reflections that emerged during the creation of 'Altereurope.'
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