poetic /Kroegcollege: On Strikes (labour day)
Every couple of months, Studio/K pays homage to the ‘Kroeg’ (café) as a place where different kinds of people come together and speak freely about daily life or have political discussions. We notice that people often feel overwhelmed by all the information in the media about current political and social issues, and struggle with how to interpret the debate or how to take action. To help with this, we are introducing a new series of programs, called /Kroegcollege. The evening will focus on a social phenomenon, with experts sharing their insights. This edition, in honor of International Workers Day, chief editor of magazine Jacobin & poet Hannah van Binsbergen will be speaking on strikes (more information about the speaker below).
Afterwards, you can discuss and socialize while enjoying a tasty /Kroegcollege American Pale Ale for just €3,50, made by the lovely people of Friekens. The Friekens brewery has been brewing specialty beers on a small scale for years, initially at ADM and later in the squatted industrial complex Villa Friekens in Amsterdam Noord. Friekens is a beloved brand in (sub-)cultural circles, including here at Studio/K.
About the speaker:
Hannah van Binsbergen is a Dutch poet and writer. She debuted in 2016 with poetry bundle Kwaad Gesternte, which won several awards. In 2020 the novel Harpie followed, about a devil and capitalism. Her most recent bundle, Kokanje (2022), is about abundance and community. She was founding chief editor of socialist magazine Jacobin Nederland. Van Binsbergen teaches creative writing and Dutch as a second language, and is working on a new novel.
