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The annual ECF Princess Margriet Award for Culture honours those whose creative force can truly make a difference in Europe's diverse societies. This year, the award was framed under the foundation's 2018 theme Courageous Citizens. We received such outstanding nominations for this theme, that we decided to share some of their stories with you this summer in a special series. We hope that you enjoy reading these stories of groundbreaking and uplifting initiatives.
Building bridges in the Balkans: Meet Association Krokodil
Krokodil is famous for their events in the Balkans looking at topics such as the future of Europe, the impact of migration and the nature of linguistic nationalism. 
Read more about Association Krokodil

Championing gay rights in Turkey: Meet Kaos GL
Kaos GL works to challenge the patriarchal and heterosexist system we live in and to introduce colourful “chaos” into society.
Read more about Kaos GL

Confronting Colonialism: Meet Kuratorisk Aktion
Watch on YouTube: Video tour of The Bridge Radio's solo exhibition "Economy of Migrant Labor - for the Right to Work" at CAMP / Center for Art on Migration Politics, January 2018.
Kuratorisk Aktion is a Danish curatorial collective that uses art and curating to address inequalities in the global community and to introduce other ways of organising the world. 
Read more about Kuratorisk Aktion

Highlighting racism against Roma communities:
Meet Marika Schmiedt
Marika Schmiedt is a visual artist, activist and researcher based in Vienna, Austria – turning the spotlight on Roma people in Europe.
Read more about Marika Schmiedt

Theatre that gets in the way: Meet Powszechny Theatre
During the nearly 70 years of its existence, Powszechny Theatre has become one of the most important venues in Polish theatre. 
Read more about Powszechny Theatre

Fearless theatre in Moscow: Meet Teatr.doc
Teatr.doc’s introduction of verbatim dialogue and use of improvisation are credited with opening up new creative avenues for playwrights in Russia and with giving impetus to the “New Drama” movement. 
Read more about Teatr.doc
Interested in more summer reads?
...then try out this list of books touching on the current state of Europe, compiled by our staff.
The European Cultural Foundation wishes you all a pleasant summer break. We'll be back with our regular newsletter in September. Happy reading, happy summer!
Image credits:
Krokodil: photo by Srdjan Veljovic.
Kaos GL: from Kaos GL’s special issue: Refugee LGBTIs. Illustration: Serpil Odabaşı
Kuratorisk Aktion: full credits on YouTube.
Marika Schmiedt: Exhibition What remains, couresty of Marika Schmiedt.
Powszechny Theatre: Festival Open Ząbkowska. Photo by Katarzyna Laskowiecka.
Teatr.doc: A production of Two in Your Home at the previous Teatr.doc venue. Photo: Anastasia Patlai.
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