An informal learning program with Orly Almi (choreographer), Frank Chouraqui (phenomenologist), Michael Driebeek van der Ven (storyteller), Galit Eilat (curator), Chris Goto-Jones (philosopher), Eric Kluitenberg (media theorist), Marianna Maruyama (artist), and Riti Hermán Mostert (drama therapist). Drawing inspiration and resources from art, activism, and academia, we make space to reflect and challenge the construction of community by examining creative politics and collective aesthetics. Over six days, participants will take part in workshops, discussions and seminars with thinkers and practitioners from fields ranging across arts management, curatorship, dance, media technology, philosophy, theatre, and more. For the Winter School of Discontent West joins forces with the Political Arts Initiative.