Mounting frustration in France with the length of the lockdown has led to the occupation of many theatres. Marion Bellal listens to the anger of those who believe culture is being unfairly targeted.
'It’s not the first time that the Théâtre de l’Odéon has been occupied. The iconic Paris monument has a long history of occupation, having housed demonstrators during the student protests of 1968, and later been a protest site for culture workers’ unions in 1996 and in 2016.
After a year of Covid-19, and the shutdown of cultural venues including museums, theaters, and concert halls around France, protesters have once again taken their plight to the theater... Keep reading on [artnet]'
'It’s not the first time that the Théâtre de l’Odéon has been occupied. The iconic Paris monument has a long history of occupation, having housed demonstrators during the student protests of 1968, and later been a protest site for culture workers’ unions in 1996 and in 2016.
After a year of Covid-19, and the shutdown of cultural venues including museums, theaters, and concert halls around France, protesters have once again taken their plight to the theater... Keep reading on [artnet]'