Anne Wenzel – Carte Blanche: Fuck the Dictator – Artistic Autonomy & Institutional Challenge

Anne Wenzel – Carte Blanche: Fuck the Dictator chronicles the bold artistic takeover at the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam in 2019. Invited by director Deirdre Carasso to “step into the boxing ring,” Wenzel confronted the power dynamics between creative freedom and institutional control.

Despite no prior boxing experience, Wenzel won the challenge and was granted carte blanche to transform the museum space, emphasizing the autonomy of art and the role of artists within today’s cultural institutions.

This book features essays, visual documentation, and Wenzel’s artworks presented during her takeover. It offers a compelling manifesto for artistic independence and is essential for readers interested in contemporary art, institutional critique, and artist-led interventions.

Language: English