Miscellaneous
In this episode, architects Bernard Dubois and Pol Esteve talk about the turning point Europe faces today, specifically highlighting the imbalances between the supranational institutions of the EU and the national-based governments. Given their backgrounds growing up in Catalonia and Belgium, the two men agreed that there are many schisms in Europe - at the EU, national, and regional levels - but that integration can occur as a result of finding commonalities beyond geographical borders. They emphasized the radical modernization of Europe and role of younger generations in participating in the European project. They concluded that artists in Europe should promote a better understanding of EU institutions, promote transparency, and defending human rights and diversity. [Date of interview: March 5, 2017] Photo Bernard Dubois: Valextra