Being (il)legal | Preface | #1 | #2

Being (il)legal: Preface | A multi-part series looking at foreigner's pushing the legal limits to pursue their art in Europe

Being (il)legal is a multi-part series where I look at the different lengths artists are willing to go in order to pursue their art. The main focus is on non-Europeans in Europe and why Europe is such a "mecca" for the Western (and sometimes Eastern) art world.From stories about bouncing around from country to country or staying put and hiding from the authorities, this is Being (il)legal.

Being (il)legal #1: A Personal Account of an American Dancer in Europe

Being a foreign freelance artist is difficult in Europe. As a dance artist, I want to base myself in Brussels. More than Berlin and London, this is where I feel most accepted, most inspired, most intrigued, most challenged, most supported. And for what?-- For my art, my research and practice.

Being (il)legal #2: A Dancer's Run-in With the Authorities

If anyone can attest to the throws of bureaucracy in Europe, it is she. Holding a New Zealand passport proved fruitful for Tessa's arrival in Europe eight years ago, but has since been the bane of her artistic career as a contemporary dance theater artist.