Iratxe Jaio & Klaas van Gorkum: Interview on Art, Activism, and Occupy Amsterdam

In a 2012 conversation with Paula Barriobero from Afterall, the artistic team of Iratxe Jaio (born 1976 in Markina, Spain) and Klaas van Gorkum (born 1975 in Delft, Netherlands) reflect on their joint endeavors since 2001, which delve into the dynamics of public and private realms through various mediums such as performances, videos, and publications. Their works have been showcased at venues including MUSAC, TENT, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and de Appel. They tackle societal themes in initiatives like 'Producing Time in Between Other Things' (2011) at MUSAC, a tribute to van Gorkum's grandfather, while also critiquing the decline of neoliberal welfare through projects like 'Stay Inside. Close Windows and Doors' (2008) and 'The Social Experiment' (2011). Additionally, they were involved in Occupy Amsterdam, promoting the idea of global protest solidarity and the role of artists in social dialogue.