No Neutral Ground
Why cultural institutions must take a stand as authoritarianism chips away at freedom and democracy
“ At a time when social centers are being violently shut down (such as the historic Leoncavallo in Milan, which was evicted in August 2025) and the government seeks to homogenise Italy’s cultural identity—our voices, our bodies, and our messages cannot be silenced.”
Discover the full essay – and over 30 other artists and organizations – in Issue 16.




