Spike turns five! Philosopher Jacques Rancière on the emancipation of the spectator, leisure, and the good art critic. Berlin’s art scene: the wild years are over, now it’s all about professionalisation. Portraits of performance artist Ei Arakawa, conceptual photographer Christopher Williams, and the young Lithuanian gallery Tulips & Roses. A fashion report in praise of amateurism.

Spike turns five! Philosopher Jacques Rancière on the emancipation of the spectator, leisure, and the good art critic. Berlin’s art scene: the wild years are over, now it’s all about professionalisation. Portraits of performance artist Ei Arakawa, conceptual photographer Christopher Williams, and the young Lithuanian gallery Tulips &amp; Roses. A fashion report in praise of amateurism.

Spike ePaper (Issue 21)