Creative Acts

Identification papers are needed to cross borders. In Dutch, identificationpapers are, if translated literally, identitypapers. The translation is a bit weird. I see identity as something unique and me, and the governement makes it something standard and machinelike. Is the number the only thing that matters?

This piece of plastic should show you my identity, who I am and what I'm all about, I don't believe it. I want a card or booklet that shows my identity, that when identification is needed I can really show them me. That I'm fun, but grumpy in the mornings, that green is my favourite colour and that I like to eat icecream in winters. What I study is more relevant for who I am than what my adress is.

In the upcoming magazine I want to take the chance to have people experiment with the idea of a passport. Design one that would be unique and individual, what would it look like, how would you use it. Tell me the stories of bordercrossings and travelling.
Feel invited to act and think about this thing that is a passport. Send in your material before may 1st. It can be anything; pictures of artwork you did, an action report, a story, or a video we can place online.

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