Madness & Arts Festival Haarlem

For the period of ten days, the cultural institutions of Haarlem are all about the relationship between art and madness. After Toronto in 2003 and Münster in 2006, from 24 September through 3 October 2010 the festival will once alight on Haarlem.

Do all artists always have a screw loose? Is the work of 'crazy' artists purer and more authentic than the work of professional artists? History teaches us that the perception of art and madness is constantly changing. What was considered insane some time ago, can today be seen as exceptional creative talent. And maybe tomorrow again as a patient. The 3rd Madness & Arts Festival explores this theme in an extensive program of theatre, dance, film, music, art, literature, poetry, debate and meetings.

Event starts September 24, 2010 and ends October 3, 2010