The Kunstfort is proud to welcome indigenous philosopher Milton Almonacid from Chile, affiliated with the University of Copenhagen, as a resident at the fort. Almonacid focuses on decolonisation of knowledge and spirit, ‘whiteness studies’, indigenous knowledge theory and non-Western global narratives, among others.

Since 2017 he collaborates with universities and cultural institution in Chile and Europe  in research projects on the decolonisation of knowledge production and the design of the transition paradigm. He does so by developing speculative methodologies that could lead to disruptive, creative and innovative approaches to the complex problems we face globally.

During his residency at the Kunstfort, Milton will interact with art acadmies, individual artists and local parties specialising in urban development, among others.

This residency has been established with our partner Valley of the Possible in Chile. On 29 June, in collaboration with Valley of the Possible and Felix Meritis in Amsterdam, the meeting: BLACK EARTH | Cultivating the Collapse will take place, around Milton’s challenging premise, that we should embrace and cultivate collapse, rather than trying to prevent it. On 12 July the public programme Collaborating with destruction: Another approach to designing the future with philosopher in residence Milton Almonacid takes place at the Kunstfort, in collaboration with Podium voor Architectuur. Click here for more information about the programme.