Radical Space: Isaiah Lopas & Zulu Green
The Bookshop is our cultural living room on Leidseplein, a place for meeting, reflection and in-depth conversations. In this intimate setting, we explore themes that resonate with the history of our building and society beyond. With Radical Space, we dive into the legacy of James Baldwin: a complex, multi-layered heritage that invites reflection on art, identity and activism.
Location The Bookshop
Run time 60 minutes
Genre Perspective
Language English
Isaiah Lopas & Zulu Green
In the first edition of Radical Space, we explore James Baldwin's legacy, position and history with Isaiah Lopaz and Zulu Green. Lopaz highlights Baldwin's deep connections with other black artists and intellectuals and emphasises that Baldwin's story is more multifaceted than traditional biography. Together with rapper Zulu Green, we discuss Baldwin's experiences in Europe, his ties to Africa, and his pioneering role as one of the few openly gay figures in African-American culture.
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How did his identity as a black, queer man bring new layers to his work, and what meaning do we give to his legacy in our conversations about black art, activism and identity formation in Europe?
Radical Space in The Bookshop
With the arrival of The Bookshop, ITA introduces Radical Space: an initiative that reclaims theatre as a place for solidarity, empathy and artistic innovation. In this space on Leidseplein, we will give a stage to diverse voices and perspectives, exploring the complex legacy of (our) theatre and its social impact.
Following successful programmes such as Keti Koti 2024, Radical Space focuses on pressing social issues such as colonialism, class inequality, sexism and transphobia. Here, together with artists, makers and thinkers, we develop interdisciplinary projects that provide space for critical artistic commentary.
The Bookshop
The Bookshop is ITA's new cultural living room on Leidseplein. This compact stage offers a space for innovation, reflection and new perspectives. Here, makers, performers and visitors meet for special programmes, from experiments to intimate performances. The Bookshop is a place for everyone, with a focus on accessibility and openness. It is a gift to the city, made possible by the support of more than 500 donors and various funds and partners.
