Loesje

Loesje (est. 1983, Arnhem) is a writers’ collective and fictional character known for the thousands of posters they have released with creative, critical, yet optimistic slogans about sociopolitical and cultural developments. Headquartered in Arnhem, with members spread throughout the Netherlands, they meet regularly to come up with texts for weekly posters, booklets, and calendars, distributing them throughout the country on the street and social media. Loesje expanded their activities internationally after the fall of the Berlin Wall. They are currently active in many countries—including those where posters can’t be spread publicly, raising questions about what public space means elsewhere. Internationally, Loesje is most active in Poland, Palestine, Belgium, Germany, Egypt, and Estonia. Each group writes about issues relevant within and outside their countries, usually in their native language, but the Loesje signature is the same everywhere. Since public space is her playing ground, Loesje has been on display continuously on streets all over the world for over four decades. Coming soon to a wall, trash can, or electricity box near you...