Franz Kafka’s last novel, The Castle, conveyed the struggle of pursuing elusive goals and the resilience required when institutions and recognition remain out of reach. This image of Kafka was created by Jaromír 99 (Jaromír Švejdík) for a 2013 tribute to the author.

THE MUSICIANS OF BREMEN KNEW SOMETHING WE FORGOT

Finding Home for Artists

Redefining Success

The animals never reached Bremen, yet they found safety and purpose. Artists, too, may find that institutional approval is no longer the goal.

Creating Your Own Home

Home is not a museum, a grant, or a theater. It’s the network of artists who lift and amplify each other. It’s shared courage.

Refusal as Foundation

Every time artists insist on creating, despite obstacles, they stack themselves like the Bremen Musicians. Individual voices combine to build a space that might otherwise disappear.

Takeaway

You don’t need permission to make your home. You need allies, courage, and the will to refuse silence.

Randall White
Abbetuck

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