Mette Ingvartsen
Contribution to The Wonderful Workspace of the Future

This contribution was published in The Wonderful Workspace of the Future, a book by BUDA Kunstencentrum in Kortrijk

1. Google the ”Praise of Laziness” by visual artist Mladen Stilinovic

2. Look at the images of Mladen sleeping, while reading his text accompanying them

3. Take a nap

4. When waking up, consider what you think about laziness in regards to art production

5. Think about it until you feel ready to discuss the topic with a friend

6. Invite your friend to come and lie down in your bed next to you.

7. Turn off the light

8. In the dark, discuss what you think about laziness in regards to art production the economies and conditions of work that you are subjected to the invasion of private life by the immaterial labor economy

9. Follow where the conversation leads you

10. Finish by imagining a working space that would be defined by the conversation you’ve just had. Or, follow Mladen Stilinovic and make your living room into a museum.