
Hackers Congress / První fyzická galerie digitálního umění
02. 10. 2020 - 04. 10. 2020
Parallel Polis / Praha 7
The institution ceased operations in 2024
The Parallel Polis project combines art, social sciences and modern technologies. It is based on the ideas of freedom, independence and innovative development of society. One of the main concepts is the consistent effort to remain "state free". Parallel Polis operates completely without state participation. At the same time, it does not draw any funds from public finances, i.e. from money raised by the state monopoly through involuntary forced payments - taxes.
Parallel Polis is a non-profit organization with the legal form of "association". The structure of Polis is built on a membership base. Members of the organization contribute to the running of the project financially or by their own activity. Each member shows interest in the main ideas of Parallel Polis and tries to spread them. These are new technologies, decentralization and cryptoanarchy. We see cryptoanarchy as a potentially reasonable variant of social order. Through our activities, we seek to contribute to the critical discussion of related contemporary issues.
Part of Parallel Polis' budget is made up of income from donations. The Society's Donor Council has significant socio-economic overlap for Polis. It is made up of members whose monthly membership dues help cover the most important costs of running the house, especially rent. If you would like to become a donor, please contact any member of Parallel Polis. The conditions for becoming a donor are a criminal record and a commitment to pay a monthly membership fee of a uniform amount of 15,000 CZK. In addition, we expect donors to make a personal contribution to the project, built on joint meetings, and to be willing to help us achieve our goals.
Other income comes from the operation of the sub-projects and activities of Parallel Polis. We also occasionally rent out space in the building when not in use.
