Jonas Staal (1981) has studied monumental art in Enschede and Boston. He currently works on his PhD research entitled Art and Propaganda in the 21st Century at the University of Leiden. He is the founder of the artistic and political organization New World Summit (NWS) that contributes to building alternative political spheres for organizations banned from democratic discourse and of the New World Academy that connects progressive political organizations to artists. His work includes interventions in public space, exhibitions, lectures, and publications, focusing on the relationship between art, politics and ideology.