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"All constitutions seek to articulate, with differing degrees of intensity and detail, the shared aspirations of a nation; the values which bind its people; and which discipline its government and its national institutions; the basic premises upon which judicial, legislative and executive power is to be wielded; the constitutional limits and the conditions upon which that power is to be exercised; and the moral and ethical direction which that nation has identified for its future." Kate O'Regan, Judge of the Constitutional Court, South Africa

This is a constitution for the digital age - a set of principles which defines this new nation, but not set in stone. 'Writing the constitution' involved ranking the propositions, as well as submitting them, by liking or disliking. You can browse the Nowheriesland constitution by date, popularity or category below. Ranking ceased at midnight on Sunday 9th September. 

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Buy the Nowhereisland Constitution poster - a selection of 150 propositions

John Tusa Art

Every child will be read to each night.

287 Dislike 34

 

John Tusa Art

No minister will refer to the arts as “elitist”, “irrelevant”, or merely “nice to have”.

209 Dislike 58

 

HR Art

We will dance.

116 Dislike 14

 

Alessio Fratticcioli Art

We shall not fear the unknown, but study it.

116 Dislike 10

 

Jessica Martin Art

Every Nowherian is an artist, and art needn't be "created" - it can be found, felt, observed, or dreamed.

96 Dislike 38

 

John Tusa Art

Every young person will be able to learn a musical instrument so they can – if they wish – play in public or with others.

85 Dislike 11

 

Nigel Spottiswode Art

Science, arts, humanities will be learned with wonder and excitement at the complexity of the universe and human mind.

71 Dislike 10

 

Alessio Fratticcioli Art

We shall encourage children to ask questions and always answer them the truth.

71 Dislike 11

 

Giulietta De Javu Art

There will be one day every week when everyone should write or read a book, or make art.

60 Dislike 4

 

James Dickinson Art

All citizens to be issued with a 'starter pack' of 1000 mixed Lego bricks to stimulate the creative 'juices'.

59 Dislike 3

 

John Tusa Art

No child will be denied a full education in the arts at their widest.

54 Dislike 13

 

Sam Johnson Art

Sport shall be used for fun & recreational use only, and not exploited with sponsorships.

46 Dislike 3

 

Jordan Thelen Art

Nowhereisland will never enter the Eurovision song contest to avoid any embarrassment.

45 Dislike 13

 

Peter Harper Art

All shades of grey banned.

45 Dislike 15

 

Ellen S Art

Heat magazine, Closer magazine and the Daily Mail would be illegal - they spread hate and bitterness.

44 Dislike 5

 

Nigel Spottiswode Art

The prejudice that one branch of learning is superior to another will be discouraged.

43 Dislike 9

 

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Nowhereisland is a Situations project led by artist Alex Hartley, one of 12 Artist Taking the Lead projects for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad funded by Arts Council England. We also gratefully acknowledge the support of the University of the West of England, Bristol; Bloomberg; Nicky Wilson Jupiter Artland; the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; the Royal Norwegian Embassy and Yellowbrick Tracking.

Identity designed by Fraser Muggeridge studio and Wolfram Wiedner, website by Wolfram Wiedner.