“The Constellation of the Commons affirms that there is another way to build a shared future beyond the logic of capitalism. It does so not only by showcasing case studies worthy of the attention of researchers, citizens, educators, and students but by revealing that an alternative world is already being lived in the present. For those of us drawn to these other ways of life, it offers encouragement, affirmation, and the comforting sense of not being alone on this path.”

Maria BellaAzul mais Verde coop. Cultural

“The Constellation of the Commons is an exhaustive inventory of something inherently dynamic. It is, in this sense, a kind of planetarium—a compendium of galaxies, of planets in motion and influence—that reveals the interconnectedness of diverse groups and initiatives dedicated to social change. These are collectives and movements rooted in everyday life, in direct action, in mutual aid—operating daily, with urgency and horizontality. They are reimagining healthcare, education, finance, the economy, culture, and reality itself. This vast catalog, though aspiring to be comprehensive, can never truly be complete precisely because of its ever-evolving nature. It is an ongoing effort, a work in progress that seeks to map, document, and bear witness to the stable projects driving transformation—those shaping the democratic and post-capitalist agenda of the 21st century in Spain.”

Guillem MartínezPeriodista

“Not only does it address the fundamental issues, but the richness of the material allows to think with very innovative participation and knowledge dissemination structures.”

Annabel MartínDarmouth College

“Projects like The Constellation of the Commons have evolved from being important to becoming indispensable. It is in the synergies of such initiatives that we will discover powerful tools to confront the urgent challenges of today and the uncertainties of tomorrow.”

Antonio VilarTraductor

“In times when extreme individualism is glorified and the notion of the commons seems to have lost much of its positive value, we must reclaim the essence of this word and champion it more than ever as a fundamental part of the solutions to the perilous course humanity and the planet now face.
The Latin etymology of communis speaks to us of the communal and the shared, carrying the meaning of co-responsibility, of working together toward a common goal. The prefix com, meaning together with, is also found in other profound words such as communicate, community, constellation… It is in this coming together and collaborating for the collective good that we find an alternative to fear, hatred, and the democratic and ecological destruction that threatens us.
The content collected by the project is extremely important. Constellation provides a really useful archive of some of the most interesting social, cultural and political experiences going on in Spain right now. Given the complexity of interconnections between those spaces and experiences, I think the constellational format chosen by the project gives the user a dynamic, yet extremely clear, access to the information. Also, the titles of the general themes, or nodes within the constellation, allow users to rethink received conceptual categories, it is extremely useful in showing the singularity of each experience (their originality) while also showing their interdependence or interconnection with others. Finally, the whole dynamism of the website I think it results in a very inviting appeal to users, who can then be incited to think of similar initiatives they know (or they can imagine) in their own specific contexts.”

Vicente Rubio-PueyoForham University

“The Constellation of the Commons is a unique gathering space where individuals, though separated by geography, are united in thought—sharing experiences, reflections, and strategies in pursuit of more just ways of living. For those who dare to imagine alternatives to the current system, this network serves as a wellspring of learning, inspiration, and mutual support.”

Pau FausDocumentary filmmaker

“The Constellation of the Commons is more than an archive, more than a digital platform, more than a textbook, more than an invitation. It is an exciting way to think about research and teaching as they apply to public, shared spaces and an incitement to match progressive ideals with progressive actions.”

Ellen MallockProfessor Washington and Lee University

“This is an incredible resource for people wanting to become more directly involved in place-based social activism and artivism within Spain. It has resources to help academics to get out of the ivory tower and their alienating specializations to aid them in knowing how to connect their students with the real world.”

Susan LarsonTexas Tech University

“This project is very relevant. It is not always easy to find counterhegemonic practices in the media. Most of the times, they are made invisible by the algorithms of the media ecology. For this reason, it is extremely useful to have so many of them conveniently accessible here. The content is presented clearly and playfully.”

Luis Prádanos (Iñaki)Miami University

“The Constellation of the Commons is a tapestry of resources for reflection, organization, mobilization, and the collective shaping of a shared ‘we’ across research, communication, and collective action—woven together in a spirit of reciprocity and unity. Compiling and mapping these materials and experiences is a task of social innovation comparable to creating a mass astrological chart: it invites us to share and participate, to join in, and to shine brighter together”

Victor SampedroJournalist and researcher