From Regular Marvels: ‘What we talk about when we talk about love’
‘You know, while doing this, going through this journey, it has changed me. And, yes, I had a spiritual inkling,
Author: François Matarasso
I'm a community artist, writer and researcher, working in Europe. My latest book, 'A Restless Art' (London 2019), is about the history, theory and practice of participatory art.
Understanding community music – can you help?
About five years ago, a group of musicians and academics set up an international research platform to foster understanding of the social
Whose (community) opera is it anyway?
Intellectual property rights have rarely been an issue during my life in community art. The projects I’ve worked consciously rejected
How the internet saved a community opera
It began with open workshops in community halls across County Durham, from ancient places sheltered in mountain valleys to younger
Holding onto community
Suddenly it’s October, and Fun Palaces weekend is here. Since its invention in 2014, the Fun Palaces idea has burst
Participation, cultural rights and the 2020 Rome Charter
Yesterday was the opening day of an international conference, focusing on the 2020 Rome Charter that was published in the summer. Along
What we have lost, and what we hold to still
I am looking up at the third floor window of number 36 – smaller than the windows below. We know there is a window seat inside. It’s where the midwife sat, almost 18 years ago, as our daughter Hannah gave birth to Rosa May, her second child, at 6am on a clear spring morning.
Jakson and Fabio — Regular Marvels
Almost exactly five years ago. I filed into the Leiria youth prison, along with about 250 other outsiders—officials, funders and,
Speak your truth
It’s unusual nowadays to hear anyone in the arts speak against cultural participation. The directors of museums, galleries, orchestras and theatres –
Talking about culture, philanthropy and democracy – Part 2
Following yesterday’s post, here is Sajida Carr‘s presentation to ADESTE+. Following on from Francois talk there have aeons of activities
