There is always an alternative. Always.
On Tuesday, I facilitated a talk for the Scottish Culture Collective by my friend Heba El Cheikh. She spoke about her work as a
Category: Democratisation of culture
Blinkered by my privilege
For decades, longer even, cultural policy in Europe has been imagined as a conflict between two ideas. The first is
Still thinking about co-creation
In March, I posted a question on Twitter about co-creation. What do artists mean by ‘co-creation’? I’m writing about the
Using digital technology in co-creation workshops
The clue’s in the name: participatory art happens when people get to participate. The closure of cinemas, theatres and music
Leaning in to the uncertainty
The pandemic has caused all sorts of trouble to the Traction project, as it has to everything and everyone, everywhere.
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
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
Talking about culture, philanthropy and democracy (ADESTE+)
ADESTE+ is a European project dedicated to increasing cultural participation, supported by the EU’s Creative Europe funding. With 15 partners from
This is what we’re working to protect
Everyone knows the theatres are closed, along with cinemas, concert halls, museums and galleries. Yesterday, the 2020 Edinburgh Festivals were
Anne Peaker Memorial Lecture
Tomorrow evening at the Young Vic Theatre in London, I will give the 10th Annual Anne Peaker Memorial lecture, on
A Restless Art 