François Matarasso

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May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 François Matarasso

Going on about ethics

February 20, 2021 François Matarasso

A Culture of Possibility #2: The community murals of Amber Hansen and Reyna Hernandez

May 24, 2020 François Matarasso

Talking about the ethics of participatory art

May 22, 2020December 21, 2020 François Matarasso

5. Practicing ethics

May 21, 2020May 18, 2020 François Matarasso

4. Spotting ethical challenges

May 20, 2020May 18, 2020 François Matarasso

3. What are your values and commitments?

May 19, 2020May 18, 2020 François Matarasso

2. Self-knowledge: who are you and what do you want?

May 18, 2020May 18, 2020 François Matarasso

1. Values and Ethics of Participatory Arts Practice

May 15, 2020May 15, 2020 François Matarasso

A virtual residency by Arlene Goldbard

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