In 2015 artist Melanie Manchot discussed the inspiration behind her ambitious film installation, Twelve, with Dr Pratap Rugani, documentary filmmaker and then Reader in Documentary Film at University of the Arts London. The talk explores Manchot’s influences including contemporary filmmakers and investigates a number of challenges arising from the relation between ethics and aesthetics in her work. The discussion also looks at the commissioning process behind Twelve.
Artist Talk: Kathrin Böhm, Money Making Machines and Other Useful Contraptions
Kathrin Böhm explores issues of distribution of wealth, community economies, local currencies and the economics of mental health.
Film: 343 Perspectives by Nikolaj Bendix Skyum Larsen
Larsen’s film 343 Perspectives quietly reflects on themes of isolation and community in a residential area in South London served only by one form of transport – the 343 bus.
Case study: Southwark Education Research Project testimonials
Barbara Steveni introduces the methodology behind the radical Southwark Education Research Project (1989-95).