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: David Cotterrell, Slipstream
Artist David Cotterrell discusses his commissioned artwork with Dr David Dibosa.
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.
Publication: A Dog in the Playground
This publication explores teaching in classrooms as a socially engaged artistic practice, by looking at the role of the teacher as artist.