Posts Tagged ‘activism’

Crayfish Bob’s at the Two Degrees Festival by Arts Admin at Toynbee Hall

The American Signal Crayfish has been busy decimating our native environment since it was first introduced in the 1970s. At Crayfish Bob's pop up shack we helped get rid of them by gobbling up some yummy crayfish with a little bit of help from Clare Patey, Blanch and Shock and Urban Wines (from Tooting).

Crayfish Bob’s. All photography by Amelia Gregory.
This week Two Degrees is hosting Crayfish Bob’s al fresco pop up crayfish shack every evening in the paved courtyard next to Toynbee Hall. …

What art says about us: An interview with Silent City

The link between activism and art is at the core of Silent City’s newest venture. We spoke with members Sally Mumby-Croft, Cara Nahaul and Emily Whitebread about their new project, and their plans for the collective.

The new publication from Silent City, ‘Art and Activism’, poses three key questions: Should art be separated from activism? Should art have a political value or function? Should art be …

EAT course 2011: Earth Activism Training at Landmatters in Devon, UK

This year the EAT course returns to Landmatters in Devon, co-hosted once more by the wonderful Starhawk and Andy Goldring of the Permaculture Association. But you have to apply fast to get involved! It will be held between August 20th and September 4th 2011 and applications close soon.

EAT participants 2009 at Landmatters in Devon. All photography by Amelia Gregory.
Way back in the misty days of summer 2009 I was lucky enough to be chosen to participate on …

You Should Be In Charge: art exhibition by Bob and Roberta Smith

It’s loud, the art from Bob and Roberta Smith, with an almost cheerful buzz about it that makes you feel like taking to the streets and demand change. You Should Be In Charge is on now at the Work Gallery.

What will be the habits of the new counterculture? / In the new counter-culture what will the fashions be like / What will be the stimulants of the new …

The Beehive Design Collective mixes design and activism with ‘The True Cost of Coal’

Amazingly detailed and rich with symbolism, ‘The True Cost of Coal’ project from the Beehive Design Collective uses storytelling and design to spread an important environmental message.

Detail
The Beehive Design Collective, part of the Rising Tide climate activism network in the US, has created this portable mural to draw attention to the environmental issues surrounding coal. Looking …

Valentines oh Valentines…

Love it or loathe it, Valentines is around the corner. Here's some options for both couples are singletons that won't have you vomming into your laps. With Illustrations by Ellie Sutton, Alison Day and Daria Hlazatova.

Love it or loathe it, Valentines is around the corner. Heres some options for both couples are singletons that wont have you vomming into your laps. With Illustrations by Ellie Sutton, Alison Day and Daria Hlazatova.

Did PC Mark “Flash” Kennedy ensure my arrest as one of the Ratcliffe 114 ?

In April 2009 I was one of 114 activists arrested at the Iona School in Nottingham. Here's my account of what happened, and how PC Mark Kennedy came to be unmasked as an undercover police agent.

Policeman Undercover by Daria Hlazatova.
One day a few years ago I agreed to go on an intrepid action to highlight the causes of climate change. I didn’t know where or …

Christmas Gifts: Art, Jewellery and Homeware Ideas

My second Christmas gift round up features lots of handmade, upcycled and unique goodies from the likes of 123 Bethnal Green Road, London Kills Me, Tatty Devine and the Soma Gallery

Illustration by Timothy Hunt.
In my second round up of fabulous ideas from twitter friends for late Christmas gift shoppers I bring you the best of art, jewellery and homewares.

We love …

An interview with Laura Terp Hansen of Underwerket Projects, Copenhagen

On Thursday 2nd September 2010 I will be giving a talk about Amelia's Magazine, sustainability and design for activism as part of the Underwerket Projects in Copenhagen. I talk to the driving force behind this project in my Q&A below...

Laura Terp Hansen has kindly invited me over to Copenhagen to talk to her fellow Danish designers, so I thought I’d find out a bit more about why she’d like …

Merthyr to Mayo Solidarity Bike Ride: Galway to Castlerea

The first blog in a series detailing my adventures on a bike bound for Rossport Solidarity Camp in County Mayo, Ireland. Featuring a demo against the atrocities in Gaza, a Lidl carpark and Dallas style houses.

My touring bike, kindly lent by Velorution.

At the start of June I went on an exciting adventure to Ireland… on a borrowed bike from Velorution. It was a trip I’ve …

Climate9: Stopping Carbon Emissions at Source. So Who are the Real Criminals?

On the 14th June 2010 the Climate9 go to trial for their actions at Aberdeen airport in Scotland last year. Why should we give them our support? Read on...

Donald Trump is behind the expansion of Aberdeen airport. Illustration by Kevin Bradshaw.
When the words of the law and the actions of the Government contradict each other, it can be …

Interference: Art for Activism at Artsadmin

Artsadmin's course, running from 21st to 25th June, promises to give you all the inspiration you need to start acting up

‘Glass Gun 2′ by Julie Hill
A couple of days ago my housemate returned home bursting with a tale that he’d been carrying around with him all day. What he …

The ballot box calls all the boys to the yard…

A look at how women MP's fared in the general election; Will Cameron champion womens representation and what will the new cabinet look like? Will British women ever be fairly represented in parliament?

Illustration by Jenny Robins
I didn’t plan on staying up so late on Election night. I had well-meaning plans involving a cup of tea, my pajamas and being tucked up …

The Craftivist Collective

Hannah Bullivant explores the merging of Crafts and Activism.

Illustration By Ali Haines
As far as combinations go, craft and activism is a particularly thrilling one for me; akin to jeggings (jeans and leggings) coatigans (coat and cardigan) and …

Activism in the community: Plane Stupid/ Climate Camp combine with locals to target Heathrow’s runway plan

Welcome to Sipson - a village that would be completely wiped out if Heathrow has its way, but is also seeing activists and locals team up to fight the third runway

Site entrance: the sight that greets you as you enter Vineries Close at the end of Sipson Lane
Question: How do you use direct action that really engages and aids the …

Ctrl-Alt-Shift Chantelle Fiddy Interview

Part 1 of our art editor’s coverage of United Underground 2, a music, art and activism event that ran all day last Saturday at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.

All photographs courtesy of Matthew Gonzalez Noda
Valerie Pezeron: Tell me about the event today?
Chantelle Fiddy: It’s a new style of club night. The idea is to bring together music, art …

Crude, a review of the movie by Joe Berlinger about oil company Chevron-Texaco in the Ecuador Amazon

A review of Crude, a documentary film following lawyers Pablo Fajardo and Steven Donziger as they try to win compensation from Chevron-Texaco, who dumped vast quantities of crude oil into the Amazon over a period of several decades.

Illustration by Thereza Rowe.
I suppose it’s quite a sad thing when I am no longer massively shocked by a movie that exposes what essentially adds up to murderous misdemeanour, yet …

Climate Camp goes to COP15 in Copenhagen December 2009, Part 3

Reclaim Power! Climate Justice Action outside the Bella Centre on December 16th 2009, Climate Camp sets up in Hopenhagen, and my analysis of what our actions achieved.

Reclaim Power Climate Justice Action at Cop15

On Wednesday the 16th of December the Reclaim Power! demo was due to hit the streets surrounding the Bella Centre (where the Cop15 was …

Copping Out: The latest from Trafalgar Square

What's happening down at the COP OUT Camp out

Illustration by Verity Smith
Waking on Friday morning I can tell by the sunlight streaming into my room that for a change it’s a bright and clear day, good news for …