A Series of Free Informal Talks about Art, Politics & Permaculture...
In November and December 2016, together with Marie Brenneis we hosted an informal talk and discussion about Aesthetics, Politics, Economics, Globalisation, Capitalism and the Environment. These talks were free, open to all and existed to share information and experiences. Some of the talks were also recorded and broadcasted by Wick Radio
8 Nov // Neoliberalism
One of Grow's co-founders Reuben Jacobs talked about 'Neoliberalism' so we all can gain a better understanding of how it affects global and local politics as well as your everyday life, through its domination of world economics.
LISTEN TO REUBEN'S TALK ON WICK RADIO
15 Nov // West to East London - historical geography
Jacob F-n, shared his experience and research as a historical geographer. He took us on a journey from West to East London as we learned how London's colonial past is still woven into the geography all around us today and the importance of looking into, and learning from, the past...
LISTEN TO JACOB'S TALK ON WICK RADIO
22 Nov // Bucky Fuller & the 60's Modernist movement
Stuart Glenday shared the story of American anti-establishment visionary and inventor of the geodesic dome, Richard Buckminster Fuller (AKA Bucky). Also, Stuart's hand-made geodesic installations are hanging from Grow's ceiling so come anytime to enjoy their hypnotic qualities.
LISTEN TO STUART'S TALK ON WICK RADIO
29 Nov // Art & Censorship
Julia Farrington from Index on Censorship shared her experience of researching how law can and should play in supporting the arts (read more about her work, Art and the Law). We also discussed how censorship affects us all. This organisation is really important as it campaigns for, and defends, free expression worldwide.
6 Dec // Permaculture and the role of art
Hannah Gardiner shared her experience and knowledge of permaculture, sustainable living and the role of art within these areas. As Hannah said, it is generative subject... and we all pondered the questions raised and learned a lot from Hannah's research, all whilst her cartoonist friend illustrating the discussion as we went!