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Author Archives: Alison Kidd
Photos from the Planet’s Courtroom Abuse Case
Thanks to Jon Muen for these photos of our Courtroom Abuse Case installation at y Gaer during COP 26. Visitors posted their responses to this question – here are some examples….. “The ruling class” “The 1% Government but also us … Continue reading
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Tagged climate change, COP 26, justice, planet, power, y Gaer
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Economic Growth
Economic Growth on a finite planet – Who’s inflating the balloon and who is benefiting from it getting every bigger?
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Discovered through translation…
For a while, as a cognitive psychologist, I’ve been working with my 2 artist colleagues to explore questions and trigger new thinking and conversations. They have introduced me to a different, arguably more visceral, language of drawing and making as … Continue reading
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Making connections
The Larks & ravens are exploring (remotely) ways to connect with the outside world from our different isolated locations. I walked along the canal path that runs through my village and left a floating message of hope and sunshine for … Continue reading
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Responding to seeing “Parasite”
After seeing the Oscar winning South Korean film, Parasite, we spent the next day responding through drawing and talking.
Material reconfiguration
How do you unthink/rethink cultural structures which shape what we do and who has the power? The day started with 3 artists, a large floor and a very large sheet of black card.
A Non Capitalist Exploration at Dartington
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Unasked Possibility Event Bristol
Join artist group Larks and Ravens to explore what non-capitalism might look like. Date and Time Tue, 19 November 2019 11:00 – 12:00 GMT Add to Calendar Location Centrespace 6 Leonard Lane Bristol BS1 1EA View Map
What ARE you doing?
Doing is nearly always rewarding but uncomfortable when someone asks you “what you are doing?” and you simply have no rational answer.
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Dream chasing in Ynysowen
In the pouring rain….. Photo by Mike Erskine
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The oddity of brains
“Dreaming is simply thinking in a different biochemical state” bit like art in my experience…
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What’s the Exchange Rate?
Yesterday, the Larks and Ravens visited The Royal Mint where UK money is made. It left us with more questions than answers in our attempt to unravel value.. The “friendly entrance” to the Visitor Centre suggests someone’s keen to protect … Continue reading
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