Kunsthalle Bern: Reframing Art & Colonial History
Kunsthalle Bern, under Iliana Fokianaki, confronts its Eurocentric past. Exhibitions by Mahama, Edwards & Mekondjo explore themes of colonialism, racial industrialism, and global perspectives.
Murujuga Rock Art: UNESCO Listing Debate & Gas Plant Expansion
Debate intensifies over Murujuga rock art's UNESCO World Heritage listing amidst gas plant expansion concerns. Pollution & political influence claims surface, sparking controversy over preservation.
Art World Insights: Rachel Jones, Liverpool Biennial, and Tate Exhibition
Interviews with Rachel Jones about her Dulwich Picture Gallery show, insights on the Liverpool Biennial, and discussion about the Tate's current exhibition. Also featuring the UK Aids Memorial Quilt.
UK Culture Sector Faces Funding Cuts: Museums & Arts at Risk
UK's culture sector faces real-term funding cuts impacting museums, arts programs & British Council. Concerns rise over future of arts education and international cultural connections. Cuts affect daily operations, capital projects and global network.
The Life of Chuck: Apocalyptic Story and Terminal Illness
"The Life of Chuck" unfolds backward, intertwining an apocalyptic event with Chuck's terminal illness. A teacher, Marty, navigates global catastrophes. Clues connect Marty and Chuck through various characters.
Murderbot Diaries: Martha Wells, Sci-Fi, and AI
Martha Wells's Murderbot series explores AI, identity, and indifference through a SecUnit's darkly comic perspective. The TV adaptation and Wells's influences from sci-fi literature are discussed.
Science Museum Boycott: BP, Adani Sponsorships Protested
UK's largest education union backs a boycott of the Science Museum over BP & Adani Green Power sponsorships, citing ethical concerns and links to weapons manufacturing and climate change. Educators protest 'greenwashing'.
Nazca Lines: Peru Reverses Decision, Protecting Ancient Geoglyphs
Peru reverses a controversial decision to shrink the historical park containing the famous Nazca Lines, protecting the ancient geoglyphs from potential mining threats and ensuring its UNESCO World Heritage status.
Videoheaven: Exploring Video Stores & Movie Culture
"Videoheaven" explores video stores' impact on film culture, home viewing, and the shift to streaming. It examines social aspects, movie depictions, and loss of communal cinematic experiences.
Pussy Riot’s Tolokonnikova: Police State Performance Art
Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova stages 'Police State' at MOCA, a durational performance art piece featuring a mock jail cell and soundscapes reflecting Russian prisons and political protest.
Naomi Meetup: Exploring Identity and Ideas
A gathering of women named Naomi discuss Naomi Klein's book and the complexities of identity in the age of misinformation, particularly concerning Naomi Wolf's controversial views.
Museums & Human Remains: Ethical Display & Return
Museums grapple with ethical questions on displaying human remains. Exhibits explore colonial acquisitions, provenance research, and repatriation. Galleries consider respectful spaces for remains and ancestor rituals.