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How does public art transform communities and foster cultural connections? Dive into our latest blog post exploring the power of public art in bridging divides and sparking dialogue. Let's discuss: https://lnkd.in/gnErBPJ3 #PublicArt #CommunityEngagement #CulturalDiversity #ArtistUprising 

Steve’s update this week talks about national press coverage, flooding, community exhibitions, a trip to Wimbledon and pub quiz progress for the RRM team! Also a first weekly update appearance from Cate, our curator. Apologies for the quieter sound on the Wimbledon clip, it was a little breezy! We hope you enjoy, and as always if you have any questions let us know in the comments. #Museum #HenleyOnThames #WeeklyUpdate

If you missed our recent #CIMR debate on "The Role of Arts and Culture Research in Addressing Grand Challenges", you can watch the recording on our YouTube Channel to delve into the insightful discussions that took place. Chaired by the exceptional Milica Bozanic, Executive Director of the Serbia Film Commission and CIMR alumna, the debate explored how arts and culture research plays a pivotal role in addressing pressing societal challenges, such as climate change, regional inequalities, health, and technology for social good. Key takeaways include: 🚀 The significant impact of arts and culture research on societal change 🔍 Insights from REF 2021's impact case studies 🖇 The intersection of arts and culture with Grand Challenges 👩💻 The evolving relationship between arts and culture research and STEM 🎬 Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eJDmEpxf #ArtsAndCulture #ResearchImpact #GrandChallenges #CIMR #InnovationManagement #SocietalChange

Here a clip of our end of year OPEN exhibition: https://lnkd.in/d4GUVtCf Please come and visit! As part of the brief we ask critical questions that demand responses from creative thought and practice: How can we include the intricate and intimate relations between nature and culture? How can we record and respond to the changing terrain? How can we consider the participation of not just human communities and their livelihood practices that intersect with natural processes, but also of beyond-human entities and forces such as other creatures whose paths intersect with them?

I'm in the middle of the fantastic seminar 'Playing the decolonial: Humor, art & tech', which started at 'Forsøgsstationen' in Copenhagen yesterday, and continues at ITU today. I loved how Britta initially stated that they had tried, but 'luckily not succeeded' to separate the artistic and more traditional academic contributions. The seminar raised so many important questions and discussions on the capacity of art, humour and play to open spaces for conversations, to disarm volatile, intimidating situations, to allow us to explore other possible worlds together across our differences. One thing that really stood out to me was my own affective experience, as I was repeatedly deeply moved by the courage and heart demonstrated by the people on stage. I was teary-eyed on several occasions, and my words were stumbling. In contrast to the widespread ideals of Western Modernity and the persistent belief in the rational, autonomous individual, these experiences pointed towards a different way of relating and becoming that I have been slowly, reluctantly starting to embrace. I now believe that if we always approach each other as rational, independent beings, and expect others to do the same, we perpetuate colonial structures. Letting go of that control, allowing ourselves to be deeply affected and even transformed by encounters with both humans and more-than-humans might be one small step towards more pluralistic democratic conversations and a more diverse world respectful of a multitude of becomings. This seminar is another reminder that decolonising is a task for us all, everyday, as we strive to make other worlds possible, to cultivate a 'pluriverse' where other ways of knowing, being and becoming are nourished and appreciated. A huge thank you to Britta Timm Knudsen and Miguel Sicart for organising this wonderful event; so far, one of the best things I have attended in a long time. Now I should get going for the second day! https://lnkd.in/gHGuv5_X

Roots and Faces, 2018, solo exhibition inspired by Family reminiscences: The 'Roots and Faces' exhibition, inspired by family reminiscences, likely explores themes of identity, heritage, and personal history. These elements can evoke emotional connections and reflections on familial bonds, contributing to the depth and meaning of the artwork displayed. Tree forms are powerful metaphors in art, symbolizing how individuals connect to their families. They represent lineage, growth, and interconnectedness, reflecting the deep roots and branching paths of family histories.

Tomorrow is Juneteenth, & there are so many amazing resources out there to discuss this important observance with the students in your life, including this digital toolkit from the National Museum of African American History at the Smithsonian: https://lnkd.in/e8ecCSrz

And so it begins. Improvisation. Creativity. Community. Connections. Exciting. https://lnkd.in/eupCVEnh

Here's what we're tackling with in the ERC-funded project Beyond Sharia:

Please, museum profs. listen to Paul Hawken's message: an incredible roadmap to heal you and your museum communities. "The way you heal a system is to connect more of it to itself". And I add " by connecting first with yourself and then with the others". Let's become cultural regenerative farmers in every single position and plant seeds of understanding in everything we do. Let's care and heal each other. Because museums are this beautiful expression of life and interconnectedness. Museums are communities. Can there be a better way to find our identity, purpose, and sense of belonging for the next 100 years?