In this episode, we speak with Candice Hopkins, executive director and chief curator of Forge Projects, whose work as a citizen of the Carcross/Tagish First Nation centers on decolonizing institutions and integrating Indigenous knowledge within and beyond exhibition spaces. Drawing from a worldview where art, land, water, and culture are inseparable, Candice reflects on how Indigenous communities perceive art as part of a broader ecosystem rather than a segregated discipline. This conversation was recorded in collaboration with CIMAM during their 56th Annual Conference in Los Angeles, where Candice spoke on “Sustainable Communities: Indigenous Perspectives and Worldviews.”
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Christina Chirouze, curator & Sofia Baussan, artist
For our 37th episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with two Cristina Chirouze Montenegro, the founder of Mazorca and the artist Sofia Baussan whose stories were brought together by the shared interest of building cultural bridges between Central America and Europe.Cristina shared how growing up in Guatemala during a period of political transition shaped her commitment to using art as a tool for social change. She spoke about founding Mazorca, a platform designed to create cultural bridges through residencies, exhibitions, and collaborations, creating bonds between Central America and Europe.Sofia reflected on her personal journey of exploring memory and identity through her project 'Constellation des Terres,' which uses family photographs to uncover intimate histories and connections. If you would like to see images of the works we discussed in this episode go to our Instagram account @theartofsocialchange.The Art of Social Change is brought to you by Gabriela Salomon and Alix de La Chapelle.Enjoy the episode!
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Sehyoung Lee, artist
In this episode, we sit down with Sehyoung Lee in his studio at Artagon to discuss his multidisciplinary practice, which bridges performance and visual arts. Originally from Seoul and now based in Paris, his work delves into the complexities of navigating Western culture as an Asian artist. The conversation explores fascinating subjects like the cultural impact of K-pop, masculinity, cultural dissonance and reincarnation.
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Irene Adorni and Giulia Monte, Parsec
In this episode, we’re joined by two members of Parsec - an Italian collective of curators, artists, and cultural workers who are reshaping the art scene in Bologna and beyond. Irene Adorni is an artist and Giulia Monte, a researcher and publisher. They see independent art spaces as invaluable communities, where points of views can differ and be shared. And they shared what happened behind PARSEC’s closed doors during COVID, proving how art can be transformative in times of hardship.This episode was recorded during the Reset Network General Assembly in Budapest in April 2024
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Deniz Kirkali, curator
For our 34th episode we had the pleasure of speaking with Deniz Kirkali, co-founder of GARP Sessions. Garp Sessions is a summer programme that brings artists and thinkers together in Babakale, Çanakkale for a duration of 10 days. It aims to generate conversations around a question/topic/keyword and create room for interaction between people, practices, and researches. It prioritizes collective thinking, digesting and exchange among participants through reading sessions, workshops and collective meals.
The Art of Social Change aims to pose questions, open up doors and stir up conversations. As the limits of art and life have been blurred, it is up to us to enter this nebulous space and explore it. In every episode, we converse with actors that are raising awareness on social issues and contributing to change through culture.
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