Organised by Outlandish
A survey of resonant cultural studies frameworks, mindsets and concepts that can help us understand and navigate our current conjuncture.
About this event
Who are these sessions for?
- Activists, or potential activists, that want to explore how culture can inspire new methods of organising and protesting
- Creative practitioners who want to share their skills and connect with others through social justice activism
- Tech for good designers and coders who want to learn from history and contribute their knowledge to a shared resource of protest resources
- Learners who want to familiarise themselves with cultural studies, art history and social justice
- Managers of organisations that want to learn how they can get more involved in activism in authentic ways
Why Attend?
- History: Explore how art and technology have been used to create social change, from the rebellious histories of music and poetry, to the social innovations and design frameworks of groups like the Situationists
- Toolkit: Access a rich list of collaboratively compiled protest actions and case studies
- Creativity: Understand the relationship between the fast-growing creative industries and social justice movements
- Connect: Learn about organisations you can join to put your new found skills to the test
- Technology: Debate the role of advanced technology in helping or hindering social justice causes