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Ecofeminist art of resistance

Since her days working as an assistant to Graciela Iturbide – and now her artistic heir – Maya Goded has emerged as a vital figure in Mexican photography and documentary film making. “The serpent’s trail”, a precious and aesthetically pleasurable publication, is a work of memory and resistance.   Sean […]

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Beyond diversity: the challenge of living together

A seemingly ordinary remark about identity and belonging prompts a reflection on prejudice in modern Britain. Stronger communities, meaningful dialogue and wider civic participation emerge as key ingredients for a more cohesive society.   Mabel Encinas   An acquaintance from my neighbourhood had had a recent operation, when my partner […]

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Living in empty buildings: a global phenomenon of rebellion

The occupation of abandoned spaces in the UK has evolved within ambiguous legal frameworks, countercultural movements and housing needs. Its development reveals tensions between private property, collective creativity and access to housing. The Prisma’s memoirs.   Juan Galbete   Several years ago, a group from London-based arts organisation The Oubliette […]