The young journalist left Spain to pursue postgraduate studies in Havana and experience Cuban society first-hand. Her time on the island offered insight into both its social achievements and the economic challenges shaping daily life. Araceli Oliva Born in the Canaries, Carla finished her degree in journalism, which […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Community in an age of individualism and self-interest
Modern culture increasingly rewards self-focus and personal autonomy. Against this backdrop meaningful relationships depend on openness, mutual trust and a genuine willingness to listen. Far from being a society of mature people, western culture encourages mass narcissism and infantilisation, in ever-increasing numbers. Nigel Pocock What is ‘community’? It […]
















