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Research Collaboration
Collaborated with research artist Kurosh ValaNejad on a project exploring the relationship between art and propaganda, and the evolving roles of the artist as a change-maker within the context of movement building. This research was deeply informed by interviews conducted as part of the Impermanence Platform, a space dedicated to understanding artistic processes. These conversations provided valuable insights into the distinctions and overlaps between art and activism. Themes that emerged as particularly compelling included: • The presence or absence of a specific goal in art versus activism. • The ability to remain in discomfort and the unknown as a hallmark of artistic practice. • The role of art as a medium that invites imagination, leaving space for the viewer’s interpretation and inclusion. • The perspectives of minorities and those on the margins—culturally, mentally, or ideologically—and how their experiences shape and inform creative work. • The reception of art in the context of propaganda, and the tension between intervention, interruption, and control over outcomes. • The contrasting approaches of activists with clear objectives and poets or artists who embrace surrender and uncertainty. • The ongoing question of what is “right” or “wrong” in both art and activism, and how these tensions create space for transformation. By examining these elements, the project sought to navigate the complex intersections of art, activism, and propaganda, highlighting the ways in which artists and changemakers can challenge boundaries, disrupt norms, and inspire collective imagination. |