In 2015 artist Melanie Manchot discussed the inspiration behind her ambitious film installation, Twelve, with Dr Pratap Rugani, documentary filmmaker and then Reader in Documentary Film at University of the Arts London. The talk explores Manchot’s influences including contemporary filmmakers and investigates a number of challenges arising from the relation between ethics and aesthetics in her work. The discussion also looks at the commissioning process behind Twelve.
Sound: Meera Shakti Osborne and A.G.: Digital Sound Tapestry
This digital tapestry is a collaborative work from artist Meera Shakti Osborne and producer A.G. made after working with a group of young people on the 2021 Digital Tapestry project.
Film: 343 Perspectives by Nikolaj Bendix Skyum Larsen
Larsen’s film 343 Perspectives quietly reflects on themes of isolation and community in a residential area in South London served only by one form of transport – the 343 bus.
Publication: A Dog in the Playground
This publication explores teaching in classrooms as a socially engaged artistic practice, by looking at the role of the teacher as artist.