Why I Make: Batik in Malaysia with Fern Chua British Council Arts 2026-09-23 | Why I Make: Batik in Malaysia with Fern Chua
Making the Leap: Dancer to Choreographer British Council Arts 2023-04-03 | Are you a dancer wanting to develop your own choreographic practice?In this short film, we speak to disabled artists during a Europe Beyond Access laboratory that specifically focused on developing new choreographic skills and approaches.Many of the artists have experience as performers but are now interested in building their careers as choreographers in their own right.The interviewed artists are: Sand-R (The Netherlands), Felicia Sparrström (Sweden), Tanja Đurić (Serbia), Laila White (Spain),The lab was lead by guest choreographers Demy Papathanasiou and Maria Koliopoulou.This film was shot during a Europe Beyond Access laboratory hosted by Onassis STEGI in Athens, Greece. Europe Beyond Access is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission and the core partners are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy).There are different ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access: Follow @europebeyondaccess on Facebook and @DisArtsInt on Twitter and share videos that showcase the work of disabled artists.Sign up for an artist profile or subscribe to the Disability Arts International newsletter for the latest updates on: disabilityartsinternational.org/europe-beyond-accessFelica Sparrström: youtube.com/feliciasparrstrom1147
Five Films For Freedom 2023: Meet the Filmmakers British Council Arts 2023-03-17 | Five Films For Freedom is back for its ninth year – an online celebration of global LGBTQIA+ stories, in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual rights, in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.Meet the filmmakers as they talk about the thinking and passion behind these incredible films that are reaching people all around the world. And if you haven't watched these films yet, make sure you do – you only have until 26 March!
Five Films for Freedom Trailer: 15-26 March 2023 British Council Arts 2023-03-08 | Five Films For Freedom is an online celebration of global LGBTQIA+ stories, in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and Two-Spirit rights, in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival.Back for its ninth year in March 2023, the programme will showcase five LGBTQIA+ themed short films making them available for the world to watch for free, here on our YouTube channel from 15-26 March.Find out more:film.britishcouncil.org/about/work/fivefilmsforfreedom
Emmeline Sabrina Selector Radio Session British Council Arts 2023-03-03 | The incredible Emmeline joins us in the studio to perform 'Sabrina' – the first single since the release of her debut EP 'Satellite Navigation System' in 2022.Watch our other Selector sessions from the likes of DEADLETTER, Freya Roy, Connie Constance, Yard Act and more …music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radio#SelectorRadiotwitter.com/emmelineemmeyoutube.com/@emmelineemmelineemmelinee
Europe Beyond Access introduces | Demy Papathanasiou (Greece) British Council Arts 2023-02-21 | Demy Papathanasiou worked for many years as a mechanical engineer. In her forties, she began to train in dance. She is now an esteemed choreographer and led our most recent @europebeyondaccess artist laboratory.Her work has: deconstructed meanings of the ‘crutch’ and what it can mean to different people; explored how isolation affects disabled people; and challenged hidden normative structures in choreography.Her recent immersive performance for Theatre enCorps Collectif, ‘You Walk…’, is inspired by Laurie Anderson’s lyrics “You walk...and you don't always notice it, but you're constantly falling". This piece poses the question: how can we construct a space for diverse bodies to be made present and visible, with agency and participation in contemporary society?Europe Beyond Access is a collaboration between 7 leading arts organisations from across Europe: British Council (UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Kampnagel (Germany); Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente (Italy) and co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission. It aims to support disabled artists to break through the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists https://www.facebook.com/europebeyond... Talk to us on Twitter @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccess Sign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter on www.europebeyondaccess.com
DEADLETTER Binge Selector Radio Session British Council Arts 2023-02-10 | One of Jamz Supernova's First Look Artists for 2023, the six-piece, post-punk band DEADLETTER – originally from Yorkshire now based in South London – joins us in the Selector studio to perform the incredible 'Binge'. Look out for a debut album from DEADLETTER very soon.Watch our other Selector sessions from the likes of feeo, Freya Roy, Connie Constance, Yard Act and many more …youtu.be/bQjFpHdK4_4music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radio #SelectorRadioDEADLETTERtwitter.com/_DEADLETTERfacebook.com/DEADLETTERTHEBAND youtube.com/@deadletter7445
Europe Beyond Access introduces… Laila White British Council Arts 2023-01-24 | Laila was born in refugee camps of Tindouf, where, at seven months of age, she contracted poliomyelitis. At the age of eight, she was fostered by a Swedish-Catalan family in Girona (Spain).At first, she started dancing in the dark, her bedroom became the refuge where she would find peace from the bullying she experienced at school.Now as a contemporary dancer, choreographer, photographer and artist, she has collaborated on projects with international artists including Neus Canalias (Girona), Taiat Dansa (Valencia), Cie BewegGrund & Alessandro Schiattarella (Switzerland), Antonio Quiles (Seville), Jessie Brett Dance Company (Wales), Les Impuxibles Clara and Arianda Peya (Catalonia).In 2022, she co-led an international artist laboratory for disabled dancers with Europe Beyond Access. Europe Beyond Access is a collaboration between 7 leading arts organisations from across Europe: British Council (UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Kampnagel (Germany); Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente (Italy) and co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission. It aims to support disabled artists to break through the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists facebook.com/europebeyondaccess Talk to us on Twitter @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccess Sign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter on www.europebeyondaccess.com"
Europe Beyond Access introduces… Sophia Neises (Germany) British Council Arts 2023-01-05 | Sophia Neises is a choreographer, dramaturg, performer and theatre educator from Germany. In 2019, as a visually impaired artist she began an intense exploration around audio description as an art form, as well as ‘non-visual dance’ and its influence on the relationship between performer and audience. She has also collaborated with Jess Curtis/Gravity in Berlin and San Francisco for the performance (In)Visible exploring dance for non-sighted audiences, and with Zwoisy Mears-Clarke.Europe Beyond Access is a collaboration between 7 leading arts organisations from across Europe: British Council (UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Kampnagel (Germany); Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente (Italy) and co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union. It aims to support disabled artists to break through the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists facebook.com/europebeyondaccess Talk to us on Twitter @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccess Sign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter on www.europebeyondaccess.com
Europe Beyond Access introduces… Sophia Neises (Germany) - Audio Description British Council Arts 2023-01-05 | Sophia Neises is a choreographer, dramaturg, performer and theatre educator from Germany. In 2019, as a visually impaired artist she began an intense exploration around audio description as an art form, as well as ‘non-visual dance’ and its influence on the relationship between performer and audience. She has also collaborated with Jess Curtis/Gravity in Berlin and San Francisco for the performance (In)Visible exploring dance for non-sighted audiences, and with Zwoisy Mears-Clarke.Europe Beyond Access is a collaboration between 7 leading arts organisations from across Europe: British Council (UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Kampnagel (Germany); Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente (Italy) and co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union. It aims to support disabled artists to break through the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists facebook.com/europebeyondaccess Talk to us on Twitter @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccess Sign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter on www.europebeyondaccess.com
Europe Beyond Access Introduces | Tatiana Cholewa (Poland) British Council Arts 2022-12-15 | Tatiana Cholewa is an experienced dancer and choreographer from Poland. She has taken part in many projects organised and supported by Europe Beyond Access, including an international artistic laboratory in Maastricht with Holland Dance Festival, laboratories with Marc Brew in Bytom and with the Institute of Music and Dance at the Center for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle.Most recently she has been working with artist and director Lotte Mueller to develop the aerial performance IM/MOBILITY, a work that lies at the intersection of contemporary circus and dance. She has also been developing Perfect Man with Anna Jurek and Łukasz Wójcicki looking at the construction and portrayal of gender.She has performed in For a Moment (directed by J. Karcz, group "Direction" at the Bytom Cultural Center), Look (solo, charity concert in Zawiercie), Protected Species (directed by Rafal Urbacki), Let Erynie stay behind the door (dir. R Urbacki, performative action lasting 24 hours, Teatr Stary in Krakow), Taniec na Rymera (R. Urbacki), residency in Prague (preparation of a performance for the DanceAble # 3 festival, directed by Marc Brew), Quarantine (social action Dancers during a pandemic). She has also taken part in workshops with Justyna Wielgus, Rafał Urbacki, Magdalena Przybysz, Ewa Sobiak, Sylwia Hefczyńska-Lewandowska, and Paulina Wycichowska.Europe Beyond Access is a collaboration between 7 leading arts organisations from across Europe: British Council (UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Kampnagel (Germany); Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente (Italy) and co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Commission. It aims to support disabled artists to break through the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists facebook.com/europebeyondaccess Talk to us on Twitter @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccess Sign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter on www.europebeyondaccess.com
Europe Beyond Access introduces Aristide Rontini British Council Arts 2022-10-06 | Aristide Rontini is an Italian dancer and choreographer supported by Europe Beyond Access. He is a founding member of the Italian disabled artists-activists group Al Di Qua who are leading the way in advocating for the autonomy and rights of disabled artists in Italy. Rontini’s research questions the dimension of identity, the relationships between individuals and society and of nature and human beings. He graduated as a dancer from Codarts Rotterdam in 2010 and has worked with Simona Bertozzi (IT), the Candoco Dance Company (UK), Alessandro Carboni (IT), Alessandro Schiattarella/BewegGrund (CH), Teatro Della Tosse (IT), Michela Lucenti/Balletto Civile (IT), Angelica Liddell (SP), Carl Olof Berg/Spinn (SV), Vahan Badalyan (Armenia) and Diego Tortelli/Aterballetto (IT). In the past few years he has developed his own artistic projects, such as "It moves me", "Giovane Notturno", "Talitha Kumi", "Alexis" and "Alexis 2.0". Europe Beyond Access is a collaboration between 7 leading arts organisations from across Europe: British Council (UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Kampnagel (Germany); Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente (Italy) and co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union. It aims to support disabled artists to break through the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists:facebook.com/europebeyondaccess Talk to us on Twitter: @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccessSign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter on:www.europebeyondaccess.com
Europe Beyond Access Introduces Aristide Rontini (Audio Description) British Council Arts 2022-10-06 | Aristide Rontini is an Italian dancer and choreographer supported by Europe Beyond Access. He is a founding member of the Italian disabled artists-activists group Al Di Qua who are leading the way in advocating for the autonomy and rights of disabled artists in Italy. Rontini’s research questions the dimension of identity, the relationships between individuals and society and of nature and human beings. He graduated as a dancer from Codarts Rotterdam in 2010 and has worked with Simona Bertozzi (IT), the Candoco Dance Company (UK), Alessandro Carboni (IT), Alessandro Schiattarella/BewegGrund (CH), Teatro Della Tosse (IT), Michela Lucenti/Balletto Civile (IT), Angelica Liddell (SP), Carl Olof Berg/Spinn (SV), Vahan Badalyan (Armenia) and Diego Tortelli/Aterballetto (IT). In the past few years he has developed his own artistic projects, such as "It moves me", "Giovane Notturno", "Talitha Kumi", "Alexis" and "Alexis 2.0". Europe Beyond Access is a collaboration between 7 leading arts organisations from across Europe: British Council (UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Kampnagel (Germany); Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente (Italy) and co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union. It aims to support disabled artists to break through the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists:facebook.com/europebeyondaccess Talk to us on Twitter: @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccessSign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter on:www.europebeyondaccess.com
Road to MONDIACULT 2022 – High-Level Policy Dialogues on Cultural Cooperation British Council Arts 2022-08-10 | Contents of this video:0:00 Introduction13:58 Session 1: Culture at the Heart of Public Body: Exploring how culture contributes to local and national public policies to deliver on growth, health, education, and addressing inequality.1:55:23 Session 2: Exploring how cultural approaches have been used to address the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals including poverty, gender equality, and climate action.3:54:52 Session 3: Culture at the Heart of Future Transformational Change: Exploring culture’s role in shaping more peaceful and prosperous societies, we will look beyond 2030 and explore how culture can continue to lead change through innovative policy.As part of MONDIACULT 2022, The UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development, The British Council is partnering with World Cities Culture Forum to present two high-level policy dialogues addressing international cultural cooperation as well as regional cultural policies in Latin America and the Caribbean. Taking place before the main conference in September, these events are part of The British Council's contribution to the MONDIACULT global policy dialogue, building on the legacy of The Missing Pillar Talks on Culture's contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.This first forum reflects on the relevance of Cultural Cooperation in advancing cultural and public policy and supporting local governments to address global challenges through arts and culture. It offers an opportunity for international cooperation representatives to reinvigorate the global dialogue on future policy perspectives beyond UN (United Nations) Agenda 2030.
Sonia Boyce, British Pavilion artist at the Venice Biennale 2022 | at Christies London British Council Arts 2022-07-20 | In this film, hosted by Christie's - Silver Partner of the British Pavilion in 2022 - Sonia Boyce OBE RA talks with Emma Ridgeway, Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator of the British Pavilion, about the making of her exhibition at the British Pavilion for the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Running from 23 April – 27 November 2022 in Venice, Italy, Boyce’s powerful exhibition explores the potential of collaborative play as a route to innovation. The installation brings together video works featuring five Black female musicians (Poppy Ajudha, Jacqui Dankworth MBE, Sofia Jernberg, Tanita Tikaram and composer Errollyn Wallen CBE) who were invited to improvise, interact and play with their voices to fill the Pavilion’s rooms with sounds – sometimes harmonious, sometimes clashing – embodying feelings of freedom, power and vulnerability. #FeelingHerWay #BritishPavilion #christies Explore more of the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/feeling-her-way
More Films for Freedom 2022 British Council Arts 2022-07-06 | Building on the success of Five Films for Freedom (our annual digital programme run in partnership with BFI), we launched a new short film commissioning programme exploring LGBTIQ+ stories in 2019.Our pilot More Films for Freedom programme saw three new films made by British producers working in partnership with Syrian, Palestinian and South African filmmakers. The first three films were made available online throughout summer 2020. At a time when many Pride celebrations were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the films were screened as a way of linking and celebrating LGBTIQ+ communities everywhere.A second round of More Films For Freedom was announced at the end of 2020 and three films were commissioned from UK producers working in partnership with filmmakers of Nigerian, Libyan and South African heritage. The films are currently enjoying a successful festival journey taking in Toronto International Film Festival, Sundance, and BFI London Film Festival, as well as finding huge awards success, nominated for a British Independent Film Award (BIFA) and winning Iris Prizes.In April 2022, we commissioned a further four films - this time adding creatives from Brazil to those from Middle East and Africa - and we'll be seeing the finished films in Spring 2023.
Disabled Artists and Covid-19 British Council Arts 2022-06-10 | How have disabled artists across Europe experienced the pandemic?We delve into responses in our latest film production, featuring project artists and collaborators from Poland (British Council in Poland), Italy (Oriente Occidente), Greece (Onassis Stegi) and Germany (Kampnagel).The film includes images recorded as part of our international artistic laboratories held in Hamburg (Germany), Malmö (Sweden), Maastricht (the Netherlands) and Rovereto (Italy).Don’t miss out on the artists’ reflections on how the pandemic has increased violence against disabled people, as well as their feelings of isolation, vulnerability and insecurity. The absence of motivation, incentives and contact with others to feed the creative process are other key issues the featured artists highlight.Looking on the brighter side of the pandemic, a reduction in stress and the use of the context to turn the challenge into an opportunity to be more self-aware and make society more aware of the bodies of others are also explored in the film.This film is part of a series sharing insights from disabled artists who are taking part Europe Beyond Access.The programme is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission and the core partners are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy). There are different ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access:Follow @europebeyondaccess on Facebook and @DisArtsInt on Twitter and share videos that showcase the work of disabled artists.Sign up for an artist profile or subscribe to the Disability Arts International newsletter for the latest updates on: disabilityartsinternational.org/europe-beyond-access
feeo Feels Like Were Getting Older Selector Radio Session British Council Arts 2022-05-27 | feeo has been on our radar for some time so we're delighted to bring you feeo's live session for us at Selector, performing in the studio with drums and double bass in March 2022. You can check out our other Selector sessions from the likes of Rachel Chinouriri, Frank Turner, Hak Baker, Monster Florence, Penelope Isles and many more …http://music.britishcouncil.org/the-selector #SelectorRadiofeeoyoutube.com/channel/UCCDtKivXRQJ7z33q7bho_BAinstagram.com/soundsbyfeeofacebook.com/soundsbyfeeosoundcloud.com/soundsbyfeeofeeo.bandcamp.com
Freya Roy Calling My Name Selector Radio Session British Council Arts 2022-04-22 | We loved having Freya Roy perform a solo version of 'Calling My Name' for us at Selector, blending jazz and soul together with her delicate guitar work and amazing vocals.You can check out our other Selector sessions from the likes of Rachel Chinouriri, Frank Turner, Hak Baker, Monster Florence, Penelope Isles and many more …youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiB3YQ6fPnkuHC2rN53CWl7ClkgwHdr9http://music.britishcouncil.org/the-selector #SelectorRadioFreya Royfreyaroy.co.uktwitter.com/Freyaroyfacebook.com/freyaroymusicyoutube.com/user/FreyaRoy
Sonia Boyce: British Pavilion artist at the Venice Biennale 2022 | Exhibition Tour (extended) British Council Arts 2022-04-19 | The British Council presents Feeling Her Way - a major solo exhibition of work by artist Sonia Boyce OBE RA for the British Pavilion at this year’s 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.The installation will immerse visitors in the collaborative dynamism of five Black female musicians brought together by the artist to improvise, interact and play with their voices. Colour-tinted video works take centre stage among Boyce’s signature tessellating wallpapers and golden 3-D geometric structures, which bring the audience into the work through their highly reflective surfaces. The rooms of the pavilion are filled with sounds – sometimes harmonious, sometimes clashing – embodying feelings of freedom, power and vulnerability.In this film, take a virtual tour of the exhibition’s six rooms, which feature performers Poppy Ajudha, Jacqui Dankworth MBE, Sofia Jernberg, Tanita Tikaram and composer Errollyn Wallen CBE. Feeling Her Way runs from 23 April – 27 November 2022 (previews 20 April) in Venice Italy. Explore more of the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org -##FeelingHerWay#BritishPavilionThumbnail image: Artist Sonia Boyce standing in room 5 at the British Pavilion, 2022, Image Credit – Cristiano Corte
Sonia Boyce: British Pavilion artist at the Venice Biennale 2022 | Meet the artist and curator British Council Arts 2022-04-19 | The British Council proudly presents Feeling Her Way by Sonia Boyce at the British Pavilion for the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Running from 23 April – 27 November 2022 in Venice, Italy, Boyce’s powerful exhibition explores the potential of collaborative play as a route to innovation. The installation brings together video works featuring five Black female musicians (Poppy Ajudha, Jacqui Dankworth MBE, Sofia Jernberg, Tanita Tikaram and composer Errollyn Wallen CBE) who were invited to improvise, interact and play with their voices to fill the Pavilion’s rooms with sounds – sometimes harmonious, sometimes clashing – embodying feelings of freedom, power and vulnerability.In this film, Sonia Boyce talks with Emma Ridgeway, Shane Akeroyd Associate Curator of the British Pavilion, about the making of the exhibition. #FeelingHerWay #BritishPavilionExplore more of the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/feeling-her-way
Sonia Boyce: British Pavilion artist at the Venice Biennale 2022 | Exhibition Tour British Council Arts 2022-04-19 | The British Council proudly presents Feeling Her Way by Sonia Boyce at the British Pavilion for the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Running from 23 April – 27 November 2022 in Venice, Italy, Boyce’s powerful exhibition explores the potential of collaborative play as a route to innovation. The installation brings together video works featuring five Black female musicians (Poppy Ajudha, Jacqui Dankworth MBE, Sofia Jernberg, Tanita Tikaram and composer Errollyn Wallen CBE) who were invited to improvise, interact and play with their voices to fill the Pavilion’s rooms with sounds – sometimes harmonious, sometimes clashing – embodying feelings of freedom, power and vulnerability.In this film, take a virtual tour through the British Pavilion's six rooms and explore the exhibition.Read more about the exhibition: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/sonia-boyce-obe-ra-british-pavilion-artist-2021#FeelingHerWay #BritishPavilion
Europe Beyond Access introduces Dalibor Šandor (Serbia) British Council Arts 2022-03-28 | Dalibor Šandor is a Serbian learning-disabled performer and director who works with Europe Beyond Access partner Per.Art, an independent inclusive performing arts organisation based in Novi Sad, Serbia.In this short film, Dalibor recounts the story of how he came to be a member of Per.Art and describes his first impressions. He talks about his work, his love of performing in front of an audience and what prompted him to name his theatre piece ‘We Are Not Monsters’. He also explains why he feels it’s important to meet and interact with disabled artists from other parts of the world, and shares what he hopes to achieve in the future.This film is part of a series introducing the artists participating in the artistic exchanges, public performances and commissions, and capacity building activities developed as part of Europe Beyond Access.The project is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission and the core partners are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy). There are different ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access:Follow @europebeyondaccess on Facebook and @DisArtsInt on Twitter and share videos that showcase the work of disabled artists. Sign up for an artist profile or subscribe to the Disability Arts International newsletter for the latest updates on: disabilityartsinternational.org/europe-beyond-access
Europe Beyond Access presents Experimenting with Dance Dramaturgy British Council Arts 2022-02-22 | Led by choreographer Gaia Clotilde Chernetich and dramaturg Giuseppe Dagostino, the fourth Europe Beyond Access artist laboratory The dramaturgy of movement transitions brought dance practitioners from across Europe together for a week to focus on the dramaturgical process and explore the multiple approaches that artists can use to record, document and reflect on their own unique movement vocabularies.The laboratory aimed not only to support self-observation, self-documentation and self-reflection, but also individual capacity to compose movement dramaturgies.In this short film, four of the participating artists share their key takeaways from the laboratory: Aristide Rontini (Italy), Katarzyna Żeglicka (Poland), Giuseppe Dagostino (Italy) and Sofia Zagka (Greece).The laboratory took place in Rovereto, Italy in September 2021 as part of the 41st edition of the Oriente Occidente Dance Festival.This film is part of a series sharing insights from the international exchange activities run in the framework of Europe Beyond Access.The programme is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission and the core partners are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy).There are different ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access: Follow @europebeyondaccess on Facebook and @DisArtsInt on Twitter and share videos that showcase the work of disabled artists.Sign up for an artist profile or subscribe to the Disability Arts International newsletter for the latest updates on: disabilityartsinternational.org/europe-beyond-access
Learning Disabled Leaders in Theatre and Dance British Council Arts 2022-01-27 | Find out how learning disabled leaders in theatre and dance are challenging perceptions of the creative potential of disabled artists and breaking the boundaries in the performing arts. In this short film, five learning disabled choreographers, performers and interdisciplinary artists from Serbia, Germany and the UK reflect on their sources of inspiration, the importance of taking on creative leadership roles and coming together both with other disabled artists and with non-disabled artists to share their experiences and exchange ideas, learn from each other, co-create and innovate.This film is part of a series sharing insights from disabled artists who are taking part in Europe Beyond Access.The programme is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission and the core partners are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy).There are different ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access: Follow @europebeyondaccess on Facebook and @DisArtsInt on Twitter and share videos that showcase the work of disabled artists.Sign up for an artist profile or subscribe to the Disability Arts International newsletter for the latest updates on: disabilityartsinternational.org/europe-beyond-access
Snowy live performance for Selector Radio British Council Arts 2021-12-14 | Snowy is the rising star of the underground grime scene. Based in Nottingham he is known for his sharp ad-libs and quick lyricism.This performance is from our exclusive online birthday event presented by Jamz Supernova, celebrating 20 years of Selector Radio. Watch the whole event here:youtube.com/watch?v=ObJ0EEIdqlo&t=444s Explore more Selector 20th birthday content: music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radio/selector-at-20-uk-music-jamz-supernova#SelectorAt20
Connie Constance live performance for Selector Radio British Council Arts 2021-12-14 | London-born Connie Constance is an indie-pop singer-songwriter whose refreshingly frank storytelling style brings a lyrical earnestness to her work.This performance is from our exclusive online birthday event presented by Jamz Supernova, celebrating 20 years of Selector Radio. Watch the whole event here:youtube.com/watch?v=ObJ0EEIdqlo&t=444s Explore more Selector 20th birthday content: music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radio/selector-at-20-uk-music-jamz-supernova#SelectorAt20
Yard Act live performance for Selector Radio British Council Arts 2021-12-14 | Yard Act are a minimalist rock band from Leeds in the north of England, who have made a name for themselves reflecting the UK’s social and political landscape in their music.This performance is from our exclusive online birthday event presented by Jamz Supernova, celebrating 20 years of Selector Radio. Watch the whole event here:youtube.com/watch?v=ObJ0EEIdqlo&t=444s Explore more Selector 20th birthday content: music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radio/selector-at-20-uk-music-jamz-supernova#SelectorAt20
Sans Soucis live performance for Selector Radio British Council Arts 2021-12-14 | Londoner Sans Soucis fuses her Italian and Congolese heritage in her unique take on classic songwriting in this new live performance.This performance is from our exclusive online birthday event presented by Jamz Supernova, celebrating 20 years of Selector Radio. Watch the whole event here:youtube.com/watch?v=ObJ0EEIdqlo&t=444s Explore more Selector 20th birthday content: music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radio/selector-at-20-uk-music-jamz-supernova#SelectorAt20
Jamz Supernova presents Selector at 20 | Yard Act, Connie Constance, Snowy & Sans Soucis LIVE British Council Arts 2021-11-24 | Join presenter Jamz Supernova for an exclusive online event, featuring performances by UK artists @YardActBand , @connieconstance7252 , @SansSoucisMusic and @SNOW667.Snowy is a Nottingham-based rising star of the underground grime scene, known for his sharp ad-libs and quick lyricism.Yard Act are a minimalist rock band from Leeds in the north of England, who have made a name for themselves reflecting the UK’s social and political landscape in their music.London-born Connie Constance is an indie-pop singer-songwriter whose refreshingly frank storytelling style brings a lyrical earnestness to her work.Fellow Londoner Sans Soucis completes the line-up, fusing her Italian and Congolese heritage in her unique take on classic songwriting. Explore more Selector 20th birthday content: music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radio/selector-at-20-uk-music-jamz-supernova Watch two new Selector Sessions, featuring Mali Hayes and Louis VI: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiB3YQ6fPnlbNoHcKLTkOBNvClKdM30a#SelectorAt20
Louis VI Orange Skies Selector Radio Session British Council Arts 2021-11-15 | As part of our ‘green’ Selector Sessions for our 20th birthday celebrations, London-based rapper, producer and climate change activist Louis VI performs his new track 'Orange Skies' with an environmental message.Explore more Selector 20th birthday content: music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radio/selector-at-20-uk-music-jamz-supernova Watch more from our Selector Sessions series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiB3YQ6fPnkuHC2rN53CWl7ClkgwHdr9Find out more about Louis VIwww.Instagram.com/itsLouisVIopen.spotify.com/artist/7tQDfSGEfN1CJcCmnnN4FV?si=Dvg8XusRTJOtWGlzNSYc3Asolo.to/louisvi
Mali Hayes Save Ourselves Selector Radio Session British Council Arts 2021-11-15 | As part of our ‘green’ Selector Sessions series for our 20th birthday celebrations, Manchester-based singer-songwriter Mali Hayes performs her new track 'Save Ourselves' with an urgent message about climate change.Explore our 20th birthday content: music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radio/selector-at-20-uk-music-jamz-supernova Watch more from our Selector Sessions series:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdiB3YQ6fPnkuHC2rN53CWl7ClkgwHdr9
Arts, disability and social change British Council Arts 2021-10-19 | Discover how a generation of disabled dancers, choreographers and interdisciplinary artists are creating social change through the work that they make. Artists involved in Europe Beyond Access from USA, Sweden, Poland, UK, Portugal and Austria reflect on how they are confronting the normative gaze and making a political statement by taking up space. This film is part of a series sharing insights from disabled artists who are taking part Europe Beyond Access.The programme is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission and the core partners are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy). There are different ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access:Follow @europebeyondaccess on Facebook and @DisArtsInt on Twitter and share videos that showcase the work of disabled artists.Sign up for an artist profile or subscribe to the Disability Arts International newsletter for the latest updates on: disabilityartsinternational.org/europe-beyond-access
Europe Beyond Access introduces Natalija Vladisavljević (Serbia) British Council Arts 2021-10-19 | Natalija Vladisavljević is a Serbian writer, choreographer and performer. In this video, Natalija gives us a fascinating insight into her unique creative process, which includes gathering copious thoughts and reflections in her notebook, drawing on influences like iconic choreographer, Mary Wigman. Natalija takes a dramaturgical approach when devising work, considering lights, costume and the space. She was supported by Per.Art, one of the core Europe Beyond Access partners.This film is part of a series introducing the artists participating in the artistic exchanges, public performances and commissions and capacity building activities developed in the framework of Europe Beyond Access.The project is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission and the core partners are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy). There are different ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access:Follow @europebeyondaccess on Facebook and @DisArtsInt on Twitter and share videos that showcase the work of disabled artists.Sign up for an artist profile or subscribe to the Disability Arts International newsletter for the latest updates on: disabilityartsinternational.org/europe-beyond-access
Malady Famous Last Words Selector Radio Session British Council Arts 2021-09-23 | A brand new Selector session of Malady performing 'Famous Last Words'. The quartet fuse elements of dub, post-rave and early dubstep with formative indie guitar music. Malady were recently named on NME 100's essential list of new artists set to take over 2021. We can't wait to see where they are headed next!Check out our past Selector Sessions from the likes of Franc Moody, Nabihah Iqbal, Rachel Chinouriri and many more.music.britishcouncil.org/selector-radioyoutube.com/user/Malady#SelectorRadio
Franc Moody Losing Touch Selector Radio Session British Council Arts 2021-08-23 | Watch a stripped-down lineup of Franc Moody live in session for Selector Radio, recorded in July 2021.In this intimate session for Selector Radio, @francmoody perform the song 'Losing Touch' taken from their latest release, 'House Down of FM', a lockdown project out now on Juicebox Recordings.Don't forget to check out our past Selector Sessions from the likes of Penelope Isles, Nabihah Iqbal, Rachel Chinouriri and many more ...http://music.britishcouncil.org/the-selector#SelectorRadio
Europe Beyond Access introduces: Irini Kourouvani, a disabled dancer and choreographer from Greece British Council Arts 2021-06-10 | Celebrating the work of Irini Kourouvani, a disabled dancer and choreographer based in Greece who has developed her unique practice by moving between the worlds of sports and performing arts. Having taken part in four world championships (athletics, para dance sport, power lifting and sailing), her dance credits include performing with Wrong Move Dance Co., taking part in an underwater dance show Drops of Breath (by Sophie Bulbulyan and Apostolia Papadamaki), performing at Athens Festival in 2007 and Kalamata Dance Festival in 2016. For the past four years, she has collaborated with Onassis STEGI in Athens as a dance educator for the programme Unlimited Access/i-dance.As part of Europe Beyond Access, Kourouvani has taken part in artist laboratories in Malmo (working with Caroline Bowditch and Luke Pell), and Maastricht (working with Adam Benjamin and Jeanefer Jean-Charles), as well as performing in Re-Call, an innovative duet with Vivi Christodoulopoulo also commissioned through the project.Watch more of Kourouvani’s dancing in Re-Call: youtube.com/watch?v=7lEnmWbZQpUFollow @europebeyondaccess on Facebook for more #EuropeBeyondAccess news, films and artist features.This film is part of a series of artist profiles produced by Europe Beyond Access that promote disabled artists on an international scale. The core partners of Europe Beyond Access are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy). It is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission. Sign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter www.europebeyondaccess.com
Europe Beyond Access: four new dance duets spanning four countries British Council Arts 2021-06-10 | What brings us closer together and what do we want to celebrate in each other? How we can deconstruct historic notions of perfection and ‘beauty’? How can dance express the different encounters we have in life, from energising dialogues to moments of tenderness and care?Commissioned through Europe Beyond Access are four new duets bringing together disabled and non-disabled dancers from Sweden, Greece, Italy and The Netherlands.This evening of mixed doubles premiered together in February at Holland Dance Festival. This trailer video filmed at the premiere gives a stunning insight to each of these four duets performed in front of an audience.The new commissions and presenting partners are:Skanes Dansteater | Fine Lines by Roser López Espinosa. Dancers: Madeleine Månsson and Anna Borràs Picó.Onassis Stegi | Re-call by Venetsiana Kalampaliki.Dancers: Eirini Kourouvani and Vivi Christodoulopoulou.Oriente Occidente | FEELING GOOD by Diego Tortelli, FND/Aterballetto. Dancers: Cristian Cucco and Aristide Rontini.Holland Dance Festival | Momentum by SALLY Dansgezelschap Maastricht. Dancers: Sander Ver Beek and Pedro Ricardo Henry.Full descriptions of each duet are available on the Europe Beyond Access website: disabilityartsinternational.org/events/mixed-doubles-at-holland-dance-festivalVideo by Canal180. The core partners of Europe Beyond Access are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente Dance Festival (Italy). It is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission.
Europe Beyond Access introduces… Michael Turinsky (Vienna, Austria) British Council Arts 2021-06-10 | Austrian disabled dancer and choreographer Michael Turinsky talks about the role of sensuality, sexuality and politics in his contemporary dance practice and how he uses the natural movement language of his body to inform the work he choreographs for other dancers. Michael Turinsky’s artist profile is part of a series commissioned on some of Europe’s leading disabled performing artists as part of Europe Beyond Access.Europe Beyond Access is a collaboration between 7 leading arts organisations from across Europe: British Council (UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Kampnagel (Germany); Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente (Italy) and co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union. It aims to support disabled artists to break through the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors.Find out more: www.europebeyondaccess.com
Disabled artists explore dance, politics, disability & the body | Europe Beyond Access British Council Arts 2021-06-10 | More than 20 disabled dance practitioners from across Europe took part in Dance, Politics, Disability and the Body, the first of five artistic exchange laboratories of Europe Beyond Access. The laboratory was hosted at Kampnagel in Hamburg, Germany’s largest production centre for performing arts and facilitated by Serbia’s Per.Art, who invited three learning-disabled artists to lead the series of workshops: Julia Häusermann (Theater HORA), Natalija Vladisavljić (Per.Art) and Dennis Seidel (Meine Damen und Herren). It was programmed as part of Kampnagel’s annual dance festival, Fokus Tanz which featured work by renowned international dance artists, including disabled choreographer Michael Turinsky.Europe Beyond Access is a collaboration between 7 leading arts organisations from across Europe: British Council (UK), Onassis Cultural Centre (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Kampnagel (Germany); Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Oriente Occidente (Italy) and co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union. It aims to support disabled artists to break through the glass ceilings of the contemporary theatre and dance sectors.Find out more: www.europebeyondaccess.com
Europe Beyond Access introduces German performer and director, Dennis Seidel British Council Arts 2021-06-10 | Europe Beyond Access introduces German artist Dennis Seidel, a learning-disabled actor and theatre-maker with Meine Damen und Herren. Dennis was one of the creative leaders of the first Europe Beyond Access laboratory hosted by German project partner, Kampnagel in Hamburg. This film is part of a new series of artist profiles produced by Europe Beyond Access that promote disabled artists to international audiences.The core partners of Europe Beyond Access are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy). It is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists facebook.com/europebeyondaccessTalk to us on Twitter @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccess Sign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter www.europebeyondaccess.com
Europe Beyond Access introduces… Madeleine Månsson (Malmö, Sweden) British Council Arts 2021-06-10 | Europe Beyond Access introduces Swedish disabled dancer and choreographer Madeleine Månsson from Skånes Dansteater, Malmö. Over the last few years, she's built up a prolific body of work including dancing in new touring duet Fine Lines by Roser López Espinosa, Dare to Wreck with Peder Nilsson, Uncharted (outdoor, site-specific), and has led workshops for iDance. Video by Canal180. This film is part of a series of artist profiles produced by Europe Beyond Access that promote disabled artists on an international scale.The core partners of Europe Beyond Access are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy). It is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists facebook.com/europebeyondaccessTalk to us on Twitter @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccess Sign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter www.europebeyondaccess.com
Europe Beyond Access introduces… Julia Hausermann British Council Arts 2021-06-10 | Meet artist Julia Hausermann, a learning disabled performer, dancer and creator with Theater Hora. Julia was invited to co-lead the first Europe Beyond Access artist laboratory in Hamburg at Kampnagel.This film is part of a new series of artist profiles produced by Europe Beyond Access that promote disabled artists to international audiences. Julia’s profile incorporates footage from Martin Mallon (Berlin) of Tristan und Isolde, Theater HORA in cooperation with HAUEN & STECHEN.The core partners of Europe Beyond Access are British Council (operating for this project in the UK and Poland), Kampnagel (Germany), Οnassis STEGI (Greece), Holland Dance Festival (The Netherlands), Per.Art (Serbia), Skånes Dansteater (Sweden), Festival Oriente Occidente (Italy). It is co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Commission. There are many ways that you can take part in and support Europe Beyond Access. Follow us on Facebook and share recent videos of disabled artists facebook.com/europebeyondaccessTalk to us on Twitter @disartsint #EuropeBeyondAccess Sign up for an artist profile and subscribe to the newsletter www.europebeyondaccess.com
British Pavilion 2021: An exhibition tour British Council Arts 2021-05-20 | The British Council presents The Garden of Privatised Delights at the British Pavilion for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from 22 May – 21 November 2021 (previews from 20 May) in Venice, Italy. The exhibition explores the role that design and architecture can take in supporting a more inclusive future for our public spaces. Working with five teams of architects, designers and researchers, curators Manijeh Verghese and Madeleine Kessler propose new ideas for ownership of, and access to, privatised public space – from the pub to the playground, common land to the garden square, the high street to facial recognition technology. In this film, take a virtual tour of the exhibition’s six rooms, each presenting a new model for the future of public space through an immersive installation. Explore more of the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/the-garden-of-privatised-delights #TheGardenOfPrivatisedDelights#BritishPavilion
British Pavilion 2021: Inside The Garden of Privatised Delights British Council Arts 2021-05-20 | The British Council presents The Garden of Privatised Delights at the British Pavilion for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from 22 May – 21 November 2021 (previews from 20 May) in Venice, Italy. The exhibition explores the role that design and architecture can take in supporting a more inclusive future for our public spaces. In this film, Manijeh Verghese and Madeleine Kessler give us a curators' tour of The Garden of Privatised Delights. Working with five teams of architects, designers and researchers, the curators propose new ideas for ownership of, and access to, privatised public space – from the pub to the playground, common land to the garden square, the high street to facial recognition technology. Each room in the Pavilion presents a new model for the future of public space through an immersive installation. Explore more of the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/the-garden-of-privatised-delights #TheGardenOfPrivatisedDelights#BritishPavilion
British Pavilion 2021: An exhibition tour (extended cut) British Council Arts 2021-05-20 | The British Council presents The Garden of Privatised Delights at the British Pavilion for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from 22 May – 21 November 2021 (previews from 20 May) in Venice, Italy. The exhibition explores the role that design and architecture can take in supporting a more inclusive future for our public spaces. Working with five teams of architects, designers and researchers, curators Manijeh Verghese and Madeleine Kessler propose new ideas for ownership of, and access to, privatised public space – from the pub to the playground, common land to the garden square, the high street to facial recognition technology. In this film, take a virtual tour of the exhibition’s six rooms, each presenting a new model for the future of public space through an immersive installation. Explore more of the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/the-garden-of-privatised-delights #TheGardenOfPrivatisedDelights#BritishPavilion
British Pavilion 2021: How can we re-imagine our high streets? Studio Polpo British Council Arts 2021-05-13 | The British Council presents The Garden of Privatised Delights at the British Pavilion for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from 22 May – 21 November 2021 (previews from 20 May) in Venice, Italy. The exhibition explores the role that design and architecture can take in supporting a more inclusive future for our public spaces. Back in 2019, pre-pandemic, we spoke to the British Pavilion designers about their ideas for the exhibition. Fast forward to 2021, and we caught up with them again to discuss how the impact of Covid-19 has reframed the threats to, and debates around, public space. The pandemic has highlighted the crucial role that the high street can play as a social space in British life. We have seen a hopeful response to the crisis, but how can we ensure its future survival? In this film, British Pavilion designers Studio Polpo tell us more about their room in #TheGardenOfPrivatisedDelights, 'High Street of Exchanges'.Explore the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/the-garden-of-privatised-delights Join the debate: #BritishPavilion
British Pavilion 2021: How can we reclaim green spaces in our cities? Unscene Architecture British Council Arts 2021-05-13 | The British Council presents The Garden of Privatised Delights at the British Pavilion for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from 22 May – 21 November 2021 (previews from 20 May) in Venice, Italy. The exhibition explores the role that design and architecture can take in supporting a more inclusive future for our public spaces. Back in 2019, pre-pandemic, we spoke to the British Pavilion designers about their ideas for the exhibition. Fast forward to 2021, and we caught up with them again to discuss how the impact of Covid-19 has reframed the threats to, and debates around, public space. Having access – or not – to a garden or private green space has divided our experience of Covid-19. In this film, British Pavilion curators Manijeh Verghese and Madeleine Kessler ask how we can open up our urban green spaces for everyone to enjoy, and tell us about their room in the exhibition, 'Garden of Delights'.Explore the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/the-garden-of-privatised-delightsJoin the debate: #TheGardenofPrivatisedDelights
British Pavilion 2021: How can we save our common land? Public Works British Council Arts 2021-05-13 | The British Council presents The Garden of Privatised Delights at the British Pavilion for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from 22 May – 21 November 2021 (previews from 20 May) in Venice, Italy. The exhibition explores the role that design and architecture can take in supporting a more inclusive future for our public spaces. Back in 2019, pre-pandemic, we spoke to the British Pavilion designers about their ideas for the exhibition. Fast forward to 2021, and we caught up with them again to discuss how the impact of Covid-19 has reframed the threats to, and debates around, public space. The pandemic has underlined the need for public green space, and community demand has grown in the wake of Covid-19. How can we ensure community land remains in shared ownership? In this film, British Pavilion designers Public Works tell us more about their room in #TheGardenOfPrivatisedDelights, 'Ministry of Common Land'.Explore the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/the-garden-of-privatised-delights Join the debate: #BritishPavilion
British Pavilion 2021: How do we create new spaces for teenagers? vPPR British Council Arts 2021-05-13 | The British Council presents The Garden of Privatised Delights at the British Pavilion for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from 22 May – 21 November 2021 (previews from 20 May) in Venice, Italy. The exhibition explores the role that design and architecture can take in supporting a more inclusive future for our public spaces. Back in 2019, pre-pandemic, we spoke to the British Pavilion designers about their ideas for the exhibition. Fast forward to 2021, and we caught up with them again to discuss how the impact of Covid-19 has reframed the threats to, and debates around, public space. In the wake of the pandemic, schools and youth centre closures mean that there are even fewer public spaces available to teenagers to occupy on their own terms. So how can we create spaces in our cities for young people? In this film, British Pavilion designers vPPR Architects tell us more about their room in #TheGardenOfPrivatisedDelights, 'Play with(out) Grounds'.Explore the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/the-garden-of-privatised-delights Join the debate: #TheGardenOfPrivatisedDelights
British Pavilion 2021: How can we save local pubs? The Decorators British Council Arts 2021-05-13 | The British Council presents 'The Garden of Privatised Delights' at the British Pavilion for the 17th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, which runs from 22 May – 21 November 2021 (previews from 20 May) in Venice, Italy. The exhibition explores the role that design and architecture can take in supporting a more inclusive future for our public spaces. Back in 2019, pre-pandemic, we spoke to the British Pavilion designers about their ideas for the exhibition. Fast forward to 2021, and we caught up with them again to discuss how the impact of Covid-19 has reframed the threats to, and debates around, public space. Last year, for the first time in British history, pubs were closed outright. How has the global pandemic changed British pub culture, and what can we do to help it survive? In this film, multidisciplinary collective The Decorators – part of the British Pavilion design team – tell us more about their room in #TheGardenOfPrivatisedDelights, 'Publicani'.Explore the exhibition online: venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org/the-garden-of-privatised-delights Join the debate: #TheGardenOfPrivatisedDelights
