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Framer Framed Podcast

Framer Framed

The Framer Framed Podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibitions, the curators, the events, Werkplaats Molenwijk, the archives and more.

Framer Framed is a platform for contemporary art, visual culture, and critical theory & practice. Each year the organisation presents a variety of exhibitions in collaboration with both emerging and established international curators and artists. An extensive public program is organised alongside these exhibitions in order to shed light on the topics concerned, and provide a wide range of perspectives. With this common space for dialogue.

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October 13 · 56 min
#26 - Secret Arts Teachers: In gesprek met Amber Trumpie en Naomi Jansen
Luister naar de nieuwste aflevering van de Framer Framed-podcast! In deze aflevering gaan kunstdocenten Naomi Jansen en Amber Trumpie, deelnemers aan Secret Arts Teachers, in gesprek met Savitri Bergraaf van Framer Framed. Naar aanleiding van de tentoonstelling in september 2026 blikken ze terug op wat zij en hun leerlingen tijdens het project hebben geleerd. De afgelopen twee jaar maakten Naomi en Amber deel uit van een internationale groep docenten die onderzochten wat het betekent om de rol van kunstdocent te verruilen voor die van teacher-artist: een docent die ook vanuit de eigen artistieke praktijk werkt. In het gesprek vertellen ze hoe het project nieuwe verbindingen tussen kunstdocenten tot stand bracht en hen inspireerde om hun onderwijs, artistieke praktijk en visie op kunsteducatie verder te ontwikkelen. Ook bespreken ze hoe docenten en leerlingen kennis met elkaar kunnen uitwisselen, waarom het belangrijk is om het proces te vertrouwen en hoe je leerlingen de ruimte en het vertrouwen geeft om met nieuwe ideeën te experimenteren. Secret Arts Teachers is geïnitieerd vanuit het Lectoraat Kunsteducatie van de Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten (AHK) en bracht in Nederland twintig kunstdocenten uit het basis- en voortgezet onderwijs samen. Tijdens diverse bijeenkomsten in Amsterdam wisselden zij ervaringen uit, ontwikkelden ze nieuwe lesvormen en werkten ze met inspiratiesessies van kunstenaars en theatermakers. Daarbij ontstonden nieuwe educatieve opdrachten die ruimte laten voor onzekerheid, spel en mislukking, van activistische acties tot het vervalsen van een meesterwerk. www.framerframed.nl
July 10 · 36 min
#25 - Kunst zonder goed of fout
In deze aflevering van de Framer Framed Podcast gaan we opnieuw achter de schermen van Zelfgemaakt!, het meerjarige cultuureducatieproject van Framer Framed in samenwerking met het Kolom Praktijkcollege Noord. Na het gesprek met leerlingen Ikra, Rana en Rumaya in aflevering 14 is nu het woord aan de docenten. Savitri Bergraaf spreekt met kunstdocenten Gina Sanches en Diede Visser, die het project vanaf het begin samen hebben opgebouwd en vormgegeven. Ruim tweeënhalf jaar lang kwamen leerlingen wekelijks samen in Werkplaats Molenwijk in Amsterdam-Noord om kunst te maken, te experimenteren en met elkaar in gesprek te gaan. Gina en Diede blikken terug op een werkwijze die gaandeweg ontstond: speels, vrij en los van het schoolse denken in goed of fout. Ze vertellen over de vaste theekring als startpunt van iedere les, over lessen die ter plekke een andere wending kregen door wat leerlingen inbrachten, en over gedenkwaardige momenten - van dieren interviewen bij de kinderboerderij tot 437 brieven met een kunstopdracht in de brievenbussen van de buurt. Waar het bij Zelfgemaakt! omgaat is eigenaarschap, zelfvertrouwen en gelijkwaardigheid: wat gebeurt er als leerlingen zelf de les mogen vormgeven? Of zelfs letterlijk het lokaal op zijn kop zetten? En wat leerden de docenten daar zelf van als makers? Tot slot delen Gina en Diede wat Zelfgemaakt! volgens hen waardevol maakt en wat zij Framer Framed en andere instellingen meegeven. Inmiddels wordt het project voortgezet via cultuurcoaches bij Framer Framed Noord. www.framerframed.nl
March 31 · 25 min
#24 - Reclaiming Relationalities: From Shinkolobwe to Hiroshima
In this episode, Léopold Lambert, editor-in-chief of The Funambulist magazine, is in conversation with Gloria Pavita, a reader, writer, storyteller, and spatial practitioner working between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and South Africa. Their conversation centres on the violent infrastructures of relationality connecting the Katanga regionof the DRC to the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. Around 70-75% of the uranium used in the bombs was sourced from Katanga’s Shinkolobwe mine, but this history remains largely unknown,even within the DRC. Drawing on Édouard Glissant's thinking on relationality,they explore how colonial extraction – from uranium to rubber to coltan – forges connections across geographies and communities that might be reclaimed as networks of solidarity. The conversation moves from historical erasure and opacity to the present: the minerals extracted from that same land now travel in the form of minerals inside our phones and laptops, raising questions about witnessing and complicity. This podcast is a co-production between Framer Framed and The Funambulist magazine bringing together two parallel projects: the Framer Framed exhibition Between Fires: Irradiated Imaginations and Anti-Nuclear Solidarities and The Funambulist's issue ‘The Colonized and the Atomic Bomb: 80 Years After Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Indigenous Perspectives on Interconnectedness’. The exhibition Between Fires is curated by Fabienne Rachmadiev and presented in partnership with Sonic Acts at Framer Framed from 13 February t/m 17 May 2026.
May 14, 2025 · 30 min
#23 Past Disquiet: In Conversation with Rasha Salti and Kristine Khouri
In this episode of the Framer Framed podcast, we go behind the scenes of the Amsterdam iteration of the exhibition Past Disquiet with its curators, Rasha Salti and Kristine Khouri. Together, they reflect on their decade-long research into politically engaged artists and the transnational solidarity movements of the 1960s to 1980s — from Chile to Palestine, from Nicaragua to South Africa — and their resonances in the Netherlands. Rasha and Kristine speak about their curatorial methodology, the archival process, and the spatial design of the exhibition at Framer Framed. They discuss “museums in exile,” the role of murals, and the challenges of exhibiting stories that are often absent from official narratives. What emerges is a portrait of solidarity as both protest and collective world-making — anethos that carries powerful lessons for contemporary activism. Kristine Khouri is a researcher with a background in Arabcultural history and art history. Her work focuses on the history of art circulation, exhibition, and archival practice in the Middle East and North Africa. She is a board member of the Arab Image Foundation in Beirut and has recently focused on the politics and ethics of digital archives. Rasha Salti is a researcher, writer, and curator of art and film. She has curated internationally at MoMA, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, and the Museo de la Solidaridad Salvador Allende, among others. She is currently the commissioning editor for La Lucarne at ArteFrance, a program dedicated to auteur documentaries. www.framerframed.nl
Mar 5, 2025 · 45 min
#22 Armenian Lullabies - A Journey Through Voice and Memory
This podcast episode captures Framer Framed's event on November 5, 2024, featuring Lucia Kagramanyan's research project, Her Voice: Behind Armenian Lullabies. Her Voice was simultaneously presented as a broadcast on NTS Radio and a listening session. Organised by League of Tenders for Vleeshal’s Repetition is a Form of Changing as part of their International Nomadic Program 2024-2025, it includes archival songs, new lullabies, melodic chants, and personal accounts. Lullabies have been a form of therapy, a means of survival, and a way to preserve cultural heritage in the face of displacement and oppression. Through intimate stories and haunting melodies, we uncover the emotional and cultural significance of lullabies in Armenian history. From the soothing rhythms of cradles to the migration of melodies across regions, these songs are more than just bedtime tunes—they are vessels of memory, resilience, and identity. Join us as we explore how Featuring voices from mothers, grandmothers, and artists, this podcast reveals the universal power of lullabies to connect us to our past, our roots, and each other. League of Tenders is a curatorial duo established in 2018 by Elena Ishchenko and Maria Sarycheva. Over time, the League of Tenders has focused on disability representation, overcoming the alienation of everyday labour, practices of care, and support and friendship in the age of disasters. www.framerframed.nl
Jan 20, 2025 · 40 min
#21 - RIWAQ : Safeguarding Heritage in Times of Destruction
In this compelling episode, host Professor Chiara De Cesari engages in a thought-provoking conversation with members of RIWAQ—Centre for Architectural Conservation in Ramallah, Palestine. This organisation is committed to preserving Palestinian cultural heritage. As RIWAQ undertakes the monumental task of documenting and restoring architectural sites across the West Bank and Gaza, they confront the challenges of maintaining cultural memory amidst destruction. The discussion highlights the pressing need for community-centred cultural initiatives that operate independently of governmental influences, illustrating how civic organisations can build a robust cultural infrastructure in the face of adversity. Throughout the episode, the two members of RIWAQ share their personal experiences and perspectives on the cultural landscape in Palestine. They discuss the devastating impact on both physical and digital archives, as well as the innovative strategies employed to safeguard vital cultural narratives for future generations. By fostering partnerships with civil society groups, RIWAQ exemplifies the power of grassroots efforts in cultural preservation. This episode offers a poignant reflection on resilience and the enduring hope for a future where cultural heritage is not merely preserved but flourishes, inspiring listeners to consider the role they can play in supporting these crucial efforts. You can support RIWAQ’s vital work by becoming a member and by donating here. https://www.riwaq.org/memberships www.framerframed.nl
Dec 11, 2024 · 31 min
#Crossover Errant Podcast: Launch of Embodying Resistance — with Ghiwa Sayegh
This episode is a crossover podcast featuring the launch event of Errant Journal's seventh issue, titled 'Embodying Resistance'. It includes a live interview with guest editor Ghiwa Sayegh, recorded at Framer Framed in Amsterdam on 3 November 2024. This issue of Errant Journal aims to interrogate the role of the body in strategies of resistance from below. Taking Palestine as a starting point, the ongoing genocide committed by Israel and other colonial powers and the people’s continued struggle for liberation inform the issue’s thinking and praxis. From this political standpoint, it explores the ways in which bodies – that are sexualised, criminalised, racialised, crip – have been able to divert and subvert in order to fight back. To resist from the body is what crip theory tells us is a matter of need. It is a body that no longer fears deviation, specifically because of how cheap our lives are considered and how dangerous our futures are treated. It is about finding community and kinship when we are told we are alone. Ghiwa Sayegh is an anarcha-queer writer, independent publisher, and archivist from Beirut. They are the founding editor of Kohl, a Journal for Body and Gender Research and a co-founder of Intersectional Knowledge Publishers. This episode originally aired on Errant's channel on November 17, 2024. Issue #7 can be purchased here. www.errantjournal.org www.framerframed.nl
Oct 16, 2024 · 1 hr 6 min
#20 - (Re)claiming Histories - A Roundtable on Queer Activism
In this special episode, we bring you the recording of the book launch event for (Re)claiming, the second title in the Archival Textures publication series, which took place on 10 September 2024 at Framer Framed. (Re)claiming explores how various queer and feminist communities in the Netherlands have reclaimed symbols, words, and stories as tools for empowerment in a hostile society. Archival materials featured in (Re)claiming include a collection of buttons, a text by Karin Daan, the designer of the Homomonument in Amsterdam and short statements and flyers by queer groups such as SUHO, Sjalhomo, Roze Front, Roze Driehoek, Roze Gebaar, Van Doofpot tot Mankepoot, Interpot/ILIS, Lesbisch Archief Amsterdam, Strange Fruit Vrouwen and Groep Zwarte Vrouwen Nijmegen. Co-editors Noah Littel and Tabea Nixdorff engage in a lively conversation with contributors Anne Krul, Tieneke Sumter, and translator Canan Marasligil (Ja'anan Marashligil). The episode also features readings from the book, including poetry by Gita Hacham, and reflections on the symbolic and activist significance of the triangle. With this selection, (Re)claimingbrings together queer, trans, crip, feminist, Jewish and Black perspectives on (re)claiming as an activist strategy. Listen in to this insightful conversation on the significance of reclaiming as an essential activist strategy, both in its historical roots and contemporary relevance. www.framerframed.nl www.archival-textures.com
Sep 19, 2024 · 32 min
#19 - Digital Doppelgangers: Art and the Failure of Facial Recognition
In this episode, we delve into the forensic aspects of Boogaloo Bias, where Jennifer Gradecki and Derek Curry explore how the intersection of technology and forensic science shapes society’s perception of identity and security. As part of the Really? Art and Knowledge in Times of Crisis exhibition, their interactive research project critiques the growing use of facial recognition technologies by law enforcement and intelligence agencies. By creating a facial recognition system trained solely on characters from the 1980s breakdancing movie Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, they expose the biases and inaccuracies in modern forensic technologies. This project questions the legitimacy of facial recognition as a reliable forensic tool and raises critical discussions about the ethical implications of using such technologies in law enforcement and public surveillance. Through the use of humor and innovative artistry, Gradecki and Curry shine a light on the complex relationship between technological advancements and human oversight in forensics. ⁠Jennifer Gradecki⁠ is an artist and theorist whose practice investigates secretive sociotechnical systems, making them accessible to the public. Derek Curry⁠ is an artist-researcher whose work focuses on the impact of new technologies on society and their role in power structures. www.framerframed.nl
Sep 4, 2024 · 35 min
#18 - UKRAiNATV - Art in the Shadow of War
Join us for an insightful episode in which we spotlight UKRAiNATV, a groundbreaking project featured in the current Really: Art and Knowledge in Times of Crisis exhibition at Framer Framed. UKRAiNATV is a multichannel streaming hub, recording studio, and local network born in the crucible of the Ukraine-Russia war. Our guests, the creators of UKRAiNATV, share their experiences developing this platform amidst geopolitical turmoil. We explore how they use digital tools to connect artists and audiences across borders, navigating the challenges and unexpected inspirations arising from conflict. The platform's emphasis on personal narratives humanises the war experience for global viewers, fostering a sense of connection and understanding. This episode explores how digital art and storytelling serve as potent tools for activism and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
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Aug 14, 2024 · 23 min
#17 - Terror Element: The Fragility of Truth in Forensic Science
In this episode, we are featuring a recorded lecture from the symposium Synthetic Vision/Images of Power with Anna Engelhardt and Mark Cinkevich. The symposium featured talks by scholars and artists on the various transformations induced by Artificial Intelligence within the interplay of power, knowledge and images. Engelhardt and Cinkevich discuss their work Terror Element, a hybrid documentary that examines the fallibility of truth through the lens of forensic science and investigative methods. The work was commissioned by Framer Framed with the support of the Netherlands Film Fund and Creative Industries Fund NL as part of the collaborative project Immerse/Interact. Terror Element explores the complexities of forensic science and the concept of truth, examining the blurred lines between reality and fiction in the portrayal of events. Through a combination of CGI and archival footage, the documentary follows Nina, a forensic expert, as she confronts the unsettling truths behind a series of 1999 explosions in Russia. The film challenges the audience to question the reliability of forensic evidence and the narratives constructed around it, making it a thought-provoking exploration of power, truth, and the role of technology in contemporary society. Terror Element is part of the exhibition Really? Art and Knowledge in Time of Crisis, which is open until 29 September 2024 at Framer Framed.
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Jul 17, 2024 · 27 min
#16 - Whale Tears and Mole Tunnels: A Graphic History of Molenwijk
In this episode of the Framer Framed podcast, we have an in-depth conversation with Golrokh Nafisi and Ahmadali Kadivar, the writers of the graphic novel Walvistraan: A Love Story in A Time of Extinction and Isolation. The novel intricately weaves the history of the Molenwijk area in Amsterdam-Noord, exploring themes of industrialisation, environmental impact, and community resilience through the lives of fictional mole and whale families. Nafisi and Kadivar share their creative process, discuss the rich historical context of their work, and reflect on how their personal experiences and artistic collaboration have shaped this narrative. Walvistraan is the result of a project by Golrokh Nafisi in collaboration with Ahmadali Kadivar during their residency in Werkplaats Molenwijk in 2023. Golrokh Nafisi is a visual artist whose artistic practice involves designing alternative ways of documenting time and location, shaping a new imagination of time and space to give us direction in the present. Nafisi is interested in discovering new forms of collective action involving bodies and human ideologies. Ahmadali Kadivar is a writer, researcher and the director of Sedākhāne, the most robust archive of folk music in Iran, building resources in understanding the literary, historical and anthropological aspects of folk music culture. www.framerframed.nl
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Jun 12, 2024 · 15 min
#15 - Counter Extractivism: Poetics of Remedy and Transmission
This episode was recorded during the event Counter Extractivism: Poetics of Remedy and Transmission, part of the Planetary Poetics master programme – an initiative of Dorine van Meel and Framer Framed – at the Sandberg Institute in Amsterdam. Featuring a discussion between guest tutor Jean-Sylvain Tshilumba Mukendi and Carla Kabamba the episode explores the intertwining histories of the world, Amsterdam, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Kabamba shares her personal connection to the DRC, discussing the exploitation and suffering caused by colonialism and her efforts to stop the import of ‘blood minerals’ in Amsterdam. The episode highlights the urgency of addressing the violence and deforestation linked to mineral mining in DRC, emphasising both a critical awareness of global dependencies on these resources and her passionate advocacy for the country’s prosperity. Jean-Sylvain Tshilumba Mukendi is a cultural practitioner and artistic coordinator at the art and research centre Atelier Picha in the DRC. Carla Kabamba is a member of the Amsterdam City Council for Lijst Kabamba. www.framerframed.nl
Apr 4, 2024 · 12 min
#14 - Zelf Gemaakt!: Kunst en Creativiteit met leerlingen Ikra, Rana & Rumaysa
In deze aflevering gaan we in gesprek met Ikra, Rana, en Rumaysa van Kolom Praktijkcollege in Amsterdam-Noord en praten we met de leerlingen en hun kunstdocent Gina Sanches over het project Zelf gemaakt! geïnitieerd door Framer Framed i.s.m. OBA. Ikra, Rana en Rumaysa vertellen hoe ze de kans krijgen om artistieke vaardigheden te ontwikkelen en zich te uiten op een manier die hen buiten het reguliere schoolcurriculum artistiek uitdaagt. Doel van Zelf gemaakt! is het ontwikkelen van eigentijdse cultuureducatie, toegespitst op leerlingen van het praktijkonderwijs om het artistiek-creatief vermogen te vergroten, zodat zij met zelfvertrouwen en gevoel van eigenaarschap uitdagende situaties aan kunnen gaan. Tijdens het gesprek ontdekken we dat de leerlingen niet alleen genieten van het maken van kunst, maar ook de waarde ervan inzien als een creatieve uitlaatklep en zelfs als inspiratie voor toekomstige carrières. Zelf gemaakt! sluiten het project af met een tentoonstelling met de kunstwerken van de leerlingen in Werkplaats Molenwijk. Gina Sanches is docent vakdidactiek aan de Breitner Academie (AHK) en freelance educatiemaker voor o.a. Framer Framed. Gina ziet educatie als een kunstvorm, waarmee ze haar leerlingen, maar ook zichzelf onderdeel maakt van een artistiek collectief. www.framerframed.nl
Feb 20, 2024 · 20 min
#13 - The One-Straw Revolution with curator iLiana Fokianaki
An interview with iLiana Fokianaki, curator of the exhibition ⁠The One-Straw Revolution⁠ at Framer Framed. The exhibition focuses on permaculture and environmental care, featuring artists who explore sustainable living, interspecies coexistence, and the impact of human actions on the environment. ⁠iLiana curated artists whose work highlights the urgency of addressing the ecological crisis and the need for a more sustainable and respectful relationship with the environment. She hopes the exhibition will prompt visitors to consider their connections to their environment and ancestral ways of sustainable living. This exhibition draws inspiration from The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming (1975) by Japanese farmer and philosopher Masanobu Fukuoka, a seminal work in ecological thinking and practice. iLiana Fokianaki, a curator, theorist, and educator based in Athens, Rotterdam, and Bern, was appointed as the new director of Kunsthalle Bern, Switzerland, in December 2023. Her research focuses on the intersections of power formations influenced by geopolitics, national identity, and cultural and anthropological histories. ⁠www.framerframed.nl
Jan 11, 2024 · 36 min
#12 – Queering the Open Stage: A Conversation with Nimruz De Castro, Kevin Groen & Tuaca Kelly
Join Kevin Groen, a Behavioral Change expert and spoken word artist, alongside Nimruz De Castro, a poet and fiction writer, and Tuaca Kelly, an American poet, songwriter, and performance artist as they talk about Queer Open Stage, a monthly open stage by and for queer artists hosted by Frame Framed. Tune in as the speakers share their personal experiences and showcase their creative work, addressing vital topics such as racism, queerness, and allyship. They explore the intricacies of identity and underscore the significance of dedicated spaces, particularly those for the queer communities. They emphasise that these spaces go beyond merely avoiding triggers; they are crucial for creating environments that foster learning and growth. Queer Open Stage, a vibrant monthly event at Framer Framed, showcases talented performers from diverse backgrounds in music, dance, comedy, and poetry. Each edition features curated performances before opening the stage to individuals of all disciplines – singers, dancers, poets, and comedians. It's an inclusive space for the LGBTQI+ community, welcoming performances in all languages. Read the fragments that Tuaca’s and Kevin recited in the file here. www.framerframed.nl
Dec 5, 2023 · 15 min
#11 - Kunst als Katalysator: Onderwijs, Activisme, en Burgerschap met Nathalie Roos
Nathalie Roos is een cultureel antropoloog en docent aan de Breitner Academie en is betrokken bij een PhD onderzoek naar kunstactivisme en burgerschap. We duiken dieper in de unieke interdisciplinaire minor Dealing with the real stuff die ze heeft ontwikkeld, een samenwerking tussen de Breitner Academie, de opleiding Leraar Maatschappijleer aan de Hogeschool van Amsterdam en Framer Framed. Deze minor brengt studenten uit verschillende disciplines samen en stimuleert hen om via kunst en educatie maatschappelijke vraagstukken aan te pakken. Nathalie deelt haar ervaringen over hoe de studenten in de publieke ruimte acties, performances en interventies ontwerpen en uitvoeren, en hoe dit bijdraagt aan hun begrip van kunstactivisme en burgerschap. Ze bespreekt ook de uitdagingen en verrassingen die komen kijken bij het lesgeven in activisme, en de impact die dit heeft op zowel studenten als de bredere gemeenschap. Luister mee terwijl we verkennen hoe kunst een krachtig middel kan zijn voor sociale verandering en persoonlijke groei. www.framerframed.nl
Nov 1, 2023 · 21 min
#10 - Uncovering the Dark Legacy of Nuclear Colonialism with Samia Henni
A conversation with researcher and architectural historian, Samia Henni, as she discusses her current exhibition at Framer Framed, titled Performing Colonial Toxicity. This thought-provoking exhibition (9 Oct. 2023 – 14 Jan. 2024)—a collaboration with If I Can’t Dance, I Don’t Want To Be Part Of Your Revolution—delves into the history of nuclear experiments in Algeria's Sahara desert and their long-lasting effects. Through interactive stations featuring photographs, maps, and testimonies, Samia aims to tangibly demonstrate the invisible impacts of nuclear colonialism. She also emphasizes the need for justice and accountability for those affected by nuclear testing and the importance of addressing the health of individuals exposed to radiation in contaminated environments. She sheds light on violence during the Algerian War and human experimentation in the struggle for Algeria's independence from France. The exhibition prioritize amplifying the voices of victims, preserving their stories, and raising awareness about the enduring consequences of colonialism. Through innovative approaches and collaborations, these exhibitions seek to educate and engage visitors, sparking crucial conversations about the ongoing impacts of nuclear colonialism and the necessity for action and change. www.framerframed.nl
Oct 17, 2023 · 37 min
#09 - From Allende to Gaza: Claiming the Agency of the People
This episode is a recording of a talk by Shahd Hammouri that took place at Framer Framed on Saturday, 14 October 2023, during the symposium Revisiting the Past, Shaping the Future. Through a set of short roundtables talks, the event aimed to understand pivotal historical events and their influence on today's global political environment. Hammouri speaks about how the words of former Chilean president Salvador Allende specifically give agency to people around the world and links them to the ongoing Palestinian struggle for liberation and self-determination. “Ethical loneliness is the result of multiple lapses on the part of human beings and political institutions in failing to listen well to the survivors, to deny them redress by negating their testimony and thwarting their claim to justice.” Shahd Hammouri is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Kent. Her research lies at the intersection of Public International Law, International Economic Law and Legal Theory. She is a member of the Executive Committee at Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights. The symposium Revisiting the Past, Shaping the Future was co-organised by SOMO, TNI, OLAA and Framer Framed. www.framerframed.nl
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Sep 20, 2023 · 21 min
#08 - Report: Decolonizing the Gaze - Textile Cultural Heritage vs Colonialism
This episode is a report of the roundtable discussion that took place on 11 July 2023 titled Decolonizing the Gaze – Textile Cultural Heritage vs Colonialism – Cultural Appropriations? The discussion is based on visual artist Caterina Pecchioli‘s research project, Decolonizing the Gaze: The Colonial Heritage of Italian and International Fashion Design and Its Impact on the Collective Imagination. Decolonizing the Gaze – Textile Cultural Heritage vs Colonialism – Cultural Appropriations? is an open debate about what different fabrics and their history tell about interculture, colonialism, and cultural appropriations. The discussion, which involves Afro-descendant stylists, artists, and fashion designers with origins from countries with a history of Dutch colonisation, intended to identify new meanings about widespread colonial dressing practices and body policies, and the effects of colonialism on the individual/collective imagination and design practices. Together with fashion designer and creative director Zinzi de Brouwer and publisher and designer Willem van Zoetendaal, the roundtable offers insight into the Dutch Wax fabrics and the implications of its designs and messages produced in Holland and sold in Africa – and its complex and controversial identity representation. These fabrics present images and messages that are like archives of meanings that tell of an ambiguous relationship linked to the European colonial period. Fashion designers and creative directors Semhal Tsegaye Abebe, Bubu Ogisi, and Zinzi de Brouwer also highlight initiatives and design projects that reveal the richness of African textile heritage still little known in Europe today, and their connection with sustainability. Some of the topics brought to the discussion emerge from a participatory workshop that Caterina Pecchioli⁠ previously lead at Thami Mnyele Foundation studio, were she was artist in residence, in collaboration with CBK Zuidoost⁠, and interviews collected on these issues by Caterina Pecchioli and Roxane Mbanga between Amsterdam and Paris. Decolonizing the Gaze is supported by the Italian Council (11th edition, 2022), Directorate-General for Contemporary Creativity within the Italian Ministry of Culture. The Dutch programmes are in collaboration with Framer Framed (NL), Thami Mnyele Foundation (NL) and CBK Zuidoost (NL). www.framerframed.nl

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