PinnedWhat can the widespread prevalence of violence teach us about the relationship between cities and…The pervasiveness of violence is evident globally, but its abundance is most deeply felt in urban environments in the global south (Moser…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
What ‘The Joker’ tells us about society’s understanding of violence.‘The Joker’ has been labelled both ‘mesmerising’ and ‘grotesque’ by critics, but judgements of the film have gone far beyond their domain…Jul 30, 2021Jul 30, 2021
We need to focus on playIn recent months, there has been a renewed focus on the importance of play and with good reason. As cities across the globe have been…Jun 25, 2021Jun 25, 2021
The importance of public space in times of crisis and beyond — BeirutIn the past year, the outbreak of Covid-19 has changed the way we see and experience our cities. Across the globe, national lockdowns have…Mar 24, 2021Mar 24, 2021
Mien embroidery and women’s livelihoods in Northern VietnamAbout ten years ago now, my older brother bought me a beautifully embroidered jacket from Sa Pa in northern Vietnam. At the time, I knew…Dec 14, 2020Dec 14, 2020
What is the relationship between place, identity and displacement?Relating the tragic end to the life story of an Angolan refugee named Susanna Mwana-uta, Julia Powles states ‘she resigned herself to her…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
