PinnedAishathjgreenWhat 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…11 min read·Nov 2, 2020----
AishathjgreenWhat ‘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…5 min read·Jul 30, 2021----
AishathjgreenWe 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…7 min read·Jun 25, 2021----
AishathjgreenThe 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…3 min read·Mar 24, 2021----
AishathjgreenMien 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…7 min read·Dec 14, 2020----
AishathjgreenWhat 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…13 min read·Nov 2, 2020----
