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In this impromptu episode, we talk about the concept of "allyship". We discuss why "6 easy steps on how to be a good ally" might not be enough and delved a little deeper into some of the assumptions regarding the definition of allyship. Our conversation also took a turn towards the notion of "performative allyship", the infamous "black block" example, and social justice activism on social media. &...

In our third episode, we welcome our very first guest, Olivia Bevan, to discuss how the concepts of design, space, and power can help us to rethink the South African education system. With the phased reopening of schools in South Africa following the Covid-19 lockdown, Oliva provides some valuable insights, as an art teacher, on the role of discipline and design as a barrier for learning. By contr...

In this episode Nicolene and Jana unpack the general questions around the relevance of art and philosophy and investigate the important role these disciplines can play in times of crisis. Specifically considering COVID-19 and its impact on society, Jana and Nicolene draw on the historical reliability of artistic and philosophical practices and unpack how these modes of thinking can help with “maki...

In this episode Nicolene and Jana air their intentions behind starting a podcast and introduce their respective research lenses. They touch on embodied protest as an undeniable part of their studies, creativity, and how it is linked to happiness and freedom, and the interesting relationship between what is deemed private and what is deemed public. Very evident in this conversation is our hosts’ pa...