Outa-Space

On the 50 th anniversary of the death of Franco – Journalist, Academic and Activist Sebastiaan Faber   talks to Solidarity Park Sculptor Rob MacDonald on the Spanish Civil War and the phenomenon of Memory Activism of the left and the right. More Info sebastiaanfaber.com Solidaritypark.com

What does music say, from the 1950´s until today how can we connect popular music to the class struggle – and why is this important? Outa-space talks music journalist Toby Manning about his new book which draws upon a Marxist perspective to tackle the question. Also, up in the space station we have new guest Tracy Edwards trade union activist and music lover adding her insight. Join Outa-Space mai...

In the episode Rob MacDonald   explores the present crises of humanity and asks what is the role of participation art has solving them. The Image for this episode is an aspect of a bigger image created by   https://www.instagram.com/julia_lucky13/ Rob Facebook www.facebook.com/Robmacstone Rob Instagram www.instagram.com/rmac_art/ Website  - https://outa-space.com Podcast facebook group   www.faceb...

In this episode we are joined by Neurodiversity movement author and activist David Gary-Hammond and up in the space station making commentary we have mental health worker Sam Gleaden.  Check out David´s Social media and his Podcast https://emergentdivergence.com/ https://www.facebook.com/emergentdivergence https://open.spotify.com/show/1IR6K6JyLCgcSDIumijzIr?si=x4Uhr1SdRKaMz7-1m6V29A This episodes...

In this episode we interview political scientist Vladimir Bortun about who the far right actual are today in Europe, who do they really represent and how did the space open up for the growth of their ideology. We are joined again for thoughtful commentary in the space station by Glyn Mathews. SIgn up to outa-space mailing list http://eepurl.com/iM_NX6 Vlad´s latest book -  Crisis, Austerity and Tr...

In this week's episode we have Raquel Montero Calero (artist), Paul Murphy (Irish TD) and Glynn Mathews (in the space station). Raquel Montero Calero , a Spanish born Artist living in Ireland talking about her creative project " Corseted Art (when creativity bursts)" a   journey of discovery about the   International brigades in Ireland and how these story's impacted her understanding of conflict...

This episode is personal and self indulgent. It's about why this podcast has been off the air for 2 years and why it's coming back, what's it's mission, how it's different but the same?! I talk about Art(of course), the need to fight the far right today, whats wrong with the left and some personal crises and I start to ask a question about my own humanity type and why I think we all need to listen...

We interviewed Bruno Coffineau, a choir leader, composer and musician from France about the choir Le Cri du Choeur. We spoke about the power of common song and the message of internationalism and social change it creates.   https://chorale.lecriduchoeur.org

We spoke to Annie Levin, a Political-cultural  journalist and a coordinator for the Sing in Solidarity choir from New York who performed for the Solidarity Park online festival 2021. We spoke about the evolution of song, the growth of DSA  and the power of singing in building the movement.   Links to some of Annie articles Annie Levin (annierlevin.com) Sing in Solidarity  Youtube - Sing in Solidar...

We talked to artist Ben Gallup about how he harnesses his free spirit in his art, how that works with his inspiration for social change and why he works with the Solidarity Park project   Ben Gallup – Inside Out (beboldebewyse.com)

We spoke to Calum Baird from Scotland on his art as a singer song writer and then go into some detail on the struggle of artists and the realities of the art economy, concluding on the inspiration of the international brigades and what this memory means today.   www.calumbaird.com

We spoke to Judith Berlowitz about her forthcoming novel, her art and outlook on the historical memory of the Spanish civil war in general but of women especially. The book is a rich layering of historical facts  and contemporary relevant issues told through the fascinating character of Klara, a German jewish woman who finds herself in the middle of events in Spain of the 30s, a character that is...

We interview Jonas Langer, a key person in the coordination of Solidarity Park and Outaspace podcast talks about his music work and his numerous creative and technical contributions to the two projects. We talk about the new generations' access to historical memory and why we need to nurture that to aid the struggle against the far right today.

We speak to Jazz drummer and composer Joey van Leeuwen from the USA who performed for Solidarity Park festival 2021. We investigate creating music, its processes and comparisons to political thought, how tradition and living in the moment are critical to both. In the process we talk about Jazz, historical memory, Marxism and the role of artists in the struggle to change society today.

We spoke to Joe Solo on his views on the role of artists fighting the far right and the signs we need to learn from the historical memory of fascism and why he supports the Solidarity park project. He also explains his creative and political process and his fall out with Hope not Hate.    This podcast is part of the Outa space collaboration with Solidarity Park, Amical association of the Internati...

We spoke to Isreali artist Naor Kapulnik about the role of Art and culture in Israel/Palestine. The emerging movement against Netanyahu and the Isreali state and how artists are starting to get organised.   Naor facebook page https://www.facebook.com/I-Like-Naors-Art-220988904634920 Join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/outaspacepodcast Donate to the show https://outa-space.com/d...

We talk to Tatiana Minchoni about the political art movements in the periphery of San Pablo,  Brazil. We focus on the Sarau poetry movement there, the art  festivals that  build from below and what all this means for the struggle against capitalism.   Sarau do Binho - https://www.facebook.com/SarauDoBinho   FELIZS – Feira Literária da Zona Sul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felizsfeiraliterari...

We speak to up and coming script writer Alison Raynor from New Zealand. We look into her inspirations and process of creation in making films and how that streams from her experiences and  other artistic work in Sculpture and design. Up in the space-station commentary we explore how collaboration in art is just humanity in process.   Alisons film Pastry https://vimeo.com/166188485 https://www.face...

We interview Graham Allcott founder of "Think Productive" and author of the best selling book "How to be a productive Ninja". We talk about the role of creativity and art in our daily modern lives and how it impacts on our work and well being. We also start a journey with Graham as he starts to write his latest book on the role of "Kindness" in working life.   Graham Allcott   https://www.grahamal...

This is the 3rd part of our interview with Mike Haas game creator. We go deep into how the gaming world impacts and interacts on our Society. What are Infinite and finite games?. What are games as a service? If the left is going to respond to games in capitalism we need to understand what is going on? and what's good and what's bad for the class struggle. Rob and Paul in the space-station get into...

In this second part of our Interview with Ben Davis the author of "9.5 theses on art and class" we delve into themes such as evolution, aesthetics, propaganda in art from a left perspective and ask the question how the artist will get organised in the next period.   http://www.benadavis.com/   Music "Sun Song" by  Erin Byrne   Commentary in the space station this week with Suz Muna Squashdonkey.or...

We talk to Ben Davis, author of "9.5 theses on art and class" about the central theme of his influential book about what is the marxist view of class relationship of today's artist to capitalism. This is the first part of a double episode interview.   http://www.benadavis.com/   Music this week Mark Bowler Audiobubble - Dink Post-V 209.  Mark Bowler - Composer (markbmusic.co.uk)   Commentary in th...

We explore the word "dyslexia" and how it informs the creative process. Paul and Rob then take a journey through the education system, criminology, Surrealism, original thought theories, cognitivity in the brain and much more to ask the question is dyslexia learning difficulty or is it a super power. Podcast platforms. Apple, Spotify, etc   https://outaspacearts.libsyn.com Donate to the show https...

We talk to Leo Carson an artist from Oakland USA about the dramatic events around the monument he placed to Breonna Taylor. Breonna was killed by police and became a symbolic figure in the  black life's matter movement in the US in 2020. The creation of Leo´s graffiti sculpture has important lessons for artists and activists alike.   Donate to the Breonna Taylor monument project. Fundraiser by Leo...

We interviewed Theresa Easton, one of the founders of Artist union England. We spoke about how we can organise as artists to build our collective strength and overcome the isolation and individualism. . How do we empower ourselves to enforce good working practices, get paid and also fight for the defence and freedom of art.   Link to Artist union Artists' Union England Link to good practice charte...