Simian Podcasts

Thinking Out Loud is a new series of talks, performances, and events that will delve into critical themes spanning arts, philosophy, and social sciences. It aims to showcase diverse perspectives, promoting a collective exchange of ideas and dialogue. The first event: Solidarity in the Arts, focuses on the intricate challenges associated with the ways cultural institutions engage in conversations, mediation and progression in times of crisis. It examines the extent and formats to which these institutions administer their agency amid complex questions and conditions. The presence of double standards, particularly in addressing colonial oppression, underscores the necessity to reassess collective discourse. This critical juncture has spurred an in-depth discussion about what tools cultural workers possess, and how institutions and spaces position themselves, especially when faced with censorship and financial limitations. This discussion also explores the potential for these institutions to adopt a more fluid, transgressive, and eclectic stance.