Strange Futures for Pioneer Works
We're at a pivotal, transformational moment in history when long-held institutions and assumptions about the world have begun to look absurd. As these outdated ways of existing erode, artists and organizers are building radically reimagined structures and ways of operating across all facets of culture and society.
Since summer 2020, I've been writing a monthly column for the Pioneer Works Broadcast featuring artists and organizers who are actively creating transformation in this moment. Each interview dives into the approaches, strategies, and philosophies that we can use to build a more equitable, imaginative, and resilient future.
Read a few of my interviews for Strange Futures:
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