A series of research based projects with academics from King's College London and Somerset House Studios artists who worked together to offer new perspectives on contemporary issues. Studios recipients of the 2017 awards are: Burton Nitta;Deborah Pearson; Evan Ifekoya; Imran Perretta; Phoebe Davies andMakerversity member Anne Frobeen, researching subjects as diverse as consent, migration and the politics of black queer sound. The culmination of these collaborations can be seen in a series of short films.
Migrant Agency & the Moving Image | Arts in Society by Imran Perretta, Dr. Leonie Ansems de Vries and Signe Sofie HansenSomerset House
MIGRANT AGENCY AND THE MOVING IMAGE
Imran Perretta, Dr. Leonie Ansems de Vries and Signe Sofie Hansen explore the ongoing “refugee crisis”, through a three week research trip to the recently dissolved camps of Calais and Dunkirk.
Work Out | Arts in Society by Phoebe Davies, Dorothee Boulanger & Dr Alana HarrisSomerset House
WORK OUT
Phoebe Davies with historians Dorothee Boulanger and Dr Alana Harris researched issues of sexuality and consent, masculinity and male privilege within educational contexts working with academics, artists, students, educators and activists to examine different methodologies exploring the sexual politics of body in institutional spaces (particularly the modern university).
BOOM! The Politics of Black Sound | Arts in Society by Evan Ifekoya and Dr Madison MooreSomerset House
BOOM! THE POLITICS OF BLACK SOUND
Evan Ifekoya and Dr Madison Moore research the politics of black queer club spaces through the history of sound system culture in London in the 80s and 90s.
Rest in Public Space | Arts In Society by Anne Frobeen and Dr Luke DickensSomerset House
REST IN PUBLIC SPACE
Makerversity resident Anne Frobeen and Dr Luke Dickens examine new approaches to the function of public space in the context of contemporary urban life.
Food Fictions | Arts in Society by Burton Nitta and Dr Christine BarnesSomerset House
FOOD FICTIONS
Burton Nitta and Dr Christine Barnes researched the stories told about food through the media and the impact on food culture and identity making.
