I write ideas about things that feel important to me, relating to culture, civic and social rights, cultural democracy and place. You will find a selection of articles and essays here.
News & Articles”
Culture Grows from Place
More than a decade after the London Olympics transformed large parts of East London, this article asks who benefits when culture becomes central to urban development — and what happens to the cultures already rooted in local communities.
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People Shape Place: Everyday Culture and the Commons
An article reflecting on Hastings Commons and the idea that places are shaped not only through buildings, ownership or regeneration, but through the people, relationships, care and everyday cultural practices that bring them to life.
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Communities: How Culture Connects Us
A reflection on everyday culture, community connection, and the role of shared places, relationships and participation in shaping cultural life.
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