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Interview

Teatro Munganga: “You Can’t Change the Whole World, But You Can Change Small Worlds”

In this interview, Teatro Munganga founders Claudia Maoli and Carlos Lagoeiro reflect on nearly 40 years of socially engaged theatre, their vision of democracy, and the ideas behind Democreation - a participatory performance that invites audiences to collectively reimagine democracy through art, dialogue, and community.

Nightivism

Interview

In conversation with author and activist Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel

Juan Tomás Ávila Laurel belongs to the ethnic minority of the Annobonese, of whom only around eight thousand people remain in the world. Considered a benchmark of postcolonial African literature, he is the most translated author from Equatorial Guinea.

Race & Ethnicity

Interview

Building Democracy Through Theatre: An Interview with the Social Community Theatre Centre

The Social Community Theatre Centre (SCT Centre) uses theatre to foster inclusion, well-being, and civic engagement. They joined our recent workshop in Turin on democracy and culture and Fabiana Re from SCT shares her insights.

General

Interview

Reclaiming the Night: Emiko Gejic on Club Culture as Political Power

What if club culture wasn’t just about nightlife, but about reclaiming the city as a democratic space? In Berlin, Emiko Geijc weaves together cultural activism, grassroots organizing, and political advocacy to protect and reimagine nightlife as a vital part of urban democracy.

Nightivism

Interview

Imagining Everyday Life Differently, A Conversation with Kenneth Bailey of DS4SI

What if democracy wasn’t just about choosing between pre-set options, but about imagining new ones altogether as a community? In Boston, Kenneth Bailey and his team at the Design Studio for Social Intervention (ds4si) work at the intersection of community organizing, design, and cultural practice to make that vision real.

Race & Ethnicity