OUT LOUD RESISTANCE
“in memory of those who dared to dream”
Out Loud - Resistance
The story of a resistant city
Part 1 - Dialogues on Art and Resistance
How does our art resist?
To explore questions surrounding resistance and art
To integrate the interview technique into artistic practice
To extend the microphone to a diverse group of artists, academics and activists
To engage with a broader community
To establish an archive to preserve insights and perspectives
Possible questions
Exploring Resistance:
BACKGROUND AND INSPIRATION
Can you tell us about your background as an artist and what initially inspired you to pursue your artistic practice?
How does your personal background and identity influence your artistic vision and the themes you explore in your work?
How do you draw inspiration from your experiences, surroundings, or current events when developing your artistic ideas?
What role does art play in your life, and how do you see it intersecting with resistance?
PERSPECTIVES ON RESISTANCE
What does resistance mean to you as an artist, and how does it inform your (creative) work?
How do you conceptualize the relationship between art and resistance, and what role do you believe artists play in challenging injustices and advocating for social change?
Can you share any examples of artworks or projects where you've engaged with themes of resistance, activism, or dissent?
Are there artists, activists, or cultural movements that have inspired or influenced your approach to art and resistance?
How do you draw from historical or contemporary examples of resistance and activism in shaping your artistic vision and practice?
Are there specific works of art or cultural artifacts that you find particularly resonant or impactful in addressing themes of resistance and social change?
WITH THE AUDIENCE
How do you balance the risks and responsibilities of using your art as a form of resistance, particularly in contexts where dissent may be discouraged or punished? Have you encountered resistance or pushback in your artistic practice, particularly when addressing controversial or politically charged topics?
Are there any opportunities or moments of hope that you've encountered in your artistic practice that have reaffirmed your commitment to resistance and social change?
ON THE FUTURITY OF ART
Where do you see the intersection of art and resistance heading in the future? Are there emerging trends, movements, or technologies that you're excited about or concerned about in this regard?
Abstracting Resistance:
If resistance had a soundtrack, what song or piece of music would represent it for you? Why does this particular piece resonate with your concept of resistance?
Can you describe the mood, tone, or lyrics of this song and how it embodies the spirit of resistance as you see it?
Imagine resistance as a dance. What movements, rhythms, or gestures would characterize this dance for you?
How does the physicality and expression of this imagined dance reflect the energy, determination, or solidarity of resistance movements?
If you were to create a monument or sculpture symbolizing resistance, what would it look like? What materials would you use, and what elements would be incorporated into its design?
Do you have a slogan that encapsulates your vision of resistance? If so, what is it, and what does it signify for you?
Can you visualize an image or symbol that represents resistance for you? What colors, shapes, or symbols would you include, and what significance do they hold in relation to your concept of resistance?
If you were to tell a story or create a narrative about resistance, what characters, events, or settings would you include?
What themes or messages would you hope to convey through this narrative, and how might it inspire empathy, solidarity, or action among audiences?
Can you articulate a personal manifesto or statement of principles that guides your approach to art and resistance? What values, beliefs, or commitments underpin your creative practice and activism?