Creative Activism: Art and Development Alternatives

In this project, Ruth worked with artist and researcher Emilie Flower to bring together groups of academics, artists and activists in Kampala and in Dhaka to explore how art could open space for the political imagination. We worked from the premise that imagination is not just something we have; it's something we generate together, through shared experiences, languages and ideas; through image, stories, dance, and music. Tapping into the rich cultural and artistic heritage of the places we come from, participants used art to experience the world differently and to dream up visions of a more just and sustainable world. Artists involved in the project created a series of artistic responses, which can be viewed online.