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Episode Synopsis
This series of conversations with art educators, practitioners and makers expands on the ideas presented by Visualise: The Runnymede Trust and Freelands Foundation 2024 report on Race & Inclusion in Secondary School Art Education. In this episode 'Classroom Portraits' we are joined by Exodus Crooks, a Birmingham-based multi-disciplinary artist and educator who works with installation, film-making and text. Through their practice they explore ideas of self-determination, religion and spirituality at the intersection of education, using their role as a teacher to re-imagine Western pedagogy. Exodus has previously exhibited with Iniva, Ikon Gallery and the National Gallery, among others. Today they’ll be joining me to discuss their experience as both an educator and former student, and how we can transform the art curriculum within the classroom. Freelands Foundation works to broaden access to art education and the visual arts across the UK. They work with teachers and educators to develop diverse and ambitious approaches to art education. Read the report Visualise report here. Executive producer and host Lou MensahShade Podcast InstagramShade Podcast WebsiteMusic King Henry IV original composition for Shade Podcast by Brian JacksonEdit & Mix by Tess DavidsonEditorial support from Anne KimunguyiPodcast design Joel Antoine-Wilkinson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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