Simon Butler. Migrate Art: We Are Part Of A Larger We

Episode Summary:

In the wake of the myriad crises of the past two decades - art helps the world to be felt - by its inhabitants - spurring thinking, engagement and even action. In this episode we meet Simon Butler, founder of Migrate Art Charity, who delves into most pressing issues of today that the media and global society are disconnected from. We talk about his latest project The Scorched Earth, turning ash from burnt crops of Iraqi Kurdistan into art, organised in direct response to widespread deliberate destruction of the war-torn fields that impact the economy, ecosystem, and intimidating local communities. Simon explains to us how he changes the perspective on charity auctions, using the voice of significant artists, adv ...