The Arts Show: Trashion

The Arts Show: Throwing it Out There

In anticipation of the opening of the Museum of Archaeology's latest exhibition 'Throwing it Out There: the Archaeology of Ritual, Rivers and Rubbish', Charlotte spoke to some of the Museum and Artefact Studies students who worked on the project. From discussing the concept of ritual to their favourite objects, tune-in to understand the behind-the-scenes process behind the exhibition's curation! 'Throwing it Out There' runs from 16 June to 12 November in Palace Green Library's Museum of Archaeology. You can follow @duthingstodo on Instagram to find out more. Don't forget to also follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram to stay updated about future live and on-demand projects.

The Arts Show: Intersectional Feminist Society (Part 2)

In the final part of The Arts Show’s special International Women’s Day series with Durham Intersectional Feminist Society, the discussion focuses on how to act on intersectionality. From calling out problematic behaviours to thinking more critically about the limitations of university modules, this episode provides concrete advice about the process of educating yourself and others about the importance of intersectional feminism. Content Warning: This on-demand episode contains references to discrimination and sexual violence. You can keep up-to-date with Intersectional Feminist Society by following @durham_intfemsoc on Instagram. Don’t forget to follow @purple_radio_arts to stay updated about future on-demand and live content.

The Arts Show: Intersectional Feminist Society (Part 1)

In anticipation of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Charlotte talks to members of Durham Intersectional Feminist Society’s executive committee. Speaking to Fleur de Bono, Rachel Lawrence, Tallulah Paul Blake and Beth Chalk, the first half of this two-part on-demand series covers the key aspects of intersectionality and how it links to student life at Durham. Tune in to listen to important discussions about defining intersectionality, considering its relationship to the arts, and issues like elitism and representation in Durham. Content Warning: This on-demand episode contains references to discrimination and sexual violence. You can keep up-to-date with Intersectional Feminist Society by following @durham_intfemsoc on Instagram. Don’t forget to follow @purple_radio_arts to stay updated about future on-demand and live content.

The Arts Show: Trashion

In the latest instalment of The Arts Show (on-demand), Charlotte chats to Kate and Sam from Trashion. The pair talk about Durham's latest fashion-based project, why sustainability is so important, and how to make it more accessible for students. To keep up-to-date with Trashion's amazing work, follow @durhamtrashion on Instagram.  You can also follow @purple_radio_arts to hear about future podcast episodes and live content.

Signed by the Author: Ep5 - I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

This week Sam and Charlotte talk about the art of the travel book. From interrailing to slow travelling, Michael Palin to Simon Reeve, the pair consider why everyone loves hearing travel stories. Tune in for insight into Charlotte's obsession with Frida Kahlo and why travelling on cargo ships is the way forward. For updates on future episodes of Signed by the Author, follow @purple_radio_arts on Instagram.