As part of the Manchester ESRC Festival of Social Science 2024 , The University of Manchester’s Research Platforms hosted a dynamic research café at Contact Theatre, showcasing " The Art of Research " over lunch. The event explored the rewards and challenges of participatory research, featuring artists Cookie Love from Folie Art and Design Oskar with a K , in collaboration with Creative Producer Sophie Macauley from Grit Studios.
Chaired by John McAuliffe , Director of Creative Manchester, the event featured Birte Vogel , who shared insights from her humanitarian project, The Art of Peace ; which uses street art to examine conflict-affected spaces and their political implications for policy-making. Additionally, Peter Wade presented the online exhibition Cultures of Anti-racism in Latin America showcasing how artists confront racism and inequality.
The event concluded with participants transforming used paint cans into creative keepsakes, promoting sustainable art practices. This engaging experience highlighted the profound impact of creativity in academic exploration.
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