Culture Chats is a round table discussion that intertwines cultural and social conversations with performance; while delving into the minds of some of the leading contemporary voices in Irish culture - watch the first installment above.
Through this accessible and free flowing conversation the panel of artists, musicians, writers and actors discuss their creative processes, artistic drives, performative anxieties and triumphs while intercutting performances and examples of their work.
The first episode features musician Erica Cody, writer Felispeaks, visual artist Maser, DJ/Broadcaster Tara Stewart and musician James Vincent McMorrow discussing spectacle and performance.
The chat is led by Matthew Nevin, Co Director of MART Gallery Studios Dublin and CIACLA Contemporary Irish Arts Center Los Angeles.
The episode focuses on these multidisciplinary artists whose performance work whether it be song, words, movement or visuals have contributed significantly to Contemporary Irish Culture in recent years. Their work often brings political, personal and social issues to the fore and they discuss themes of performative responsibility, activity and artistry.
"Over the years as a Curator, Filmmaker and Artist I have worked on some large scale projects and many little ones," says Matthew Nevin. "I have engaged with many artists balancing the struggles that come with creativity, the highs and the lows, people succeeding while also fighting a battle to keep both their practice and culture alive. By producing Culture Chats I want to bring my experience and the experience of others together to provide a platform for contemporary artists to have a voice in helping to build a better future for Irish culture." ~ Matthew Nevin
The show is running as part of CIACLA's 'Between You and Me' 2020/2021 Program which has been previously supported by Culture Ireland, Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme, Screen Ireland and MART Gallery & Studios.
