Lower image copyright credit (green): © Aleksey Popov An exciting opportunity exists for an emerging artist with strong connection to Croydon, for a paid residency creating a work engaging with immersive arts and the topic of system change. Eligibility: We will prioritise artists either identifying as Black or Global Majority (BAME), or of financially disadvantaged…
We were proud to see Swarm members involved in the design and delivery of this online European event about climate action and system change. Following 2 days run as a mock COP involving youth activists, the final day of 20th March involved a cultural component by Swarm members Sophie Ong, Tibor Miklos and Founder David…
Our report documenting and evaluating our major project in collaboration with University of Brighton, STEPS Centre and Wired Sussex,, is now available. Including a capture of key insights gained on how to define and communicate system change to general audiences through the use of the arts, and immersive technology. The report also includes some high…
We are happy to announce the launch of ‘Hidden Paths’ – an informative, immersive art exhibition from our System Change Hive project! October 16, for Brighton Digital Arts Festival. Come and learn about the possibilities, and barriers, to rapid transformations to zero carbon futures with care and social justice at the heart of these transformations.…
Artwork: ‘Ouroboros‘ by Marilyn Foehrenbach The circular economy is a relatively new concept that has been gaining attention due to its promise to decouple growth from resource consumption. It is being promoted by a growing number of researchers and organisations, and has already earned a prominent place in political and business realms across the globe.…
Text by Agnès Prévost. Introduction, interview questions and translation from French (including quotations and French titles) by Noora Puolamaa. Click the title of each artwork to view in detail. Copyright: Agnès Prévost. Title: Commun (Common) …
In September 2016, Swarm Dynamics was invited participated in the 500 year anniversary of Thomas Moore’s Utopia under the umbrella of Somerset House’s UTOPIA Festival. Visit our soundcloud page to tear Swarm’s David Holyoake and Lauren Davies in discussion about radical dreaming, the role of creativity in advancing system change, and the lack of a…
Visit www.environmentjobs.com to read the full ad YOU CAN WORK REMOTELY, IDEALLY FROM LONDON BRIGTHON OR BRUSSELS SO YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET SOME OF OUR TEAM. WE REQUIRE AT LEAST ONE DAY PER WEEK COMMITMENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND SYSTEM CHANGE ISSUES, AND/OR IN THE ARTS AS A FORCE FOR…
Written by Kai Reimer-Watts for Swarm with contributions from the artists, June 2016 Heather and Danton are the creative duo behind the beautifully rich and inspiring 2015 climate album, Decades After Paris (www.DecadesAfterParis.com). They are also a couple, committed to life as both creative collaborators, activists and partners. Heather and Danton work day jobs for…
BY MICHELLE VLATKOVIC “Recently, I found out about a group of artists experimenting and skills sharing called Swarm Dynamics and this got me thinking. I want to sew a truly innovative idea and this is radical. Not for profits could thrive by collaborating with artists in unexpected ways. Engaging with artists beyond messaging in areas…