Kris_etc
@krisetc.bsky.social
I hate bios. I still climb trees. Living in a tiny island at the bottom of the world. Writing horror stories and fairytales, and apparently living in one. A cellular chain of words.
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Built palimpsest in raking light. St Andrew’s St., Norwich.
April 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Built palimpsest in raking light. St Andrew’s St., Norwich.
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Hard to see how Creative Australia is going to weather this. Lawyers now engaged. CA lost last year when Casey Jenkins sued after they withdrew an awarded grant after rightwing pressure, and this is - by several orders - a much worse decision. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/culture...
‘It’s despicable’: Creative Australia in crisis after Venice Biennale decision
Lawyers have been engaged as Creative Australia and the arts minister both refuse to say what really happened before the dumping of Australia’s representative at the Venice Biennale.
www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au
February 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Hard to see how Creative Australia is going to weather this. Lawyers now engaged. CA lost last year when Casey Jenkins sued after they withdrew an awarded grant after rightwing pressure, and this is - by several orders - a much worse decision. www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/culture...
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Like too many Australian institutions, Creative Australia has been Zionized.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Artist Lindy Lee quits Creative Australia amid calls for inquiry into Venice Biennale decision
The federal arts body rescinded artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino's invitation to represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale last week, after a Liberal senator questioned the de...
www.sbs.com.au
February 21, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Like too many Australian institutions, Creative Australia has been Zionized.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
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Rather than Creative Australia providing a list of subjects and people that artists must avoid, it would be far more efficient to seek guidance directly from the real authority:
the Israel lobby. #auspol #estimates
the Israel lobby. #auspol #estimates
It would be great if Creative Australia could provide a list of subjects and people that artists must avoid if they wish to keep their govt contracts over the next 25 years #estimates
February 25, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Rather than Creative Australia providing a list of subjects and people that artists must avoid, it would be far more efficient to seek guidance directly from the real authority:
the Israel lobby. #auspol #estimates
the Israel lobby. #auspol #estimates
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"Cultural McCarthyism in Australia is not theoretical – it is happening in real time, and it is suffocating the very institutions meant to champion creative freedom. The only way forward is to resist, vocally and unapologetically."
— Samuel Cairnduff & Greg Barns
johnmenadue.com/cultural-mcc...
— Samuel Cairnduff & Greg Barns
johnmenadue.com/cultural-mcc...
Cultural McCarthyism in Australia: The new battleground for artistic freedom - Pearls and Irritations
The war in Gaza has, since October 2013, become a crucible for Australia's cultural sector, exposing fault lines in pre-eminent institutions.
johnmenadue.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"Cultural McCarthyism in Australia is not theoretical – it is happening in real time, and it is suffocating the very institutions meant to champion creative freedom. The only way forward is to resist, vocally and unapologetically."
— Samuel Cairnduff & Greg Barns
johnmenadue.com/cultural-mcc...
— Samuel Cairnduff & Greg Barns
johnmenadue.com/cultural-mcc...
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Israel activist Ofir Birenbaum, political moves, and the Creative Australia imbroglio. Wendy Bacon & @yaakov-aharon.bsky.social investigate
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/israel-activ...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/israel-activ...
Israel agitator Birenbaum and the Creative Australia sackings - Michael West
The man behind Cairo Takeaway stunt closed social media accounts, but not before congratulating Creative Australia on artist sackings.
michaelwest.com.au
February 26, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Israel activist Ofir Birenbaum, political moves, and the Creative Australia imbroglio. Wendy Bacon & @yaakov-aharon.bsky.social investigate
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/israel-activ...
#auspol
michaelwest.com.au/israel-activ...
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From Creative Australia to Sydney writers’ festival, the direct threat facing the arts is coming from within:
Louise Adler
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Louise Adler
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
From Creative Australia to Sydney writers’ festival, the direct threat facing the arts is coming from within | Louise Adler
In this adapted extract from What’s the Big Idea? Louise Adler looks at the failure of Australian cultural leaders shying from risk and artistic vision – and letting the tail wag the dog
www.theguardian.com
February 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM
From Creative Australia to Sydney writers’ festival, the direct threat facing the arts is coming from within:
Louise Adler
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Louise Adler
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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New piece.
This isn't over by a long shot for Creative Australia and Khaled Sabsabi.
This isn't over by a long shot for Creative Australia and Khaled Sabsabi.
No apology, no backbone, not over yet
On the fallout from Creative Australia's decision to withdraw its Venice invitation to artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino
open.substack.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:22 AM
New piece.
This isn't over by a long shot for Creative Australia and Khaled Sabsabi.
This isn't over by a long shot for Creative Australia and Khaled Sabsabi.
The way these men spoke you’d think they thought they were facing a natural disaster of epic proportions.
February 27, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The way these men spoke you’d think they thought they were facing a natural disaster of epic proportions.
you what now?
The U.S. Marshals Service has deputized members of Elon Musk’s private security team, granting them specific rights and protections as federal law enforcement agents.
February 23, 2025 at 7:52 PM
you what now?
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
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Also shout out to Germany. How's that return to fascism going for y'all?
February 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Also shout out to Germany. How's that return to fascism going for y'all?
Fascinating news, beautifully described. #IndoEuropean #LanguageDispersal #Humanity
hms.harvard.edu/news/ancient...
hms.harvard.edu/news/ancient...
Ancient-DNA Study Identifies Originators of Indo-European Language Family
Findings resolve “steppe hypothesis” enigma
hms.harvard.edu
February 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Fascinating news, beautifully described. #IndoEuropean #LanguageDispersal #Humanity
hms.harvard.edu/news/ancient...
hms.harvard.edu/news/ancient...
It’s quite warm today
January 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM
It’s quite warm today
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A protest movement has erupted across Reddit, where dozens of subreddits banned X links to protest Elon Musk.
More than 50 Reddit communities ban X links to protest Musk
The cascade of link bans came after Musk made a hand gesture at a Monday rally that many compared to a Nazi salute, which many cited in their protests, among other things.
www.nbcnews.com
January 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
A protest movement has erupted across Reddit, where dozens of subreddits banned X links to protest Elon Musk.
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Last year taught me that life is far too short to be arguing with people who are determined not to listen, so I am adopting a no-exceptions immediate mute policy if you sound like any of these squares because quite frankly if you’re going to snap out of it you’ll do it yourself.
January 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Last year taught me that life is far too short to be arguing with people who are determined not to listen, so I am adopting a no-exceptions immediate mute policy if you sound like any of these squares because quite frankly if you’re going to snap out of it you’ll do it yourself.
Triplets were adopted immediately and Prince came home with us. Magnificent goatee. #fosterkittens
January 4, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Triplets were adopted immediately and Prince came home with us. Magnificent goatee. #fosterkittens
My usual “the weird week” habit is watching a couple of series I’ve had bookmarked and I struck gold… first up was Black Doves (a little too visually graphic for me in parts) and now uncomfortably close to my current life situation… Man In The Inside.
December 31, 2024 at 5:13 AM
My usual “the weird week” habit is watching a couple of series I’ve had bookmarked and I struck gold… first up was Black Doves (a little too visually graphic for me in parts) and now uncomfortably close to my current life situation… Man In The Inside.
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Light and stone, West Kennet Long Barrow, Wiltshire, 28 July 2024. Merry Christmas to one and all.
December 25, 2024 at 7:29 AM
Light and stone, West Kennet Long Barrow, Wiltshire, 28 July 2024. Merry Christmas to one and all.
The usual festivities have been enlivened by the foster kittens who believe they’re in an escape room and are each determined to win!
#FestiveSeason #FosterKittens #Cars #Christmas
#FestiveSeason #FosterKittens #Cars #Christmas
December 24, 2024 at 8:47 PM
The usual festivities have been enlivened by the foster kittens who believe they’re in an escape room and are each determined to win!
#FestiveSeason #FosterKittens #Cars #Christmas
#FestiveSeason #FosterKittens #Cars #Christmas
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It's ridiculous that Luigi Mangione can just plead "not guilty" to a murder when we all know he did it, say the people who are supporting Benjamin Netanyahu x
December 23, 2024 at 7:14 PM
It's ridiculous that Luigi Mangione can just plead "not guilty" to a murder when we all know he did it, say the people who are supporting Benjamin Netanyahu x