An epic analysis of 5,000 years of civilisation argues that a global collapse is coming unless inequality is vanquished

Reboot Dialogue #33 (Reboot2030 Live Stream)Yoshua Bengio in conversation with Nico Andreas HellerAs AI rapidly advances towards human-level capabilities, th...

Annotations to Art, Politics and Life itself [#12] Nico Heller in Conversation with the artist André StittThis episode of Annotations features André Stitt, a...

Reboot Dialogue #32 (Reboot2030 Live Stream)John Davenport in conversation with Nico Andreas HellerStudies show that identity fraud cost $52 billion globally...

Annotations to Art, Politics and Life itself [#11] Nico Heller in Conversation with Irish Performance Artist Brian PattersonIn the crucible of Northern Irela...

Reboot Dialogue #31 (Reboot2030 Live Stream)Pawel Ngei in conversation with Nico Andreas HellerIn an era of multiple global crises – from the climate emergen...

Annotations to Art, Politics and Life itself [#10] Nico Heller in Conversation with Taiwanese Curator Erica Yu-Wen Huang This episode tackles the pressing challenges facing politically engaged artists and curators in an era of eroding artistic freedoms. We explore how the global rise of illiberalism reshapes creative expression, resistance, and critical practice. And we dissect the evolving relationships between art, politics, and audience engagement, offering insights into navigating these turbulent waters. The dialogue confronts the big questions: How can critical voices persist and adapt? What role do curators play in supporting provocative art? And what strategies emerge as artists and institutions grapple with new forms of censorship and control? Joining us to explore these critical issues is Erica Yu-Wen Huang, an independent curator based in Taipei. With a Master's in Museum Studies from the University of Leicester, Erica brings valuable experience as former Curator at Hong Kong's Centre for Heritage, Arts & Textile. Her curatorial research on hybrid cultures, migration, and geopolitics uniquely positions her to dissect the complex interplay between art, politics, and societal change in our current global climate. Further information about Erica Yu-Wen Huang is available at linkedin.com/in/erica-yuwen-huang. Her blog can be found at ericayuwenhuang.tumblr.com. To ensure you never miss an Annotations Dialogue, do subscribe to our YouTube channel and our newsletter at www.annotations.art. If you are already a free subscriber and like what we do, please consider upgrading to a paid subscription.

Annotations to Art, Politics and Life itself [#9] Nico Heller in Conversation with Lou Mo Lou Mo is a leading Taipei-based artist and curator, specialising in her curatorial practice in contemporary Asian and African art. She read Art History at McGill University (2009-2013), graduating with a BA, and later studied Chinese Art in the Asian Studies division of the École des hautes études en sciences sociales in Paris (2014-2017). In 2022 Lou was selected as one of four guest curators of the 14th Dakar Bienniale in Senegal (2022) and in 2023-24 she curated Hot Flux: Modern and Contemporary Photography in Taiwan and Africa at the Tainan Art Museum. As a member of the School of Mutants collective, her works have been exhibited in venues such as the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, the Centre Pompidou Metz, the 12th Berlin Bienniale, the autostrada biennale, and the Glasgow International. Her other research-based works have recently been exhibited at the Hong-Gah Museum and The Cube Space in Taipei, and the Kochi Bienniale in India. In this dialogue, we explore how Lou, as a Chinese-Canadian female curator and artist, engages with, frames, and presents the practices and work of different African and Asian artists through a decolonial lens, centring non-European artistic approaches rather than relating them primarily to Western conventions. Further information about Lou Mo is available via www.linkedin.com/in/lou-mo-19425520. Her blog can be found at ostrakaap.wordpress.com. To ensure you never miss an Annotations Dialogue, do subscribe to our YouTube channel and our newsletter at www.annotations.art. If you are already a free subscriber and like what we do, please consider upgrading to a paid subscription.

Annotations to Art, Politics and Life itself [#8] Nico Andreas Heller in Conversation with Iman AounIn a region where narratives often clash, Iman Aoun's art...

Reboot Dialogue #30 (Reboot2030 Live Stream)Jean-Désiré Kouassi in conversation with Nico Andreas HellerDigitalisation is a key driver of both economic and s...

Annotations to Art, Politics and Life itself [#7] Nico Andreas Heller in Conversation with Yvon NgassamYvon Ngassam, based in Douala, Cameroon, combines trad...

Reboot Dialogue #29 (Reboot2030 Live Stream) Akufuna Muyunda in conversation with Nico Andreas Heller In Zambia, climate change sparks severe repercussions: crop failures afflict six million families; dwindling rainfall deepens water scarcity, impacting rural life; diseases like malaria surge, straining health systems; smallholder farmers suffer livelihood losses, prompting diversification efforts; and rampant deforestation worsens environmental degradation, heightening climate risks. These interconnected challenges demand immediate action, highlighting the urgent need for global cooperation in addressing climate change's disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities in Africa and beyond. Our guest today to talk about the impact of climate change in Zambia is Akufuna Muyunda. He is an award-winning climate leader and social entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in environmental advocacy. He is also the founder of Young Volunteers for Environment Zambia and serves as volunteer Director of Green Investments at the Farmers Development Cooperative Union. More information about Akufuna Muyunda and his work is available at https://www.democracyschool.com/contributors. To never miss a Reboot Dialogue, subscribe to our newsletter at https://reboot2030.substack.com.

Reboot Dialogue #28 (Reboot2030 Live Stream) Susanna Cafaro in conversation with Nico Andreas Heller Europe over the past ten years has seen a tectonic shift to the right, both at the level of member states, and at the European level. But what exactly does that mean? How will this shift affect European policy, relations between member states and indeed the European Union itself, or rather European ‘supranational’ democracy – both in the short- and in the long term? In this podcast we explore these questions and ask how can Europe defend itself against a sustained attack from far-right populists and anti-European nationalists? Joining us for this discussion is Susanna Cafaro, a leading European federalist and professor of European Union law at the University of Salento (Italy). More information about Susanna Cafaro is available at https://www.democracyschool.com/contributors. Also of interest to viewers/listeners might be the Supranational Democracy Dialogue Susanna hosts every year. More information about this gathering/conference is available at https://supranationaldemocracy.net/2024/02/09/call-for-papers-supranational-democracy-dialogue-vi-edition/

Annotations to Art, Politics and Life itself [#5]Nico Andreas Heller in Conversation with Valérie OsoufValérie Osouf is a French documentary film maker and a...