#172 - Craftivism: How Artists Use Crafts to Change the World
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English - February 21, 2024 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEducation History education facts film fun generalknowledge history humour mythology science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Throughout history, there have been so many different methods people have used to affect change in the world, from peaceful protests to revolutions that are anything but quiet. But one of the methods that has risen to prominence over the last century or so is “craftivism”: a word that combines craft and activism. Charlotte talks all about craftivism in today's episode, from the banners made by the Suffragettes to more modern campaigns for high street chains to pay their employees a living wage.
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