The rising right in Ireland and the International Brigade creative link. Series 5 Episode 2
Release Date: 03/08/2024
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The rising right in Ireland and the International Brigade creative link. Series 5 Episode 2
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In this week's episode we have Raquel Montero Calero (artist), Paul Murphy (Irish TD) and Glynn Mathews (in the space station). Raquel Montero Calero, a Spanish born Artist living in Ireland talking about her creative project “Corseted Art (when creativity bursts)” a journey of discovery about the International brigades in Ireland and how these story’s impacted her understanding of conflict of the Spanish civil war and its relevance today. Paul Murphy TD member of the Irish Parliament gives us an important update and analysis on growth of far right in Ireland. Glynn...
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info_outlineIn this week's episode we have Raquel Montero Calero (artist), Paul Murphy (Irish TD) and Glynn Mathews (in the space station).
Raquel Montero Calero, a Spanish born Artist living in Ireland talking about her creative project “Corseted Art (when creativity bursts)” a journey of discovery about the International brigades in Ireland and how these story’s impacted her understanding of conflict of the Spanish civil war and its relevance today.
Paul Murphy TD member of the Irish Parliament gives us an important update and analysis on growth of far right in Ireland.
Glynn Mathews with the space station commentary which inevitably focuses on the George Galloway Election results and what this means for left and right.
Raquel 0-32 mins, Paul 32-59 mins, Glynn 59-130 mins.
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More Information and links
Raquel Montero multi-disciplined artist - https://www.instagram.com/visceralartstudio?igsh=Y2hlMmkzbHkzb2h2
Performance play - Corseted Art (when creativity bursts)
Ramor theatre, Virginia, Co. Cavan, 8 pm, 12 Oct 2024
We have two songs for this episode from Raquel. The first is from Odhran who is a Irish music producer that works with Raquel. This song "golden Era" speaks about artists and their power. The second song is "La romántica" by Juan José Manzano and is part of the play created by Raquel.
Goldern Era - Odd Numbers https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MH85PuheF1VluJN5wSIZG?si=7ktRIPzBTaSEgynTYsk95w
"La romántica" by Juan José Manzano https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MH85PuheF1VluJN5wSIZG?si=2j7uVNcVQoqZnzCJi0JKug
The artwork for this episode was created by Raquel and is part of a collection of made during covid lockdown. The work is inspired by the interior of a broken TV and how overwhelming the digital era is and how much needed is to keep the creative aspect alive, nurtured and active.
Paul Murphy TD More information https://www.letusrise.ie/