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Workshop Report: Extension of Crossmopollinate Glossary Workshop with Fine Art Students at Kathmandu University
The workshop was conducted by us (Inah and Kattya) founders of Crossmopollinate, in collaboration with Pranab Man Singh and Sagar Manandhar for the course Art Theory and Aesthetics X Studio Art. The workshop aimed to explore the intersection of transcultural studies, social art practice and urban transformation. This report provides an overview of the key…
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EP1 – The Handbook of Urban Transformation: Urban Transformation and Placemaking Project
A conversation between Inah Kim, Kattyayani Joag and Mihir Desai. Kattyayani Joag (KJ): We are here today to talk about the Handbook of Urban Transformation, which is a part of the Urban Transformation and Placemaking project, fostering learning from South Asia and Germany. The Handbook initially arose out of interactions that we had between the…
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Introducing Crossmopollinate, the Research Lab of ColLAB, running parallel to Interval.
Crossmopollinate consists of junior researchers aiming to integrate transcultural studies with design thinking to facilitate outcome-oriented research projects. Our methodological guidelines encompass several key principles. Firstly, we advocate for a transcultural paradigm that acknowledges the intricate interconnectedness of cultures, offering a richer understanding of human experiences. Secondly, we emphasize horizontality, promoting non-hierarchical research methods and…