Designing Protest

Syrup is a feminist design and print platform. Established in 2016, we create experiences, work with communities and design exhibitions with an interactive focus.  We produce an annual print magazine and host collaborative events.

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Join Syrup Magazine for a late at the People's History Museum exploring protest in all its forms.

People's History Museum

We'll be showcasing projects and celebrating designers and artists who are using their creativity, energy and passion to make their voice heard and create platforms for others. There will be workshops, spoken word, film screenings and exhibitions and installations. Get inspired, connect with people, and learn how to use your skills and passions to take ACTION. Line up!Future Prompts // projection installation A series of proposed scenarios aiming to prompt thoughts towards future developments and downfalls within increasing environmental and political uncertainty.Adam Griffiths is a multidisciplinary designer, researcher and educator at Manchester School of Art and founder and curator at transient_space, a digital gallery exploring the concepts of time, space and the culture of the screen. @ra_bear / @transient_space <a href="http://www.ra-bear.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.ra-bear.com</a>Sadness is a no gO-Zone // exhibition Artists’ and designers’ responses to the climate crisis and the work of environmental organisation Adapt. With a focus on happiness and motivation, the exhibition handles climate communication in an innovative way!Adapt is a climate organisation using design, humour and contemporary culture to communicate climate issues in an engaging way. Founded by Josie Tucker and Richard Ashton, two designers who, frustrated with the climate crisis, decided to put their efforts into activism. @adapt_____ <a href="http://www.adaptivecapacity.world/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.adaptivecapacity.world</a>Voiced // sound installation A new sound project by Syrup. The audio piece will explore the 21st century meaning of protest. How has the meaning changed over time, and what does it mean for different communities? Voiced creates a listening experience that we will invite people to add to throughout the evening.WORKSHOPSThis Garden of OursAlsa Artwork and Jessica El Mal are the artists behind ‘This Garden of Ours’, recently exhibited as part of Journey’s Festival International and was recently on show at Manchester Museum. They will be running a workshop that combine a range of activities inspired by the project which question our relationship with the natural world and explore what a radical future could look like. Find out more about their work and get involved with the activities over the course of the evening.www.elmalart.com/this-garden-of-ours@elmalartEasy Peel Easy Peel is a design studio working across various mediums and disciplines to problem solve and not problem solve. They view their studio as a place to experiment, expand and progress design thinking in a fun and tangible way. www.easypeelstudio.comFILM SCREENINGSAlice Russell: Agents of Change Justyna Kabala &amp; Enora Robin : Night Shifts Emily Briselden-Waters &amp; Bella Riza : Patricia Oliver Halstead : This Garden of Ours SPOKEN WORDAlice Briselden-Waters @alicebdenergyAfshan D’souza-Lodhi@afshandl This event is free to attend. The People's History Museum is a fully accessible space. Information about access can be found <a href="https://phm.org.uk/visit/access/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<a href="http://www.syrupmagazine.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.syrupmagazine.co.uk </a>@syrupmagazine

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