We Are “Nature” Defending Itself: Entangling Art, Activism and Autonomous Zones
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We Are “Nature” Defending Itself: Entangling Art, Activism and Autonomous Zones
We Are “Nature” Defending Itself: Entangling Art, Activism and Autonomous Zones
Chronicles the story of the ZAD (zone to defend), a resistant land occupation emerging out of a decades-long struggle which stopped a new airport project. Fremeaux and Jordan blend rich eyewitness accounts with theory, inspired by a diverse array of approaches, from neo-animism to revolutionary biology, insurrectionary writings and radical art history.
Siegebreakers: A discussion of Justin Podur’s novel set in Gaza
Siegebreakers: A discussion of Justin Podur’s novel set in Gaza
Under the crushing weight of the siege of Gaza, Laila and Nasser are members of the Palestinian resistance fighting desperately to free their people. Together, they learn of a plan to unite the disparate Palestinian factions and break Israel’s siege. Unknown to them, Ari, a brilliant Israeli spy, has decided that his conscience can no longer allow him to participate in the starvation of Gaza. A double agent whose every move is under mounting suspicion, Ari reaches out to the American contractors who trained him with a secret plan. As they all struggle to break the siege, they face the wrath of the Israeli military machine.