Economy
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Mugabe’s Naughty 91st and Other Horror Stories from Harare
February 20, 2015 -
On the eve of birthday celebrations for President Robert Mugabe, spoken word artist Comrade Fatso describes the Game of Thrones scenario unfolding in Zimbabwe, where various factions are vying to succeed the nation’s only post-independence leader against a backdrop of crippling poverty and unemployment. More -
Meet the Million Migrant Workers Living Beneath Beijing’s Streets
January 24, 2015 -
Former bomb shelters are now home to countless young migrants seeking to save rent as they forge a new life in the Chinese capital. In this intimate video portrait, co-published with Al Jazeera America, a 21-year-old Mongolian street peddler shows off his underground apartment and shares his dreams of making it big as an actor in Beijing. More -
Miley, Eric and Me: Basel’s Dazzle and the Dark Death Around Us
December 18, 2014 -
The artist Mel Chin speaks to the uncanny experience of witnessing a VIP-only Miley Cyrus performance at Art Basel – Miami Beach as the Eric Garner grand jury decision provoked street protests across the nation. More -
Why Do We Expect Artists to Work for Free? Here’s How We Can Change the System
December 2, 2014 -
Only 10 percent of arts graduates make a living from their creative practice. Artist William Powhida maps the institutional structures that keep most artists broke, and shares strategies for spreading the wealth. More -
Saskia Sassen Talks Finance, Climate, Race, Immigration and How We Can Begin to Fix Our Planet
October 27, 2014 -
The pioneering sociologist speaks with Creative Time Chief Curator Nato Thompson as part of our 2014 Summit Series. More