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The Farewell Glacier:
An Expedition to the ArcticJanuary 4, 2013 —
This short video shows poet Nick Drake reading “The Farewell Glacier” on an expedition to the high Arctic led by Cape Farewell, a non-profit that brings together artists and scientists to foster cultural responses to climate change. More -
Freedom from Debt:
The New American DreamJanuary 2, 2013 —
Millions of American households are in debt to banks, hospitals, credit card companies and student loan providers. In this short film, Strike Debt profiles a typical American family under severe debtor duress. More -
The XYZ Show: Exposing Injustice in Kenya with Latex Puppets
December 26, 2012 —
Creative Time Reports editor Marisa Mazria Katz visited the Nairobi studio of the XYZ Show, one of the most beloved TV programs in Africa, months before Kenya’s next general election. More -
The World’s Busiest Border Crossing: San Diego to Tijuana
December 20, 2012 —
The metropolitan area of San Diego—Tijuana is home to over 5 million people. But it is divided between two nations by the San Ysidro Port of Entry. This video, a Creative Time Reports open call submission, depicts the architecture of the world’s busiest border crossing. More -
DREAMers: Undocumented Youth Turn Images into Political Acts
December 19, 2012 —
President Obama has granted a swath of undocumented youth stays of deportation under the provisions of the DREAM Act. But he has also deported 1.4 million immigrants living in the U.S. illegally. Roberto Lovato explains how art fits into, and can change, this picture. More
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Editor’s Letter
Five years after Creative Time Reports’ inception, the project is coming to a close. Editor Marisa Mazria Katz reflects on some of the most moving pieces that solidified CTR as a unique platform that elevates artists’ voices.
Contributing Artists
Zanele Muholi
Johannesburg, South Africa
Mel Chin
Burnsville, NC, USA
Beyza Boyacioglu
New York, NY, USA
James Bridle
London, England
Bénédicte Desrus
Mexico City, Mexico