In this episode, our guest is Poulomi Basu, a Kolkata-born and London-based artist who works at the intersection of art, activism, and technology – often inspired by ecofeminism. Together, we look at the interconnectedness of racial, gender and ecological issues experienced by women in the Global South and ask how women might embrace and transcend traditional gender roles in advocating for the planet. We explore the radical potential of care in forging solidarity and resistance and reflect on the importance of coalition building beyond the single artist or institution. Finally, we consider new ways of storytelling, such as virtual reality, and discuss how these immersive, embodied experiences can help to urge social, environmental and political change.

“Feminisms in the Museum” is written and produced by Eliza Apperly and Alondra Meier. Sound design and editing by Benjamin Nash, Nora Mihle, Annelien Van Heymbeeck and Andreas König. Artwork by Diana Ejaita. Project curation by Michael Dieminger. Project management by Selina McKay.

Our podcast is part of the 99 Questions programme at Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss. For more information and show notes, visit https://www.humboldtforum.org/en/programm/digitales-angebot/digital-en/feminisms-in-the-museum-109860/.