The Tarp Shed Occupation of Public Spaces

This essay explores the use of tarpaulin in a unique protest strategy that was used in the Anti CAA NRC protests in India. Usually used for shelter and domestic purposes, Tarpaulin as a giant installation disrupting the public space proved to be a powerful symbol of anti authoritarianism. 

From the book Beyond Molotovs – A Visual Handbook of Anti-Authoritarian Strategies

Another Way to Hold Things

In this interview, I speak with Kristan Kennedy, an artist and curator currently working as the co-artistic director at the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA). We discuss her artistic journey, the process of staying true to one’s own principles while working within an institutional setting and how we can reimagine these spaces to better serve their communities.

The Social Forms of Art (SoFA) Journal, June 2025

Copyleft: Art That Belongs to the People

In this interview, I speak with Ali Cat, a printmaker and artist based in Portland, Oregon, whose work seamlessly blends art and activism. We explore Ali’s artistic approach and discuss how it challenges traditional ideas of ownership, value, and accessibility in the art world. We also delve into the question: Where do we want our art to exist in the world today?

The Social Forms of Art (SoFA) Journal, March 2025

Let Singing Serve the City

In this interview, I speak with Mari Schay, a music educator with over 23 years of experience, about fostering creativity and building community through music and singing together.

The Social Forms of Art (SoFA) Journal, Dec 2024

Where Do We Go From Here?

In this interview, I speak with Lou Blumberg, artist and organizer, about the ongoing genocide of the Palestinian people, the grief we all share, and the rise of protest encampments at universities across the U.S.

The Social Forms of Art (SoFA) Journal, June 2024

Make Caring Cool Again

In this interview, I speak with Sophie von Rohr, a sex ed teacher and union socialist, about consent-based teaching, the potential for social transformation in the classroom, and creating healthy working conditions for educators.

The Social Forms of Art (SoFA) Journal, March 2024

Keeping the Keepsakes Alive

In this interview, I chat with Simi Malhotra, a dynamic presence in Portland and fellow New Delhi native. We discuss ways to bloom in a different country while staying connected to our roots.

The Social Forms of Art (SoFA) Journal, Dec 2023