Celebrate the vibrant history of activism in Port Adelaide. Join artist Katie Sfetkidis and a group of local activists for an afternoon of insightful and passionate conversations about the rich and varied history of political struggle in the area.
From Aboriginal rights to LGBTQIA+ advocacy, the environment movement to housing and employment rights, Port Adelaide citizens have been leaders in driving social progressive change. Drawing on Sfetkidis’ ongoing research into the legacies of political activism, this event brings together people, stories and ephemera uncovered during her residency at Vitalstatistix. It invites audiences to be part of the ongoing research journey, actively participating in conversations about past campaigns, the importance of solidarity building and how the past can influence the future of progressive activism. Central to this exploration is Sfetkidis’ belief in the transformative power of local communities to effect change. The project aims to celebrate, share, and learn from these histories and to inspire a more socially progressive future.
We The People x Port Adelaide WASs presented in companionship with The Art of Work is a Work of Art to mark the week of May Day, as part of Vitals’ long term curatorial program stream Bodies of Work.
