The Three Bells

Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN)•thethreebells.net

Hello and welcome to The Three Bells – a podcast in which we explore the challenges and opportunities waiting for us at the intersection of culture and urbanism…

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Episodes

S1:E3 Making the case for artistic risk-taking – Victoria Broackes in conversation with Adrian Ellis

Summary: In this episode, our host Adrian Ellis speaks with Victoria Broackes, the current Director of the London Design Biennale. Drawing on her curatorial experiences, they speak candidly about the challenges facing cultural programming, particularly in relation to the opportunities presented by digital technology, and the untapped possibilities of experiential exhibition-making. Thereafter, Adrian is joined by fellow host Criena Gehrke to discuss key takeaways. They reflect upon the tensions ...

May 27, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 3

S1:E2 What makes a great city? – Ben Rogers in conversation with Criena Gehrke

Summary: In this episode, our host Criena Gehrke speaks with urbanist Ben Rogers about the differing factors influencing urban planning and policy today. In particular, they discuss how the pandemic and current political climate have affected cities, and highlighted the importance of long-term urban strategy as well the need to reclaim and democratise public spaces. Thereafter, Criena is joined by fellow host Stephanie Furtunato to discuss key takeaways. They reflect upon how this is an opportun...

May 06, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2

S1:E1 Leading with empathy and kindness – Claire Spencer in conversation with Adrian Ellis

Ep 1: Leading with empathy and kindness – Claire Spencer in conversation with Adrian Ellis In this inaugural episode of The Three Bells, recorded on March 10, 2021 – our host Adrian Ellis (Founder and Chair of the Global Cultural Districts Network), speaks with Claire Spencer, CEO of Arts Centre Melbourne. They cover a lot of ground: Claire's route to her current position, the remarkable project she conceived - The Arts Wellbeing Collective which she founded in 2016, but which is also perfectly ...

Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 1

S1:E0 (pilot): Introducing The Three Bells – Adrian Ellis in conversation with Stephanie Fortunato

Ep 0 (pilot): Introducing The Three Bells – Adrian Ellis in conversation with Stephanie Fortunato In this bonus pilot episode of The Three Bells, our host Stephanie Fortunato (Director of the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, City of Providence), speaks with Adrian Ellis, Founder and Chair of the Global Cultural Districts Network. They cover a lot of ground: Adrian's recent move to Italy, his take on the future of international travel and what it means for cities and cultural institutions wh...

Apr 13, 2021•48 min

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