Really unfortunate to see another mural commissioned for a major local venue that is the same tired tropes and features only imagery of men. Venues - we do advisory work with you too, not just with local authorities and developers, and can work with artists and briefs to make sure what you're celebrating is diverse, interesting and full of context and equity. Are you ready to do better?! Co-op Live 👀
Rocking Chair Riot
Business Consulting and Services
Place-based strategic research consultancy
About us
We are a place-based strategic research company advising on ethical best-practice, social justice and historical context in placemaking, development, retail and leisure destinations, and public art projects. We work independently or as a partner to ensure place projects are inclusive, thoroughly researched, and sensitive to communities.
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www.rockingchair-riot.com
External link for Rocking Chair Riot
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Manchester
- Type
- Self-Employed
- Founded
- 2022
- Specialties
- Public art, placemaking, equitable spaces, ethical placemaking, urban research, historical research, branding, and social justice
Locations
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Primary
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Manchester, GB
Updates
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Whilst public art isn't the extent of our work, it is the area of placemaking where we're seeing the most need for intervention. The point behind RCR is to advise on ethics and best practices, so not just developing placemaking ideas but ensuring the arts you commission are fair, and equitable, and don't make iconography of the wrong people. In terms of placemaking more generally, we advise on avoiding future pitfalls: are you creating a monopoly of white-owned businesses in your developments without realising? Is a food hall going to endure through the competition? Are you rebranding but want to make sure it's got the right context? Social impact is high on everyone's lists but are you absolutely confident you're applying it to the places you're shaping? Meaningful, sustainable and just places <3 Get in touch with us hello@rockingchair-riot.com #placemaking #publicart