Lely: I didn't set out too to be on this particular quite peculiar journey. When i started growing food, i was actually living in new york and working as a documentary producer. And then i just wanted to imbed myself further and further into understanding and learning this act of growing foob. Lely: There's just so much overlap between the stories that brought my ancestors to that island, and what i'm trying to do with it today.
For this episode focusing on how craft, creativity and our relationship with the planet can help us rethink established narratives and contribute to addressing historical injustices of the past, we visit the Radical Acts Biennial, an initiative from Harewood House. Joining our host, journalist and author of Africa is Not a Country, Dipo Faloyin, are independent curator Ligaya Salazar and Creative Director of Tiipoi, Spandana Gopal. Plus, Claire Ratinon, organic food grower and author of Unearthed: On Race and Roots, and How the Soil Taught Me I Belong.
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