OffScript We Are Free To Change The World: Clare Farrell & Ian Bruce
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Nov 5, 2025 
Clare Farrell, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion and advocate for free speech, teams up with artist Ian Bruce, known for his vivid portraits and active role in grassroots movements. They delve into how art fuels activism and redefines protest aesthetics. Clare reflects on XR's visual identity, while Ian shares how activism reshaped his artistic purpose. They also explore the importance of community in challenging systemic barriers and the power of creative collaboration in addressing the climate crisis. Their engaging dialogue inspires listeners to imagine radical change.
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Freedom Is A Practiced Muscle
- Freedom grows by acting; practice builds the muscle of agency.
- Clare Farrell argues people often underestimate the freedom they already have and must learn to use it.
Costumes, Pins And The Pink Boat
- Ian Bruce met Clare because she made costumes and stuck pins in him during fittings.
- That relationship led him from performance into playing at Extinction Rebellion actions like the pink boat.
Movements Require Diverse Roles
- Movements need a range of roles from agitators to softer artists to function.
- Ian Bruce frames activists as avant-garde provocateurs and artists as solidarity builders following through.
