The Shakespeare and Company Interview Acts of Resistance: Amber Massie-Blomfield on the Power of Art to Shape a Better World
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Jan 30, 2025 
Amber Massie-Blomfield, an author and former executive director at Complicité, discusses the transformative power of art in times of crisis. She shares powerful stories of resilient artists like Claude Cahun and Susan Sontag, illustrating how creativity can inspire activism and challenge societal norms. The conversation critiques conventional narratives that prioritize individualism over community and explores the ethical responsibilities of artists in the face of pressing global issues, positioning art as a vital force for social change.
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Crisis Sparked The Book
- Amber Massie-Blomfield began Acts of Resistance after doubting art's political power.
- She researched artists who created under oppression and then wrote the book.
Small Theatre, Big Conviction
- Amber described Camden People's Theatre as a tiny studio venue dedicated to political, experimental work.
- She and colleagues believed those 50–60 person shows genuinely mattered.
Naked Performance Changed Her
- Amber joined a feminist performance where local women danced naked at the Barbican.
- Performing together transformed her relationship to her body and forged community.
