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Since 2019, we have grown from a podcast about work and identity into a registered organisation.
We use research, storytelling, and collaboration across disciplines to promote the inclusion of cultural workers in South Africa and beyond.
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we have documented stories from practitioners in the fields of visual arts, music, performance, design, film, literature and photography, among others.
we have documented stories from practitioners in the fields of visual arts, music, performance, design, film, literature and photography, among others.
Our journey
From experimental audio conversations
to establishing an organisation
Our journey
From experimental audio conversations
to establishing an organisation
Phase 1
BEGINNING our documentation practice
2019: We started as an independent audio project recognising the need for accessible platforms that explore emotional labour, cultural practices, and work relationships in south africa.
2020: We launched the project’s first season during the pandemic, which created an opportunity for extensive consultation and peer dialogue.
Phase 2
Deepening and broadening our reach
2022: We conducted a second phase of interviews to expand our content and develop methods for creating safe conversational spaces for practitioners to openly discuss issues they've encountered in the cultural sector or society.
2024: We launched our second season. it synthesised emerging themes around burnout, creative work, and alternative dispute resolution.
Phase 3
registration and Current Focus
2024: We officially registered as an organisation. This allowed us to pursue specific programming, sustainable funding opportunities, and institutional partnerships.
2025: We aligned our research to support cultural workers in navigating career transitions and cross-border collaboration.
Phase 1
BEGINNING our documentation practice
2019: We started as an independent audio project recognising the need for accessible platforms that explore emotional labour, cultural practices, and work relationships in south africa.
2020: We launched the project’s first season during the pandemic, which created an opportunity for extensive consultation and peer dialogue.
Phase 2
Deepening and broadening our reach
2022: We conducted a second phase of interviews to expand our content and develop methods for creating safe conversational spaces for practitioners to openly discuss issues they've encountered in the cultural sector or society.
2024: We launched our second season. it synthesised emerging themes around burnout, creative work, and alternative dispute resolution.
Phase 3
registration and Current Focus
2024: We officially registered as an organisation. This allowed us to pursue specific programming, sustainable funding opportunities, and institutional partnerships.
2025: We aligned our research to support cultural workers in navigating career transitions and cross-border collaboration.
collaborators
collaborators
Dean Salant
João Orecchia
Kgosi Motsoane
Lauren Mulligan
Merit Art Collective
Mother.Lab
Ryan Whyte
Skye Quadling
softwork studio
Vuma Levin
Yogin Sullaphen
Zen Marie
© are we our work
© are we our work
© are we our work