S1:E6 Embedding hope through creative placemaking – Jia-Ping Lee in conversation with Stephanie Fortunato

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In this episode, our host Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Jia-Ping Lee, an urban rejuvenator and place consultant based in Malaysia, about her inspirational journey as a placemaker who has been advocating and creating better places to live, work and play. They discuss the importance of deep listening, care, and hope as values that inform placemaking and placekeeping.

Thereafter, Stephanie is joined by fellow host Adrian Ellis to discuss key takeaways. They further reflect on the significance of hope as well as factors affecting inclusive placemaking today, particularly the long tail of Covid-19.

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Jia-Ping Lee is the founder of Malaysian urban and culture change startup Tempatico, which looks into the regeneration of urban, corporate and cultural places. She was previously with Think City, where she led the rejuvenation of the heritage core of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and built partnerships with local, state and federal government as well as international organisations to push forward the Heritage and Placemaking agenda in Malaysia and the wider region. As Chairperson of Placemaking Malaysia (launched in 2021 under the auspices of Malaysian Institute of Planners), Jia-Ping is leading a team of placemakers to advocate and create better places to live, work and play. In 2020, she was elected to the board of PlacemakingX, a global placemaking network based in New York City.

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S1:E6 Embedding hope through creative placemaking – Jia-Ping Lee in conversation with Stephanie Fortunato

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S5:E6 We need earth energy... Shey 'Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos, Artist – Writer – Cultural Worker 44:47

9 days ago44:47

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Our host, Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Shey 'Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos, Artist – Writer – Cultural Worker from Providence, Rhode Island, by way of Borikén. Together, they delve into Shey’s visionary, interdisciplinary work at the intersection of art, civic engagement, and cultural advocacy. At the heart of their conversation: storytelling, identity, community, and resilience. External references: About Shey’s Artistic Practice Studio LOBA Antigonx, a queer, Latinx story inspired by the Greek tragedy of Antigone Young Lords Violeta Parra June Jordan Frida Kahlo The City of Providence’s Department of Art, Culture + Tourism (ACT) cultural plan, PVDx2031: A Cultural Plan for Culture Shift El Corazón de Holyoke Elizabeth Maynard, In Providence, “Everything Living Fights Back” Gets a Second Life Following Censorship of Shey ‘Rí Acu’ Rivera Ríos by Providence College (Boston Art Review, June 9, 2024) Maya Pontone, Providence College Cancels Exhibition Over “Anti-Catholic” Artwork (Hyperallergic, May 8, 2024) Guest bio: Shey ‘Rí Acu’ Rivera Ríos , Shey 'Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist and cultural worker who uses storytelling across mediums to create immersive worlds of magic and liberation. Rivera was born and raised in Borikén/Puerto Rico and is based in Providence, RI - land of the Narragansett and Wampanoag peoples. +…

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Lessons from AEA's Cultural Infrastructure Index... by Adrian Ellis (Reflections from The Three Bells) 6:53

23 days ago6:53

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In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells , Adrian Ellis, shares key insights from AEA Consulting’s Cultural Infrastructure Index – now in its ninth edition. External references: AEA Consulting’s 2024 Cultural Infrastructure Index Contributor's bio: Adrian Ellis is the founder of AEA Consulting (1990) and the Global Cultural Districts Network (2013). He has worked in senior management and as a board member in both museums and the performing arts and as a strategy consultant to leading clients in the cultural, public, and business sectors around the world. +…

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S5:E5 The arts are the way we serve... Rachel Moore, President & CEO, The Music Center LA 30:11

5 weeks ago30:11

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Our host, Adrian Ellis, speaks with Rachel Moore, President & CEO of The Music Center in Los Angeles, about the organization’s evolving role as both a cultural and civic anchor – from its response to recent local challenges and its leadership in the newly designated Grand Avenue Cultural District, to its commitment to democratic values, inclusive programming, and long-term relevance. Guest bio: Rachel Moore is the President & CEO of The Music Center in Los Angeles, one of the largest performing arts centers in the U.S., where she oversees programming, civic partnerships, and a portfolio of over $3B in public assets. A former professional dancer with American Ballet Theatre, she went on to become its CEO and spearheaded nationally recognized diversity and policy initiatives in the arts. With deep experience in cultural leadership, public service, and nonprofit finance, Moore has served on numerous boards, advised on arts equity and Olympic planning, and authored The Artist’s Compass . She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and continues to advocate for the civic value of the arts in public life. References: The Music Center: https://www.musiccenter.org/ American Ballet Theater: https://www.abt.org/ Grand Ave Cultural District: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-01/la-county-board-of-supervisors-grand-avenue-cultural-district-broad Bloomberg Connects: https://www.bloombergconnects.org/ The Broad Museum Expansion: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-03-27/broad-expansion-more-galleries The Colburn School Expansion: https://colburnschool.edu/future/ Refik Anadol Is Opening the World’s First A.I. Museum: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/refik-anadol-ai-museum-dataland-2543122 GCDN LA Convening: https://gcdn.net/convening/los-angeles-2025/ LinkedIn: The Music Center: https://www.linkedin.com/company/music-center/ Rachel Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-moore-4b5b445/…

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Practicing radical joy... by Stephanie Fortunato (Reflections from The Three Bells) 8:15

7 weeks ago8:15

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In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells , Stephanie Fortunato explores the power of practicing radical joy as a guiding principle for cultural leadership in an increasingly divided and hostile era where empathy is too often mistaken for weakness... Contributor bio: Stephanie Fortunato is Director of Special Projects of the Global Cultural Districts Network. Her expertise sits at the intersection of cultural planning and urban development, collaborating with local communities on creating policies and partnerships to strengthen neighbourhoods and transform public spaces. +…

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S5:E4 Exploring the gendered city... Nourhan Bassam, Founding Director, The Gendered City 43:37

9 weeks ago43:37

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Our host, Stephanie Fortunato, speaks to Nourhan Bassam, Founding Director of The Gendered City. They discuss the necessity to rethink how cities can be more socially inclusive, the role Cultural Districts can play in promoting that inclusivity, and the many inspiring initiatives Nourhan is championing to push feminist urbanism forward. External references: The Gendered City The Gendered City, 2023 book FEM DES Simone de Beauvoir Dolores Hayden City with a female face: how modern Vienna was shaped by women The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women Guest bio: Nourhan Bassam , a feminist urbanist and architect with a Ph.D. in Urban Design and Placemaking, is the visionary behind "The Gendered City" which started as a book and grew into an organization. The Gendered City works on diverse feminist urban projects and research fields all centered on creating just and gender-equal cities through feminist placemaking and active citizen participation. +…

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Mapping empathy... by Hilary Knight (Reflections from The Three Bells) 7:21

11 weeks ago7:21

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Mapping empathy… In this audio essay, Hilary Knight shares the many benefits of empathy in improving an organization’s workflow and enhancing visitor experience – and offers a framework to leverage it. External references: Frans de Waal, Evolutionary Biologist Mario Mikulincer, Psychologist Phillip Shaver, Psychologist Seung Chan Lim (Slim) at TEDxWellesleyCollege: How Empathy Fuels the Creative Process Bill Drayton, Social entrepreneur and CEO Contributor bio: Hilary Knight is a creative leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategy, innovation, and digital transformation for cultural organisations worldwide. Currently a Senior Associate with AEA Consulting, she has held senior roles at the BBC, Channel 4, Film4, and Tate, where she led pioneering initiatives that embedded digital thinking and expanded audiences. +…

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S5:E3 The murmurs of future potential... Anab Jain, Co-Founder & Creative Director, Superflux 30:25

13 weeks ago30:25

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Our host, Hilary Knight, interviews Anab Jain, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Superflux, to explore the studio’s innovative work of creating visceral experiences that encourage audiences to imagine theoretical futures, and the power of tapping into human emotion. References: Superflux: https://superflux.in/# Anab serves as Professor of Design Investigations at the dieAngewandte, University of Applied Arts in Vienna: https://www.dieangewandte.at/en/institutes/design/industrial_design_2 Mitigation of Shock, Singapore: https://superflux.in/index.php/work/mitigation-of-shock-singapore/# The Vault of Life, Museum of the Future, Dubai: https://superflux.in/index.php/work/the-vault-of-life-in-museum-of-the-future/# The Quiet Enchanting, London: https://superflux.in/index.php/work/the-quiet-enchanting/# LinkedIn: Anab Jain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anabjain Superflux: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superflux/ Guest Bio: Anab is a designer, futurist, filmmaker and educator. As Co-founder and Director of Superflux, she catalyses the Studio’s mission to leave a meaningful legacy for our planet and its future custodians. https://superflux.in/index.php/team/anab/#…

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The status quo is not an option... by Adrian Ellis (Reflections from The Three Bells) 8:43

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In this second episode of Reflections from The Three Bells , our host, Adrian Ellis, shares his personal perspective on the evolving responsibilities of cultural institutions and their role in navigating an increasingly polarized world. External references: When background becomes foreground editorial by Adrian Ellis, beginning at 28:35: https://www.thethreebells.net/episodes/s2e8 Stathis Kalyvas: https://www.politics.ox.ac.uk/person/stathis-kalyvas Trump Made Chair of Kennedy Center as Its President Is Fired: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/arts/music/trump-kennedy-center-chairman.html Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive order: https://apnews.com/article/trump-order-agency-independent-regulator-b3f13291374d91491a13f164b402f51b Credits: The Three Bells podcast is produced by AEA Consulting for the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN). Episode direction by Gregorio Lucena Scarpella. Production support by Alyssa Cartwright. Sound mixing and theme music by Artwave Studio. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of AEA or GCDN.…

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S5:E2 Holding emotional space... Natasha Sharma, co-Curator, Govandi Arts Festival 44:19

17 weeks ago44:19

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Our host, Stephanie Fortunato, speaks with Natasha Sharma, co-Curator of the Govandi Arts Festival, about how engagement with the arts and creative interventions can help displaced or overlooked communities reclaim space, agency, and narratives of belonging.

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We must unleash radical thought... by Stephanie Fortunato (Reflections from The Three Bells) 11:33

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In this first episode of our new format, our host, Stephanie Fortunato, shares her latest reflections on the state of our world and our industry through a thoughtful audio essay: We must unleash radical thought… References Southern California wildfires: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_2025_Southern_California_wildfires The Linotype Daily: https://dwriletterpress.net/the-linotype-daily-1 The Linotype Daily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelinotypedaily/ Linotype Machine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linotype_machine Brain rot, Oxford Word of the Year 2024: https://corp.oup.com/word-of-the-year/ Harry Belafonte’s Speech accepting NAACP Spingarn Medal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6gpeROY9Y0 Harry Belafonte Obituary: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/25/arts/music/harry-belafonte-dead.html Fair Culture Charter: https://www.fair-culture.org/ European Parliament press release, Music streaming sector: EU must ensure just pay for artists and fair algorithms: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20240112IPR16773/music-streaming-sector-eu-must-ensure-just-pay-for-artists-and-fair-algorithms IFACCA 2024 Year in Review: https://ifacca.org/news/2024/12/19/2024-year-review/ SMU DataArts Research: https://culturaldata.org/research/research/ Springboard for the Arts, Minnesota: https://springboardforthearts.org/ Creatives Rebuild New York: https://www.creativesrebuildny.org/ IFACCA report ‘Culture as a Public Good’ : https://ifacca.org/media/filer_public/5e/41/5e416ea9-47c5-4d3e-959e-074d624da3bb/ifacca_-_culture_as_a_public_good_report_-_july_2024_-_english.pdf…

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S5:E1 Built to heal a nation... Elaine Bedell, CEO of Southbank Centre 37:35

21 weeks ago37:35

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Our host, Adrian Ellis, sits down with Elaine Bedell, OBE, CEO of Southbank Centre to discuss what it means to lead Europe’s largest centre for the arts. Guest bio Elaine Bedell has been CEO of Southbank Centre since 2017. Southbank Centre is the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK’s 5th most visited attraction. Over 20 million people a year visit the 11-acre site, which houses 3 performing arts venues, including the Royal Festival Hall, as well as the Hayward Gallery and the National Poetry Library, 14 bars and restaurants, a food market and the Southbank skatepark. Before this, Elaine enjoyed a 25-year career in media, with roles including Controller of Entertainment at the BBC and ITV Director of Entertainment and Comedy, where she commissioned shows including Strictly, X Factor and Top Gear. She's been a Trustee of the V&A Museum and was the Executive Chair of the Edinburgh International TV Festival. Elaine's also a published novelist and has won a BAFTA. She was awarded an OBE in the 2024 New Year’s Honours for Services to Business and the Arts. References Southbank Centre: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/ Venues at Southbank Centre: https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/ Aurora orchestra: https://www.auroraorchestra.com/ Elaine's recent interview with the Brunswick Group: https://review.brunswickgroup.com/article/southbank-centre-ceo-elaine-bedell/ LinkedIn Elaine Bedell: linkedin.com/in/elaine-bedell-obe-7bb172103 Southbank Centre: https://www.linkedin.com/company/southbank-centre/posts/…

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S4:E12 The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning... Rana Amirtahmasebi & Jason Schupbach, Co-Editors 31:21

29 weeks ago31:21

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Our host Stephanie Fortunato sits down with Rana Amirtahmasebi and Jason Schupbach, co-editors of The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning, to be released in December 2024. The Handbook is the first survey of the latest and greatest thinking in urban cultural planning in 10 years, exploring approaches to bringing more cultural vibrancy and engagement in sustainable urban development. The book focuses on the spatial and social organization of urban spaces that facilitate artistic production, foster community well-being, and nurture expressions of civic identity. Acknowledgment The Handbook is a partnership between the editors and the World Cities Culture Forum, a network of civic leaders from over 40 creative cities across six continents who share solutions to build a world where culture is at the heart of thriving cities. Leadership at the forum, including Executive Director Laia Gasch, provided significant assistance in helping to structure the book and identify authors. In addition, the editors are grateful for the assistance provided by Global Cultural Districts Network, including Founder Adrian Ellis and Director of Special Projects Stephanie Fortunato, in finding authors and identifying key issues. Also, we are grateful to the staff of the National Endowment for the Arts for assisting identifying authors, including Chair Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson, Senior Advisor Jennifer Hughes and Director of State, Regional and Local Partnerships Michael Orlove. Tashera Dean assisted in copyediting. References The Routledge Handbook of Urban Cultural Planning: https://www.routledge.com/The-Routledge-Handbook-of-Urban-Cultural-Planning/Amirtahmasebi-Schupbach/p/book/9781032509907 Mark Schuster, professor of urban studies and planning, an expert on arts funding policies: https://news.mit.edu/2008/obit-schuster-0227 UNESCO Culture in city reconstruction and recovery: position paper: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000265981 Khaled al-Asaad, a Syrian archaeologist and the head of antiquities at the ancient city of Palmyra: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-55977964 Buddhas of Bamiyan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhas_of_Bamiyan Rebuilding the Old Bridge in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina: https://whc.unesco.org/en/story-mostar-bridge/ Roberto Bedoya, Cultural Affairs Manager, City of Oakland: https://www.oaklandca.gov/staff/roberto-bedoya Rana Amirtahmasebi Bio Rana Amirtahmasebi is an economic development and cultural planning strategist and researcher. She is the founder of Eparque Urban Strategies in New York and previously worked at the World Bank, Aga Khan Programme on Islamic Architecture at MIT and several other entities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rana-amirtahmasebi-56a0667/ Jason Schupbach Bio Jason Schupbach is the dean of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design at Drexel University. He is a nationally recognized expert in the role that arts and design play in improving communities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonschupbach/…

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S4:E11 Welcome to MOWAA... Ore Disu, Director of The Institute, Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) 38:25

33 weeks ago38:25

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Our host, Adrian Ellis speaks to Ore Disu, Director of The Institute, Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) on the mission and vision of MOWAA and how the institution is thinking about culture, museum praxis and the very idea of “The Museum” differently and within the African context. External references: MOWAA website: https://wearemowaa.org/ Museum of West African Art Announces the Opening of the MOWAA Institute: https://wearemowaa.org/mowaa-institute-launch-announcement/ The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM): https://museum.ng/ Igun Street: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igun_Street Benin Bronzes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benin_Bronzes Guest bio: Ore Disu has led the MOWAA Institute since January 2022 as its first Director, bringing to it more than a decade of experience in cultural programming, research, and stakeholder management for early-stage organizations. Educated at the University of Cambridge (BA in Architecture) and University College London (MSc in Urban Development Planning), she has implemented grants and contributed to the efforts of non-profit organizations including the Ford Foundation, Goethe Institute, Institute for Liberty and Democracy, Overseas Development Institute, Heinrich Böll Foundation, and the Africa Centre for Cities. From 2016 through 2019, she served in the UK’s Department for International Development as Senior Research Partnerships Manager for the agency’s governance and accountability program in Nigeria. She subsequently moved to a multi-national social enterprise, serving as the Government Relations and Partnerships Lead for pilot programs in Uganda, India, and Nigeria. She has been active as a consultant as the founding Executive Director of Nsibidi Institute in Lagos, Nigeria, and as an Associate of the UK-based firm The Policy Practice.…

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S4:E10 The responsible adoption of AI... Rob Cawston, Director of Digital and Service Transformation, National Library of Scotland 34:21

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Our host, Hilary Knight speaks to Rob Cawston, Director of Digital and Service Transformation, National Library of Scotland on how the NLS is taking an ethical stance on the use of AI and how this work is tied to its mission and values. External References: National Library of Scotland: https://www.nls.uk/ National Library of Scotland AI Statement: https://data.nls.uk/projects/ai-statement/ National Library of Scotland’s tools: https://data.nls.uk/tools/ 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_SAG-AFTRA_strike Smithsonian’s AI Values Statement: https://datascience.si.edu/ai-values-statement Smithsonian’s co-authored the paper "Developing responsible AI practices at the Smithsonian Institution": https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.9.e113334 Bio: Rob Cawston is the Director of Digital and Service Transformation at the National Library of Scotland and has previously managed digital programmes at the Scottish Government, National Museums Scotland, the Royal Institution, BAFTA and Chatham House. Rob is a graduate of the Oxford Cultural Leaders programme at the Said Business School (University of Oxford) and has served as an Advisory Board Member of Creative Lives supporting community and volunteer-led creative activity across Scotland.…

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S4:E9 From New Haven with love... Adriane Jefferson in conversation with Stephanie Fortunato 39:19

41 weeks ago39:19