{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62653de74eefb200142a5d0d/68a8d63f352b565debc4b766?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep.291 Helen Starr pt.2/2 - Ministry of Arts Podcast","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62653de74eefb200142a5d0d/1755894897087-ecf6302d-11e5-4f69-92fb-e8ced3f15de5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>PART 2</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode Gary Mansfield speaks to Helen Starr (@themechatroniclibrary)</p><p><br></p><p>Helen Starr, a Trinidadian artist and activist, is known for blending digital technology with cultural storytelling. She explores identity, indigeneity, and spirituality through immersive art, often using virtual and augmented reality.</p><p><br></p><p>Helen advocates for inclusivity in the arts, challenging colonial narratives and amplifying marginalised voices. Her work connects Caribbean heritage with future-facing media, fostering dialogue on community, environment, and social justice while reimagining how technology shapes human experience.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>To Support this podcast from as little as £3 per month: <a href=\"http://www.patreon/ministryofarts\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.patreon/ministryofarts</a></p><p><br></p><p>For full line up of confirmed artists go to <a href=\"https://www.ministryofarts.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ministryofarts</a>.co.uk</p><p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ministryofartsorg@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ministryofartsorg@gmail.com</a></p><p>Social Media: @ministryofartsorg</p>","author_name":"Gary Mansfield"}