In 2011, the Occupy movement brought together people from all walks of life in an unprecedented way.
For several months, occupations around the world protested the status quo and struggled to come up with more equitable ways of living.
Five years on, for the anniversary of Occupy London, we are looking to explore the effects of this movement on its participants, reflect on the impact of these experiences and how they are shaping our visions of the future.
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A project by Tina and Vica with
tech support from Aleksi
Occupy transformed my world view which had already shifted markedly over the previous 15 years. Together, humanity can solve our problems.More than anything, Occupy created Critical Thinking which taught me that wisdom and understanding comes from collaborative co-creation among diverse groups and individuals; some of the most significant information has come via the most unlikely sources. It was the inclusiveness of Occupy which spawned this. Everyone has a part to play in changing the world, if we can dislodge the yoke of servitude in the struggle for survival.<Read more
