Materiality

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Who We Are

Materiality is an interdisciplinary collective, researching social and environmental conditions that affect the wellbeing of human communities and connected ecologies.

We investigate public interest issues using multi-media forms of evidence and publication. This includes analysing and creating maps, models, images and reports.

Our Work

Give it Arrest?

September 23, 2020

Give It Arrest examined the literature behind Extinction Rebellion’s theory of change and protest tactics; it found a flawed argument, based on questionable and inappropriate sources. The research was launched

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For You

June 11, 2020

Documentary photography by a member of Materiality. Taken in 2019 and 2020, this project documented the Red Rebel Brigade, a performance protest group with ties to Extinction Rebellion. These were

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Endorsments

"There are six times as many outdoor ads in the most deprived areas of England as there are in the least deprived. Extraordinary new report by @adfreecities which shows how much advertising affects health and how it targets low income communities."
Dr Chris Van Tulleken, UCL
Dr Chris Van Tulleken, UCL
“What they've exposed really does speak to society's ethics, and therefore it's something that Parliamentarians must in all conscience properly engage with.” “I think it's no overstatement to say that the issues with which this report deals are really a matter of life and death for all of us”
Caroline Lucas MP, the Green Party
Caroline Lucas MP, the Green Party
“Meaningful change is possible, and this report shows why it is needed and how it can be done. It’s a must read.”
Professor Emma Boyland, Chair of Food Marketing and Child Health, University of Liverpool.
“I even had the opportunity to discuss the impact of intensive poultry farming on the River Wye, with Peter, one of the artists, whose work shows the sheer scale and horror of pollution from these farms.”
Kerry McCarthy MP
Kerry McCarthy MP
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Research

We investigate complex social and environmental conditions through data collection and analysis.

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Visualise

We transform data into clear, impactful visuals to reveal patterns and insights.

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Communicate

We share our findings through accessible reports and multi-media publications to drive awareness and action.

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