OUR WORK

Culture and Society

Culture & Society

We engage culture as it is lived and experienced, shaped by history, social dynamics, and the everyday realities that influence how people see and relate to the world. This work considers how cultural expression reflects collective values and evolving social conditions, and how organizations can respond with relevance, responsibility, and care.

By situating cultural work within broader social contexts, we help institutions, civic organizations, and brands connect meaningfully with the publics they serve, ensuring culture remains grounded, resonant, and responsive to its time.

Wicked Problems.

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There is a concept I learned in graduate school that has stayed with me for years. The idea of the "wicked problem," taught to my cohort by Dr. Rhonda Zaharna…

A Question for Cultural Leaders at the Start of the Year

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Over the holiday season I spent much of my time quietly reflecting on a year of transformational shifts, both personal and collective, while carefully selecting what to consume, consider, and…

Podcast: Slow Culture, Sharp Design with Creative Director Laura Alston

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In this episode of the E36 Podcast - the first shared on YouTube - I sit down with Caribbean-American creative director and multimedia artist Laura Alston—a longtime E36 collaborator whose work consistently lands with clarity,…