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Politics of Patents – ERC project

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Transmissions book launch

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B&B on a British Library podcast

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Creative Practice Ethnographies

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Bikes & Bloomers research

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Bikes & Bloomers

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BB – Goldsmiths Research Questions

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Doing sociology with… costume

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Garment reconstruction

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B&B in new Open University module

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Talk: Socio-technical mobile devices of resistance

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100 Women in Cycling

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B&B at festivals

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Show, Tell & Try On

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B&B by others

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Research linings

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FREE cycle wear sewing patterns

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B&B Exhibition, Performance & Automaton

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Cycling Cultures

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Bike Portraits

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Bike Portrait exhibitions

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Time-lapse videos

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Citizenship Hack

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Mobile mobilities conference

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DiY WiFi

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73 Urban Journeys

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Enquiry Machines (EMs)

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EM #1 – Interview machine

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EM #2 – Serendipity engine

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EM #3 – Failure châtelaine

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EM#4 – Problem maker

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EM Hackday – Makerversity

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EM Hackday – Goldsmiths

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EM Hackday – EASST, Copenhagen

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Dr Kat Jungnickel
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Sociology Department
Goldsmiths, University of London

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We’ve been working on an 1888 invention for a #b We’ve been working on an 1888 invention for a #bustle with #secret #pocket. 

@aliceeangus has made a gorgeous sculptural and very practical object - perfect for, as the inventor Lena Smith suggests, “storing away many things inconvenient to carry in the hands”. Smith thought it’d be a good way to carry a raincoat which gives you a sense of the tardis qualities of this secret pocket 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

While our research toile was made of calico, we’ve given this new piece some Glasto ⚡️ character with reflective @dashingtweeds interior and neon netting. This will be fun to perform #pocketsofpower at the festival. 

See ➡️ for making pics plus how Alice has been exploring other ways to wear it 🤣
Lots of action in the POPLab this week with sewing Lots of action in the POPLab this week with sewing, fittings and rehearsals for the Glastonbury collaboration with @scarylittlegirls @naomi.paxton. So wonderful to work with and watch in awe the developing work of this very talented bunch of people.
#Repost @scarylittlegirls ・・・ Today we’re #Repost @scarylittlegirls
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Today we’re @goldsmithsuol with @naomi.paxton and @katjungnickel working on costumes and R&D for our show @glastofest 

#theatre #randd #costumes #goldsmiths #glastonburyfestival
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This invention, simply titled “Scarf” was pate This invention, simply titled “Scarf” was patented by Cecile Herzberg in New York in 1963. It is not a standard scarf as it has a “secret pocket” which the inventor explains is “handy for hiding objects of light weight, such as money or a ring”. 

Herzberg pays a lot of attention to the drape of the scarf, so to conceal the contents of its inner lining. The pocket is easily accessed and secured via a zip in the centre back. 
 
We had a lot of discussions about what it would best hold – as the inventor advises it is for light small valuables. In terms of a music festival like Glastonbury, it’d be very useful way of carrying a bank card.
This is quick view of our Glastonbury collection o This is quick view of our Glastonbury collection of inventions chosen from across the project. They span from 1857 to 1967. We want to share a range of stories about how inventors have attempted to change the world stitch by stitch. 

All inventions in this collection have some element of POCKETS in them. Hence the performance title #pocketsofpower. They are everywhere in the research and there are so many amazing inventions it has been very hard to whittle this list down to only 15 pieces. Some will be replicated for all actors, others will be only made once.

We’ll introduce each of them in separate posts, but suffice to say everyone in the team have said at some  point - “This is such a handy invention” and “I’d like one of these” a lot.” 😊

We’ve also been discussing colour and material choices. Making samples and sample cards are super useful techniques for our shared practice. And it’s great to see the walls of the POPlab get covered in more and more visual info as the collection develops.

As you can see we’re gathering a range of neons and continuing our use of @dashingtweeds amazing reflective weaves to highlight the core invention in the designs.
POP is very excited to announce that our research POP is very excited to announce that our research is being performed at #Glastonbury2023 this year by feminist theatre company @scarylittlegirls 
and talented and award-winning @naomi.paxton. We are collaborating with them + 5 amazing actors who will be dressed in a collection of POP historic costumes and will show & tell stories about some of the extra-ordinary, inspiring and brave inventors from our @erc_research. It’s called #PocketsOfPower for short and will be daytime and evening showings. It’s not long away. And there is much to do!
POP’s research is featured in this week’s Garm POP’s research is featured in this week’s Garmology podcast. Kat talks about speculative sewing, clothing patent research & inventive active women. See above for link. Thanks to Nick @welldresseddad for the wide ranging chat.
After a lot of show & tell and writing lately, we’re very happy to be back in the POPLab again for a #SpringOfSewing. We are preparing a research collection for an exciting upcoming theatre / performance collaboration with @scarylittlegirls and @naomi.paxton. We have expert pattern cutters and costume makers Julia and @aliceeangus helping us make exciting things.
It’s always inspiring to visit @dashingtweeds to It’s always inspiring to visit @dashingtweeds to talk about and see their beautiful range of locally made and designed wool weaves. All very timely as we plan the next #SummerOfSewing. We are especially keen on their reflective range which we use to make the inventions pop! Swipe to see the difference ⚡️ 

ID: two identical pics of charcoal and black material. One image uses the flash which highlights the reflective threads.
The “Women On The Move” film & research articl The “Women On The Move” film & research article it is based on - “Convertible, multiple and hidden: The inventive lives of women’s sport and activewear 1890–1940” - were launched on International Women’s Day (8th March). 

We were excited to see the national, regional and specialist coverage in 235 news outlets - incl. The Telegraph, The Evening Standard, The Financial Times, The Independent and The Guardian as well as a range of big name adventure and cycling sites such as Singletrack, BikePacking and Gear & Grit. Links above if you’d like to read full articles 🎉

The film was made by @lemkiss @leecraigie_ @philippabattye of the @adventuresynd with @mrsgowherescotland and filmed/edited by @tommy.check @oxfordatelier. 

Links to the film and trailer above 👆🏼
Watch this trailer - if you haven’t already! And Watch this trailer - if you haven’t already! And then go see the “Women On The Move” film (link above) The multitalented @adventuresynd did an incredible job bringing POP’s research to life. They not only star in the stories - they were also instrumental in making it into a funny, inspiring and important film about the inventive histories of sporting and active women and what we can learn from them to make better presents and futures for others. Features @mrsgowherescotland and gorgeous imagery by @tommy.check edited by @oxfordatelier with costumes by Ellen Fowles, Julia Santili and @aliceeangus
Happy International Women’s Day #IWD2023 everyon Happy International Women’s Day #IWD2023 everyone. We’ve launched our “Women On The Move” trailer and full (short) film + afterword. All about amazing inventors of extra-ordinary historic (1890-1940) sports and activewear that helped girls and women keep doing ALL the sports they loved and live active lives and forge paths for future generations. Made by the multi-talented @adventuresynd and @tommy.check and featuring @mrsgowherescotland. See link above.
Part two pics. These show some of the wonderfully Part two pics. These show some of the wonderfully chaotic costume demonstrations. We decided to make it a competition to see who could convert their costume quickest. This wasn’t really fair as some were not designed for speed. @mrsgowherescotland had to affix more than 20 buttons/studs while @philippabattye was triumphantly twirling her cloak 🤣 We then took questions from the audience and didn’t get to half of them in the time left. Thankyou to all! And special thanks to @geo_kalivis and @silviabombardini for help on the night. 

Pics by: @goldsmithsuol / Kevin Moran Photography
So many great pics from the “Women On The Move” film launch, we will share them in two parts. The eve started with a brief introduction by @katjungnickel  and @lemkiss. Then we played the two part film. Afterwards the team all took to the stage - Kat, Alice, @leecraigie_ @philippabattye @mrsgowherescotland for a Q&A. The pics capture how enjoyable it was for everyone on stage and in the audience. Many thanks to Sophie our sign language interpreter and to all who joined us in the celebration.

Pics by @goldsmithsuol / Kevin Moran Photography

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