Item 18 - Oral History Interview with Kat Austen

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UGA T/T5/18/18

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Oral History Interview with Kat Austen

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  • 2025 (creation)

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Galway International Arts Festival Oral History

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University of Galway Archives

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Recording of oral history interview with artist Kat Austen. Austen's exhibition "Not Breaking / This Wave Drowns Hate" was part of the Galway International Arts Festival, 14 - 27 July 2025, at the Bailey Allan Hall, University of Galway. Interview recorded at the Hardiman Library, University of Galway by Dr. Barry Houlihan, Archivist, as part of Galway International Arts Festival Oral History Archive. Exhibition presented by ADAPT Research Centre & Beta Festival, produced by Culture Works. In the interview Austen discusses her artistic work and practice, the use of AI and technology in her art, how her work responds to issues relating to the environment, climate change, the sea and coastal areas and communities, how a Galway Hooker boat was installed as part of this exhibition, how she made specific parts and designed the exhibition, the integration of technology in this and others of her past artistic projects. Produced by Culture Works.

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Open - Link to online resource https://digital.library.universityofgalway.ie/p/ms/asset/119547

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  • English

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    Duration 39:17

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    • English

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