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As the Education Director for the Holocaust Centre of New Zealand, Kris Clancy spends his working hours tackling heavy history, combating prejudice, and trying to explain the flaws of humanity to teenagers—a demographic notoriously more interested in their phones. It is incredibly vital, serious work, which explains why Kris relies heavily on a deeply ingrained sense of existential dread and dry Kiwi humour to survive the week. When he isn’t travelling the country delivering school seminars, he is usually staring blankly at a screen trying to condense complex social psychology into 60-second TikToks that won't make Gen Z collectively cringe.
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Chic in the Shadow of the Swastika: Haute Couture Under Nazi Germany
DIOR, CHANEL, LOUIS VUITTON, HUGO BOSS… In the realm of high fashion and haute couture, an intriguing and often overlooked chapter intertwines with the tumultuous history of Nazi Germany. Amidst the political upheaval and cultural transformation, fashion not only survived but also thrived, revealing complex intersections of power, propaganda, and artistic expression. Join us as we delve into the captivating story of how couturiers navigated this era, shaping styles that reflected both conformity and resistance, shedding new light on the enduring influence of fashion amidst adversity.
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Panel: Anti-semitism in contemporary society
Chaired by David Cohen, this panel explores anti-semitism in contemporary New Zealand, Australian, and British communities. The session will explore panelists' experiences of anti-Semitism, how this has morphed through time, and how we might combat it as a community and global society.
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