Katie Thornton is a cemetery historian, writer, and radio journalist from the US. She was recently selected as one of five recipients of the Fulbright - National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship, and is spending this year in England and Singapore to produce the multimedia and podcast project "Death in the Digital Age." Her research explores how and where we remember the dead when the "traditional" English cemetery is ecologically unsustainable and, perhaps, culturally irrelevant--our world is increasingly urban, urban land is increasingly limited, our cities are diverse in cultures and desires, and we now have countless ways to digitally document and preserve our memories of the dead. Katie uses writing and audio to tell stories at the intersections of land use, human memory, and technology.

In this evening presentation, Katie will talk about her current research, show examples of her work from around England, and discuss forthcoming Death in the Digital Age stories and podcasts. She is also eager to hear from you about your experiences with death in the digital age, and to answer questions about the project.

Book your free ticket here.

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Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our free Lunchtime Talks every Friday and  stay for Open Studio Friday afterwards. Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do. After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm. Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around just before the talk. Send an email to: studio@watershed.co.uk to book your place on a tour.


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