I wrote a piece of short fiction that takes us to a near future in which pandemic time blurs world politics. I respond to the governments increased spending in defence, in contrast to its reluctance to maintain free school meals for children in poverty during the lockdowns. It was commissioned by The Alternative School of Economics (Ruth Beale & Amy Feneck), who created a free digital publication called The End of the Present to mark the end of their residency at Arts Catalyst.
“Publication credits: Texts by Angela Chan, Emily Rosamond and The Alternative School of Economics (Ruth Beale & Amy Feneck) Edited by The Alternative School of Economics (Ruth Beale & Amy Feneck) Design by Europa Illustrations by The Alternative School of Economics (Ruth Beale & Amy Feneck) Copyedited by Poppy Cockburn and Anna Santomauro Commissioned by Arts Catalyst Supported by Arts Council England and The Elephant Trust”
The publication is downloadable here and to navigate the readings - read vertically through the pages. My piece is on the right hand side, from its cyan blue title page for the next 6 pages.