Творческий активизм: От протестов против G8 до защиты NHS

The Mischief Makers are a group of activists and artists based in Nottingham, UK, who formed early 2005 as a creative response to the G8 Summit, held at Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland, in July that year. The collective uses creativity to support community, environmental and social justice campaigns, and activist groups. The group's aim is "to inspire people and empower them to identify challenges and take action in their local environment".

The Camp for Climate Action, also known as the 'Climate Camp' was held in Barlow, Selby, North West Yorkshire, to push for action on the issue of climate change. Over 600 people came together for 10 days to follow workshops, share skills and take action. The camp was set up near Drax power station, the largest coal fired power station in Europe and the biggest single contributor to emissions in the UK. The Mischief Makers made a giant ostrich puppet which was taken on the 'kids march' to Drax Power Station on Thursday, 31 August 2006, and seized by the police. Chief Inspector Barry Smith told the BBC "a giant home made ostrich had been seized by police, and found to be containing tools which could have been used by demonstrators to chain themselves to fences". More coverage from the Climate Camp can be found on UK Indymedia. Day of Action Against Drax Power Station, 31.08.06

In September 2006, the Mischief Makers started to support the work of unions and other group opposing the cuts and privatisation of the UK's National Health Service (NHS). To add a creative element to the trade unions' work, a giant syringe was built and included in a "2000 people strong demonstration" through the City of Nottingham on 23 September. Mischief Makers build giant syringe in support of NHS march, 17.09.06
'Protect the Patients' NHS Nursing / Unison March Pics 1, 23.09.06
'Protect the Patients' NHS Nursing / Unison March Pics 2, 23.09.06