Amara Vale
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The Work
Ideas are never isolated.
"My work brings together culture, identity and the stories we tell about ourselves."
Through books, essays, conversations and public speaking, I explore the questions that sit beneath the things we think we already understand.
My Latest Books
Ideas made tangible.
The Shape of Belonging
Culture · Identity · Society
What does it mean to belong when the places, identities and communities that shape us are constantly changing?
After the Centre
Power · Culture · Change
An exploration of what happens when the ideas that once organised our world stop being enough.
Speaking
Conversations worth having.
Amara speaks internationally on culture, identity, society and the ideas shaping our collective future.
From keynote addresses to intimate conversations and moderated discussions, her work is designed to challenge assumptions and open new ways of thinking.
Keynotes · Panels · Conversations · Cultural programmes
Newsletter
The latest ideas.
A place for essays, observations and unfinished thoughts.
The Sunday Letter
A weekly letter about culture, society and the questions hiding underneath everyday life.
About Me
A Writer Between Worlds.
Amara Vale is an author and cultural thinker whose work explores identity, culture and society.
Her writing has appeared internationally, and she regularly speaks with institutions, universities, cultural organisations and audiences interested in the ideas shaping contemporary life.
Have something worth exploring?
Amara works with organisations, institutions and individuals on speaking engagements, conversations, cultural programmes and creative collaborations.