Art and Architecture of Migration and Discrimination: Turkey, Pakistan, and their European Diasporas

This book explores the artistic responses to the partitions of the twentieth century and the Muslim diasporas in Europe, highlighting the diverse media and experiences of Pakistanis, Turks, and their descendants in Europe. It demonstrates how discrimination has shaped migration and explores the layered histories and multiple migration paths of Berliners and Londoners.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 13 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book brings together a collection of essays by renowned and emerging scholars, delving into the intricate dynamics of Pakistan, Turkey, and their diasporas in Europe. Through their insightful contributions, the authors showcase the vast array of artistic media, including architecture, painting, postcards, film, music, and literature, that have responded to the profound impact of the twentieth-century partitions and the Muslim diasporas in Europe.

Turkey and Pakistan have experienced two of the most significant forced population transfers in the history of the twentieth century, resulting in the formation of influential diasporas in European cities like London and Berlin. The migration process has been characterized by both the cause and the outcome of discrimination, as internal issues drove citizens to leave their homes, while overt discriminatory and ideological frameworks shaped their experiences upon arrival in their new countries.

When examined collectively, the Partition emerges from the essays in Part I as a central issue confronting the new political realities of decolonization and nation-building. The essays in Part II shed light on the layered histories and diverse migration pathways that have shaped the experiences of residents in Berlin and London. This analysis extends the study of modernism and migration beyond the boundaries of nation-states, encompassing class, race, and gender. Consequently, this book appeals to a wide multidisciplinary academic audience, including students, faculty, artists, architects, planners, and the general public with an interest in visual arts, architecture, and urban literature.

Weight: 650g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032513669