Migration

Migration is a collection of critical essays, lexicons, and conversations about an online editorial published by Arts Cabinet at the start of the pandemic. It brings together leading artists, researchers, practitioners, and theorists from around the world to present their research, experiments, and work on the topic of Migration.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 67 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2022
Publisher: Arts Cabinet

Migration is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that has captured the attention of artists, researchers, practitioners, and theorists around the world. In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Arts Cabinet, a leading online platform for the arts, published an editorial titled "Migration: Critical Essays, Lexicons, and Conversations." This editorial brought together a diverse group of experts from various fields to present their research, experiments, and artistic works related to the topic of migration.

The publication consists of 60 contributions, each offering an original perspective on migration. The editorial team aimed to create a fluid and continuous platform rather than a definitive conclusion. The authors of these essays include Kate Keohane, an Art Historian at the University of Oxford, Francis McKee, a writer and curator at the Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow, Jasmine Chohan, a PhD Researcher at The Courtauld, Mark ONeill, a former Head of Glasgow Museums, Anya Smirnova, a PhD Researcher at Tate/The Courtauld, Azadeh Fatehrad, an artist, curator, writer, and educator at Kingston University, Maria McLintock, an architect, writer, and curator at The Design Museum, Leonie Ansems de Vries, a Reader in International Relations and Director of the Centre for Migration at Kings College London, and Svetlana Sequeira Costa, the Founding Director of Arts Cabinet.

The featured and referenced artists and researchers in this publication include Sabih Ahmed, Alia Ali, Leonie Ansems de Vries, Laurie Benson, Lola Boatwright, Kirell Benzi, Cécile Bourne-Farrell, Clementine Butler-Gallie, Rohini Devasher, Mercedes Dorame, Maja & Reuben Fowkes, Gelare Khoshgozaran, Bruno Lopes, Mónica de Miranda, Hande Sever, Annie Webster, Ibrahim Ahmed, Ilona Németh, Zineb Sedira, Julian Germain, Oto Hudec, Szabolcs Kisspál, Fokus Grupa (Iva Kova? / Elvis Krstulovi?), Dan Bustillo, Djaimilia Pereira de Almei, and many others.

The special contributions in this publication include essays by Ibrahim Ahmed, Ilona Németh, Zineb Sedira, Julian Germain, Oto Hudec, Szabolcs Kisspál, Fokus Grupa (Iva Kova? / Elvis Krstulovi?), Dan Bustillo, Djaimilia Pereira de Almei, and others. These essays delve deeper into specific aspects of migration, such as its historical context, cultural implications, and social impact.

Overall, "Migration: Critical Essays, Lexicons, and Conversations" serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of migration. It provides a platform for artists, researchers, and practitioners to share their insights and experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of this global phenomenon. Through its diverse contributions, the publication aims to inspire dialogue, promote empathy, and encourage creative responses to the challenges and opportunities posed by migration.

Weight: 142g
Dimension: 229 x 163 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399918145