Refugees and Migrants in Contemporary Film, Art and Media

Migration is a major issue in the 21st century, and Refugees and Migrants in Contemporary Film, Art, and Media explores how artists have creatively engaged with this human drama. The book covers art works by Ai Weiwei and Richard Mosse, as well as refugee film workshops and virtual reality installations, highlighting the power of aesthetic engagement to illuminate the stories of refugees and migrants.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2022
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Migration in the twenty-first century has emerged as a pressing concern, fueled by factors such as climate change, civil conflicts, and economic hardships. This phenomenon has gained heightened urgency in the face of these challenges. Refugees and Migrants in Contemporary Film, Art, and Media is a collection of eleven essays that delve into the creative ways in which artists have engaged with this profound human drama. These essays explore a diverse range of alternative representation modes, offering fresh perspectives on the experiences of these vulnerable populations. The book covers notable art works by artists like Ai Weiwei and Richard Mosse, while also expanding the spectrum of representation to include refugee film workshops on the island of Lesbos and virtual reality installations by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Balkan and Turkish directors such as Melisa Önel. The chapters included herein emphasize the transformative power of aesthetic engagement in shedding light on the stories of refugees and migrants, challenging prevailing journalistic narratives.

Migration in the twenty-first century has emerged as a pressing concern, fueled by factors such as climate change, civil conflicts, and economic hardships. This phenomenon has gained heightened urgency in the face of these challenges. Refugees and Migrants in Contemporary Film, Art, and Media is a collection of eleven essays that delve into the creative ways in which artists have engaged with this profound human drama. These essays explore a diverse range of alternative representation modes, offering fresh perspectives on the experiences of these vulnerable populations. The book covers notable art works by artists like Ai Weiwei and Richard Mosse, while also expanding the spectrum of representation to include refugee film workshops on the island of Lesbos and virtual reality installations by Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Balkan and Turkish directors such as Melisa Önel. The chapters included herein emphasize the transformative power of aesthetic engagement in shedding light on the stories of refugees and migrants, challenging prevailing journalistic narratives.

Weight: 604g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789463724166