Diaspora
A diaspora is a community of people from a country or ethnic group who have migrated to another part of the world.
These artists often bring their cultural and personal experiences with them, which can significantly influence their artistic work. Diaspora artists may explore themes related to identity, displacement, and the blending of different cultural influences in their art. Their work can provide unique perspectives and contribute to a broader understanding of the complexities of cultural diversity and migration.
Stuart Hall's essay ‘Cultural Identity and Diaspora’, published in 1990, is a significant work in the field of cultural studies and sociology. In this essay, Hall explores the concept of cultural identity in the context of diaspora, focusing on the experiences of the Caribbean diaspora. He discusses how the migrant experience is characterised by dislocation, displacement, and hybridity, emphasising that individuals can have multiple identities.
Hall's work challenges the notion of a fixed, singular identity and instead proposes that people's identities are fluid and shaped by various factors, including culture, history, and social context. He argues that individuals can have more than one identity, as they navigate and negotiate their cultural affiliations within the diaspora.
Hall's ideas have had a profound influence on the study of identity, cultural studies, and discussions of multiculturalism. His work encourages a more nuanced and dynamic understanding of how individuals define themselves in the context of migration and cultural diversity.
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Emanoel Araújo
Emanoel Araújo has many legacies. In this Artist’s Artist, we take a look at some of his greatest works of art and curation.
The art movement that redefined Britain
What does it mean to be a British artist? The British Black Arts Movement introduced the world to a side of Britain that had been previously kept out of museums and galleries.
The Changing Face of African Art
Raphael Dapaah is the founder of Dapaah Gallery – an art agency and consultancy specialising in art from Africa and the global diaspora. This Black History Month we sat down with him for an open conversation about his journey into the art world, and the triumphs and challenges facing Black artists today.
Inner Visions 02
For the second instalment of Inner Visions, Larry Ossei-Mensah introduces a series of unprecedented works by New York-based artists Tau Lewis and Ludovic Nkoth.
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