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From Eden To New Zealand And Beyond The Continuing Story Of Migration Is Told In A Modern Exhibition27/1/2025 Comics and cartoons are probably the most universally accessible forms of media. The entertaining format aligned with wholesome or exciting messages can give us a lot of enjoyment. We all know that we learn things from what we watch or enjoy, plenty of cartoons have given us an ear for classical music which, in most other settings, might have made us go somewhere else. We know that if we have a rewarding experience, the peripheral information can become part of the pleasure rather than a chore. So, telling important stories through this medium is a fitting way to use it. We might finally find a way that gets people to listen to each other.
Genetic and linguistic evidence all points towards human beings originating in the African bush. At the time it is thought we evolved, the area that is now the Sahara Desert was a lush temperate region. It is likely that the earliest humans came from there and then fanned out across the continent, at first preferring woodland and jungle but eventually learning to colonise wildernesses too. This means that we are all related to someone who once migrated. Perhaps it was thousands of years ago, when a particular band made it to a new part of the world. Perhaps it was more recently. These days it’s common to see a range of ethnic origins mingling together, especially in cities. People from all over the world come to work, live, and take holidays in all the big locations. The world has always been connected, with trade routes and religious pilgrimages meaning people would travel from their home to faraway places. Some might have stayed; some might have returned home. Many likely died somewhere on the way, leaving their legacy where they dropped it. It might have taken months to do what takes a day or two in 2025, but people have always mixed. Considering the number of Japanese words that sound a little like European words when spoken aloud and yet have no linguistic relationship at all can only point to the idea that people have been travelling far and wide for centuries. The University of London is currently holding an exhibition that showcases a host of animated and comic-book art about migration. It’s free to enter and is running into the Spring. Marking twelve years of PositiveNegatives, the non-profit based at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), The Stories of Migration exhibition puts the years of hard work into something relatable and communal. Hand in hand with Mideq, a migration research thinktank, PositiveNegatives have collaborated and collated a list of stories and themes from international migrants including Yemeni, Philippine, Iraqi perspectives. The main event, the animated Story of Migration, is a film dedicated to telling the range of networking stories that enrich our perspective on this universal phenomenon. Along with 15 animations and comics, the seven-minute video culminates a long effort of investigation, listening, and appreciative documentation. We know that this work is never finished, however as each generation represents its own time, condensing the information into something publicly accessible is always a valiant endeavour. We can all go and find out what the stories have to say, rather than relying on Western reporters to outlay their own narrative, we can go to the source and drink the natural water. Open until 22nd of March, The Stories of Migration exhibition at the SOAS Gallery, London, is free to enter. Via The Guardian Love comics and graphic novels? Find American and Imported editions at great prices. You reward this journal with your happiness. The Holy Moly Trinity Of Future Contemporary Art With Curation, Exhibition, And Blockchain21/1/2025
What is the point of an NFT when you just own a picture on a hard drive? Surely you want something physical or at least tangible for the real world to perceive. Maybe I’m missing the point somewhat, it’s not unknown, however when I read about this it all seemed to fit. A new exhibition from ARTIZM COLLECTIVE is showcasing a whole host of contemporary art and design that not only has a physical presence but is associated with blockchain technology. Every piece is registered, like a vehicle logbook, to ensure the legitimacy of the ownership, the piece itself, and any other data the board may wish to include. Nifty.
Featuring fashion design by the iconic Luxury Promise, beautiful jewellery from Love Bullets and Annabel B, a whole host of visual artists including Jolene Henry, Carl Cashman, Dr Greedy, and Ioana Elecfi, the 3-day event is made even more exciting with a run of live performances. Entertaining the people alongside Next Door Records, Soul Quest, and Josh Parkinson, visitors can also experience an exclusive film screening of Antony Petrou’s The Fight, a film about rejection and determination. Fashion and Jewellery workshops top off the agenda, so there’s always something new to do if you want to see the artworks twice or more. ARTIZM is a collective run by a trio of ingenious and industrious talents. Contemporary artist Dan Pearce works with Love Bullets founder Martin Jegede and film-maker Antony Petrou to bring together a host of desirable, adventurous, and enjoyable works of art for like-minded people to soak in and take home. The free to enter 3-day event begins on the 23rd of January and finishes on the 25th. You can find the exhibition at 28 Cavendish Square in London. It is completely sold out this time, which is to be expected, so perhaps you can think of how something similar can happen under your own umbrella? Via Fad Magazine Claim Your Free ROX tokens with ROBOX, then swap them for other coins. Build your portfolio over time. |
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January 2025
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