The 21st Century has been referred to as the century of the migrant. Migrants, as opposed to other political figures—citizens, foreigners, elected political leaders— are defined by their constant displacement, their becoming-in-movement. The route of the journey shifts in speed, filled with moments of waiting and immobility, the process of migration involves insecurity of some kind over a duration of time.
From Here to When is an artistic exploration by artists Longinos Nagila and Onyis Martin into personal and social reasons for migration be they territorial, political, economic, or juridical, as they unfold in the long fabric of time. The artists’ itinerary includes dreams, memories, places never travelled and places that might be called home. By questioning notions of nationalism, place-bound social belonging, the movement of labour and more, the artists hope to show that this century might not be as different from those that came before and how we could situate ourselves. Travel along with us.
The Exhibition opening will be followed by 4 more Nautomat sessions:
11th April: Artist Talk and Coffee gathering // Goethe-Institut
15th April: "Bunge la Wananchi”, Public off site event // Jeevanjee Gardens
23rd April: Closing event with performance // Goethe-Institut
30th April: “Labour, migration and the question of the present – A performative reading and discussion” // University of Nairobi
*Curated by Naijiorgraphia.
All events are free.
The exhibition will be curated by Naijographia.
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