Description
In this paper I study the intersection of artistic expression and socio-political critique through the analysis of three artists’ books created as responses to the immigration policies proposed in the United States during the Trump administration. Drawing upon the theoretical frameworks of Aníbal Quijano’s concept of coloniality and Walter Mignolo’s theory of delinking, the study delves into how these artists’ books engage with and challenge colonial structures, offering strategies for decolonisation and resistance. I examine each work within the context of colonial power dynamics, exploring how they depict and disrupt narratives of immigration and citizenship. From In Solidarity (2017), which explores allyship and resistance, to Whereas, We Declare (2018), a comment on immigration statistics in correlation to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and Calling All Denizens (2019), which imagines alternative modes of belonging beyond colonial frameworks, I consider how these works provide critical insights into the persistence of colonial legacies in contemporary politics and culture. The methodology employed includes a qualitative and comparative content analysis of these artists’ books within the scope of the theoretical framework. This research accentuates the transformative potential of art in developing critical consciousness, inspiring activism, and envisioning more inclusive and diverse futures.| Period | 24 Jun 2024 |
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| Event title | XIV Lisbon Summer School for the Study of Culture: Culture at War |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Lisbon, PortugalShow on map |