Shiraz Bayjoo & Ekow Eshun in Conversation
Diaspora Pavilion 2 artist Shiraz Bayjoo was in conversation with writer, curator and journalist Ekow Eshun, in a special evening celebrating the release of Shiraz’s beautiful illustrated edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by Four Corners Books.
The event was also be a unique opportunity to discuss Shiraz’s new commission for ICF’s Diaspora Pavilion 2 project, which was launched in Venice this April in collaboration with dancer Nicolas Faubert and vocalist Siyabonga Mthembu. Featuring installation and live performance, the work poses a collective questioning of existing systems of knowledge and an active pursuit of wisdom.
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Diaspora Pavilion 2 artist Shiraz Bayjoo was in conversation with writer, curator and journalist Ekow Eshun, in a special evening celebrating the release of Shiraz’s beautiful illustrated edition of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, published by Four Corners Books.
The event was also be a unique opportunity to discuss Shiraz’s new commission for ICF’s Diaspora Pavilion 2 project, which was launched in Venice this April in collaboration with dancer Nicolas Faubert and vocalist Siyabonga Mthembu. Featuring installation and live performance, the work poses a collective questioning of existing systems of knowledge and an active pursuit of wisdom.
Dates:
19 May 2022
Location:
London