migration

Episode 5. Museum and Migration: Distance, Connection and AdaptationThe fifth issue of – part of the eponymous initiative to create an open public museum of contemporary art of Belarus – was released today on the Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Castbox platforms.In the fifth episode of the OM podcast, we explore the role of museums and cultural institutions in supporting artists with migration experience. Interdisciplinary artist , as well as curator Maria Beburia and culture worker, performer Taras Gembik – co-founders of SDK Słonecznik and the Blizkist collective in Warsaw were guests of the edition. Together, we discussed the…

This research-based overview by is dedicated to the theme of migration in art within the Belarusian context. The scope and complexity of this subject make it necessary to divide the prepared material into two interrelated texts.The first part focuses on theoretical aspects: the definition of concepts associated with migration, the methodological challenges of studying art that reflects this experience, and the historical context—including selected examples of artworks created before 2010. This text lays a foundation for understanding the processes that influence the creative practices of individuals with migration experience from Belarus.The second part of the text explores aesthetic approaches and…

In the first part of this review-study, authored by , the theoretical aspects of migration were addressed, along with the challenges of studying art related to this experience. The history of the migration of cultural workers from Belarus was also outlined, and examples of several works created before 2010 were presented.This text offers a more detailed examination of the aesthetics and practices of works that address the theme of migratory experience. A noticeable growth of artistic statements has been registered since 2010, with a particular surge occurring after 2020, which vividly demonstrates the topicality of migration in Belarusian art. These…