The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to support the participation of Alberto Mallardo (Mediterranean Hope Operator from Lampedusa island, Italy) in the Program Migration: People, Places & Politics dedicated to Isaac Julien.
Known for his poetic and visually encompassing narratives, renowned British contemporary artist Isaac Julien addresses issues of globalization, movements of peoples, displacement, and the aesthetics of geography through his work. Explore how these difficult and sensitive topics intersect with art in this engaging and thought-provoking lecture series.
The panel of experts will discuss transnational migrations, and their historic and current economic and political causes.
Speakers:
Dr. Alison Mountz, Balsillie School of International Affairs
Alberto Mallardo, Mediterranean Hope
Antonio Sorge, York University
Doors Open: 6:30 pm
Lecture: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Event includes a post-event reception with one host drink.
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Organized by ROM – The Royal Ontario Museum
Program Partner: Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Toronto
(Photo: Isaac Julien, Western Union Series No. 2 (Flight Towards Other Destinies 1), 2007. Duratrans image in lightbox, 120 x 244 cm. Courtesy the artist. WESTERN UNION: Small Boats and True North were created by Isaac Julien.)