Uncomfortablehistories

Arts project exploring themes of uncomfortable history/difficult heritage lead by Elizabeth Kendrick & Hannah Wilson, PhD candidates @ntuhum

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We're inviting UK-based #graduates of all disciplines to apply for our new Graduate Studio Programme.

The 6-month programme starts September 2019 and will culminate with a group exhibition at BACKLIT.

Find out more at https://t.co/uDbb5cR4Q0

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It’s the last weekend to catch the #uncomfortablehistories exhibition taking place @BACKLITgallery, Nottingham. Curated by @Midlands4Cities doctoral students - for more info, follow link in profile! #M4CFEST19 #DoctoralWeek @ntuhum @VisitNotts

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This weekend! Uncomfortable Histories showing @BACKLITgallery Nottingham, Friday - Sunday 12pm-5pm. Check out our website for more information https://t.co/IP4Vq4KhDN

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...Holocaust survivor testimony.

To read more about Elizabeth’s work, follow the link to our Wordpress site ➡️ https://t.co/IP4Vq4KhDN

#uncomfortablehistories #backlitgallery #nottingham @BACKLITgallery @Midlands4Cities @ntuhum @HolocaustCentUK

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Elizabeth Kendrick is a PhD candidate at Nottingham Trent University. Her thesis explores the development of Holocaust survivor testimony at the National Holocaust Centre and Museum over the past 25 years.

Elizabeth’s installation ‘Memory Box’ represents the intangibility of...

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Hannah Wilson is a third year PhD candidate at Nottingham Trent University. She has participated in archaeological excavations at Sobibór and Treblinka Death Camps.

Hannah’s installation is entitled “Domestic Unearthing of Sobibór Death Camp” - it explores...

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...the ‘uncomfortable’ and emotional experience of excavating at Sobibór.

To read more about Hannah’s work, follow the link to our Wordpress site ➡️ https://t.co/C63AY148CJ

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To read more about Issy's work, follow the link to our Wordpress site ➡️ https://t.co/C63AY148CJ

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Issy Sawkins is a first year PhD student at the University of Exeter. Her research examines the political instrumentalisation of Holocaust memory in state-funded culture of the Russian Federation.

Issy presents a poem based on an episode of the Russian quiz show...

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...“Bezumno Krasivye” (Insanely Beautiful) in which two sisters are asked what the word ‘Holocaust’ meant to them.

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To read more about Amy, follow the link to our wordpress site ➡️ https://t.co/C63AY148CJ

#backlitgallery #kindertransport #NTU

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...nationality and identity.

To read more about Mark’s work, visit our Wordpress site ➡️ https://t.co/C63AY148CJ

#backlitgallery #uncomfortablehistories #Gibraltar #identity #Nottingham #exhibition @MGSanchez @BACKLITgallery

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M.G. Sanchez is the author of ten Gibraltar-themed books, among them, novels, short story collections, books of essays and autobiographical memoirs.

This sound piece tells the story of Albert Fava - deported from Gibraltar to the UK in 1948 - his story is one of contested...

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...use narrative and filmic techniques to challenge negative attitudes towards disfigurement.

To read more about Siân’s work, visit our Wordpress site ➡️ https://t.co/C63AY148CJ
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Siân Liddle is a writer and editor from Nottinghamshire in the final year of her PhD at @ntuhum. Her critical-creative thesis includes a two hour screenplay and focuses on the representation of WW1 facially-injured servicemen in British film, exploring how screenwriters can...

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#backlitgallery #uncomfortablehistories #soundscape #Nottingham #exhibition @LegaciesofPast @ntuhum

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Bill Niven is Professor of Contemporary German History at Nottingham Trent University. His sound piece is an improvised musical exploration of deportation, flight, loss of homeland, and memory.

To read more about Bill’s work, visit our Wordpress site➡️ https://t.co/C63AY148CJ

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#uncomfortableoxford #uncomfortablehistories #backlitgallery #nottingham #nottinghamart #exhibition #oxford #oxfordwalkingtour

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The Uncomfortable Oxford Project is deeply embedded in the urban fabric of the city, and seeks to interrogate the lived-in urban landscape surrounding us. By taking audiences through discursive walking tours, their aim is to facilitate conversations and awareness in an...

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...analytical and immersive manner.

The map displayed highlights some of the main discussion points and key features of the Uncomfortable Oxford Tour. To read more about this project, visit our Wordpress site ➡️ https://t.co/IP4Vq4KhDN
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