As part of a series of panels that delve into the complexities and nuances of the concepts of ‘Diaspora’ and ‘Afrodescendance’ between France and the UK
Words and Objects. The African European Experience through Cultural Heritage
Sat 2 NovMemory conflicts frequently arise around the question of colonial heritage. Exhibitions, commemorations, restitutions, decolonization, re-appropriation, education: the responses can be many. How are European museums navigating this complex legacy? In what ways do African-European communities contribute to the evolving narrative of memorial history? Our discussion will explore the concept of a ’circulation of worlds’ (Achille Mbembe), which fosters a cosmopolitan consciousness and a vibrant cultural imagination, alongside Françoise Vergès’s notion of a ‘programme of absolute disorder’, which critically examines the Universal Museum model. Our guests will share various approaches and experimental practices that inform contemporary curatorial work.
Organised by the French Institute, in partnership with SOAS, the Higher Education and Research Department of the French Embassy, along with Film Africa
