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From the archives: Lagos - Kigali Trans-African Ro

From the archives: Lagos - Kigali Trans-African Road Trip 2018.

Jesus, Carry Go by @kenenwatu

“As we make our way through to the very last steps at the foot of the hill, I came across this van. It is a paradox of some sort, of our country, of its sequence over the years and the actions and decisions that has led us here. In the weeds I see the dogged and sheer physical exertion and hard work in the people as they continually strive to make sense of the hardships and the stressors of thriving here. Like the weeds, the progress and growth of the country and people is sporadic, even still, it can still be cut short by the “rulers” when they deem fit.
Like in this image, the ability and desire to be on the move plainly and metaphorically, is always at the brink of having the tires extracted from underneath.

French

Alors que nous franchissions les toutes dernières marches au pied de la colline, je suis tombé sur ce fourgon. C'est un paradoxe de quelque sorte, de notre pays, de sa séquence au fil des ans, des actions et des décisions qui nous ont menés ici. Dans les mauvaises herbes, je vois l'effort physique obstiné et pur et le dur labeur chez les gens qui s'efforcent sans cesse de donner un sens aux difficultés et aux facteurs de stress de la prospérité ici. Comme les mauvaises herbes, les progrès et la croissance du pays et de la population sont sporadiques, même quand même, ils peuvent toujours être interrompus par les «dirigeants» quand ils le jugent bon.
Comme sur cette image, la capacité et le désir de bouger de façon claire et métaphorique sont toujours au bord de l'extraction des pneus situés en dessous.

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Join us today, 5pm Central European Time on Zoom.

Join us today, 5pm Central European Time on Zoom. @emekaokereke will be pulling and discussing thoughts from this article he wrote about the Invisible Borders project for Field Journal of Socially engaged art criticism. Check out @veralistcenter for how to connect! Hope to see in a few hours!

The Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School is pleased to present, in partnership with BAK, basis voor actuele kunst, Utrecht, To Hold Things Together, the conclusion to the first year of the As for Protocols program cycle. BAK and the VLC act as coalitional partners, with the shared long-term goal of developing political imaginaries through artistic practice.

Day One: Locality and Nodality
Thursday, May 20, 2021

11am–12:30pm EDT (5pm - 6.30pm CET): Affective Protocols of Locality
The (new) age of pandemics has renewed conditions for rethinking localized and situated practices. This panel discussion revisits communal artistic labor for collectives, institutions, and less formalized groupings.

With Mitchell Esajas, The Black Archives, Amsterdam; Maria Hlavajova and Rachael Rakes, BAK basis voor actuele kunst, Utrecht; Elizabeth Povinelli, Karrabing Film Collective, Northern Territories, Australia; and Norberto “Pee Wee” Roldan, Green Papaya Projects, Manila.

In Deepening Dependency, Kenyan photographer and v

In Deepening Dependency, Kenyan photographer and visual artist Mbinga Mwambi uses shapes and colours as analogies for the human condition.

Rectangular planes represent humans and a maroon red represents the society within which we exist and function.

The photograph hints at the pressure and urge of conformity. The closeness of the individual and the society in the piece points to the loss in our sense of individual exploration and wonder and the setting for popular culture which carry a false sense of security.

Contribute your story! There is one more day left to submit to the #iVisibleProject.

We are looking for an image and a 500-word story in English or French from anyone living within or outside the continent with a story to share about relearning or experiencing the continent.

Check out @ivisibleproject or www.ivisible.org for more details on how to submit.

This is Mohamed, one of the last three craftsmen w

This is Mohamed, one of the last three craftsmen working in the dyeing market in Marrakesh. Mohamed wakes up every morning riding the alleys of Marrakesh with his motorcycle, heading towards the textile dyeing market where he meets the two other artisans still practicing the traditional craft. Due to the neglect and difficulties, this profession suffers. One of those difficulties is the lack of domestic demand for traditional and homemade products.

Pandemic closures in 2020 forced Mohamed to close shop, but now he has to return to the aftermath of the closure.

24-year-old Rida Tabit sent us this entry from Marrakesh, Morocco in February. Do you have a story to share too?

We are now open for submissions for @ivisibleproject - send us an image and 500 word story about the realities of life on the continent.

Visit www.iVisible.org for more information and to submit your story!

Hello fellow art lovers! • Are you passionate

Hello fellow art lovers!

• Are you passionate about photography, filmmaking and writing?
• Are you all about promoting African arts?
•Does your personal values align with ours?
•Do you strive for social change?

If yes, consider joining us at Invisible Borders!

Check out our volunteer page to apply for any of the positions listed. See link in bio.

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Cher.e.s followers,

Etes-vous passionné.e par la photographie, la vidéo et l'écriture ?
Etes-vous dédié à la promotion des africains ?
Est-ce que vos principes rejoignent les nôtres ?
Etes-vous passionné par le changement social ?

Si oui, souhaitez-vous rejoindre l'équipe d'Invisible Borders comme volontaire ? Rendez-vous sur notre page internet afin de candidater à l'un des différents postes disponibles. Le lien est dans notre bio.

#invisibleborders #callforvolunteers #transafricanproject #artafricain

#Repost @ivisibleproject . . . @sawrasari’s h

#Repost @ivisibleproject
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@sawrasari’s has shared his story of capturing his home country, and using his camera lens to show the world the beauty and art and people of Sudan.

Read about his journey with #iVisibleProject. His story can be found at: www.ivisible.org

Submissions for #iVisibleProject reopen soon! If you have a shot or a story to share, get ready.