"The black figures at the heart of each painting don't look as if they feel particularly welcomed and accepted. They exchange sideways glances as they cook and sew; they pause in moments of shared discomfort."
"Himid is asking, over and over again, whether you can ever truly belong, whether somewhere can ever be home if your roots are somewhere else."
"The exhibition is anchored around 26 questions pasted on the wall, such as: Can flies settle here? and Can poison taste delicious? The questions lay bare the existential angst of the show."
Lubaina Himid's installation at the Venice Biennale presents a tense portrayal of Great Britain through monumental paintings and painted oars. The artwork features black figures, including tailors, architects, and gardeners, who express discomfort and uncertainty about their place in society. An audio backdrop of country life contrasts with the figures' experiences, raising questions about belonging and identity. The exhibition includes 26 thought-provoking questions that reflect on migration and the feeling of not truly belonging, challenging the notion that this experience is exclusive to migrants.
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