Join us for a compelling talk by Angelique Golding (PhD student on the Wasafiri archives) on Wednesday 9 October.
Wasafiri Issue 119 Cover
Wasafiri magazine, in collaboration with Angelique Golding – a PhD student on the Wasafiri archives, based at Queen Mary University of London – has curated an exhibition chronicling its forty-year publishing history. The exhibition crafts paper chains from Wasafiri’s archives, showcasing the magazine’s evolution over four decades, and its deep connections with Queen Mary University of London, academia, and libraries.
In this talk, Angelique will highlight the importance of materiality and storytelling drawn from the archives, offering a historical backdrop to the magazine’s connection with Queen Mary. The talk will detail how the exhibition sheds light on precarious and pivotal moments in the magazine's life and times together with Wasafiri’s visionary approach to commissioning, editing, and publishing critical work despite potential backlash. Delving into the magazine’s unwavering mission and commitment to publish not just creative, but also critical and academic writing, from around the globe, and tracing its history, trajectory, editorial strategy, and vision over forty years.
Date: 9 October, 2024Time: 1pm-2pmLocation: Seminar Room - Ground Floor Mile End Library
No need to book, just come along.