‘Down-to-earth’ Arts on Hatred and Inequality

Doris Salcedo’s art

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Tate’s latest installation reminds me again why I love London and it’s a city that cares about its cultural offering:

Here we are looking into how social segregation can be represented visually and artistically:

Doris Salcedo’s art

In particular, Salcedo is addressing a long legacy of racism and colonialism that underlies the modern world. A ‘shibboleth’ is a custom, phrase or use of language that acts as a test of belonging to a particular social group or class. By definition, it is used to exclude those deemed unsuitable to join this group.

Until 8 April 2008
I still haven’t been there yet but my colleague was persuaded and taken some cute photos for us to enjoy.