CRG Seminar: African Diaspora in Eastern Europe
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This lecture by Dr Karina Simonson (Vilnius University) will discuss the history and current dynamics of the African diaspora in Eastern Europe. While it is commonly believed that this region has had minimal connections with the African continent, this presentation will demonstrate that this perception is far from the historical truth. Using Lithuania as a focal point, it will examine the socialist-era "friendship of peoples" initiatives, the movement of individuals between these regions, and the portrayal of Africa and Africans in Lithuanian visual arts. Additionally, the presentation will address race and racialisation issues prevalent in the region.
This event is organised by the CRG 'Africa in the World: Rethinkings Africa's global connections'.
This event takes place in person in Leiden. If you would like to participate online, please send an email to Prof. Mayke Kaag.
Photo: old town Vilnius, Lithuania. Credits: FromTheNorth (via Flickr).
Dr Karina Simonson is a professional art historian working at the intersection of Jewish and African studies. After completing her MFA studies at the University of Cape Town, in 2018 she defended a multidisciplinary doctoral dissertation titled "Baltic Jewish Photographers in the Republic of South Africa (1930-1976): Leon Levson and Eli Weinberg" at the Lithuanian Culture Research Institute. Since 2019 she is lecturing at the Institute of Asian and Transcultural Studies at Vilnius University.Dr Karina Simonson is a professional art historian working at the intersection of Jewish and African studies. After completing her MFA studies at the University of Cape Town, in 2018 she defended a multidisciplinary doctoral dissertation titled "Baltic Jewish Photographers in the Republic of South Africa (1930-1976): Leon Levson and Eli Weinberg" at the Lithuanian Culture Research Institute. Since 2019 she is lecturing at the Institute of Asian and Transcultural Studies at Vilnius University.
Date, time and location
24 May 2024
11.00 - 12.30
Pieter de la Courtgebouw / Faculty of Social Sciences, Wassenaarseweg 52, 2333 AK Leiden
Room 5.A07
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Posted on 22 May 2024, last modified on 22 May 2024