Popular Visual Culture and Migration in the Mediterranean Region
Wednesday, April 15 – 2-4pm

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Please join us on Wednesday, April 15th from 2-4pm for a workshop exploring the visual culture of migration in the Mediterranean region.

We will be viewing and discussing cartoons, graphic novels, and street art from Algeria, Morocco, France, Italy, Lebanon, and Israel / Palestine that depict migration, immigration, and the interaction of diverse cultures. We will also be considering how iconic images circulate between the page and other public contexts. Participants in this workshop will hone close visual reading skills alongside cultural knowledge, both related to the themes of migration, immigration, borders, and exile in a Mediterranean context.


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This is a great chance to explore the rich holdings of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum and OSU Libraries pertaining to migration in the Mediterranean region. Knowledge of French and Arabic will be helpful, but not necessary.

This workshop is open to all but since space and time are limited we suggest registering. Please email Poppy Thornton at thornton.98@osu.edu to register and receive pre-workshop suggested readings.

FREE and open to the public.

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