Kodwo Eshun Livres

An illustrated exploration of a groundbreaking work and its connections to New York's art and music scenes of the 1980s.

What were the conditions of possibility for art and music-making before the era of neoliberal capitalism? What role did punk play in turning artists to experiment with popular music in the late 1970s and early 1980s? And why does the art and music of these times seem so newly pertinent to our political present, despite the seeming remoteness of its historical moment? Focusing upon the production of post-punk art, film, music, and publishing, this book offers new perspectives on an overlooked period ofcultural activity, and probes the lessons that might be learnt from history for artists and musicians working under 21st century conditions of austerity.

Focusing on the Black Ark Studios in Jamaica, this book captures the artistic and musical legacy of Lee "Scratch" Perry, a pioneer of the Dub genre. Through an extensive photographic and written inventory, it showcases Perry's unique blend of music and visual art, including murals and assemblages created from various materials. The book intertwines contemporary images with archival footage, reflecting on themes of memory and identity. As the studio has been sold, this work serves as a vital preservation of Perry's creative universe, linking his artistic processes and personal history.

An account of the mobilization of thousands of volunteers who rescued, supported, and welcomed refugees during the recent European refugee crisis.   In The New Internationalists , Sue Clayton tells the story of the largest civic mobilization since the Second World War, when volunteers—many young and untrained—took on unimaginable responsibilities and saved thousands of lives. During the European refugee crisis of 2015–2020, they witnessed first hand the catastrophic failure of established NGOs, and the indifference—and frequently, the open hostility—of the EU and national governments. Many faced state hostility themselves. Their accounts show how activist volunteers have shaped today's European humanitarian agenda, and provide a powerful critique of failures of current policy. With The New Internationalists , Clayton offers a contemporary history and critical contextualization of this powerful new force. Mapping key flashpoint locations and curating unique first hand testimonies, she explores how during the crisis, when almost two million people reached Europe by deadly sea-crossings, more than 100,000 citizens came together in new grassroots social formations to rescue, support, and welcome them. She provides a unique and multifaceted account, based on evidence and testimonies, and situates it within current debates on humanitarianism and contemporary social and solidarity movements.

Das Archiv des Bilderdienstes von Josip Broz Tito, dem Präsidenten der Sozialistischen Föderativen Republik Jugoslawien, besteht aus ungefähr 300.000 Fotos, die sein öffentliches und privates Leben von 1948 bis zu seinem Tod 1980 dokumentieren. Das Archiv ist heute im Museum für jugoslawische Geschichte in Belgrad untergebracht. Die Kuratoren des Museums riefen 2012 das Projekt Travelling Communiqué ins Leben, dessen Titel sich auf die erste Konferenz der Bewegung blockfreier Staaten in Belgrad im September 1961 bezieht. Es verkörpert ein gewachsenes kollektives Projekt, das sich in diesem Sommer mit einer Ausstellung, einer Sommerschule sowie einem Filmprogramm an die Öffentlichkeit wandte. Das Arbeitsjournal ist dem Gründergeist der Bewegung blockfreier Staaten und dem Fotoarchiv Titos gewidmet.