“All Our Tales” a significant new exhibition on the Migration Museum in Lewisham spotlights how migration has formed who we’re in Britain and the NHS – as people, as communities and as a nation.
“All Our Tales” a significant new exhibition on the Migration Museum in Lewisham spotlights how migration has formed who we’re in Britain and the NHS – as people, as communities and as a nation
Over the a long time, the Nationwide Well being Service has confronted large pressures, not often extra so than right this moment. From the very starting, folks got here to Britain from everywhere in the world to make this grand imaginative and prescient for a greater society a actuality. The important position of many has been missed. This summer time migration has typically hit the headlines and sparked heated political and on-line debate.
The Migration Museum, in Lewisham, London, shines a energetic mild on the tales and experiences of principally unheard of people that have come to Britain to work within the NHS and different areas, by way of pictures, movie, oral histories and an immersive expertise that brings collectively singing and storytelling.
Opening on thirteenth September, All Our Tales, a brand new exhibition reveals how migration has formed what we’re within the UK, as people, as communities and as a nation. Aditi Anand, Creative Director on the Migration Museum and lead curator of the exhibition says, ‘Within the mild of latest racist violence focusing on migrant communities and ethnic minorities throughout the UK and with the museum transferring in direction of a everlasting central London website, this exhibition couldn’t be extra well timed or vital. All Our Tales makes use of historical past as a method to illuminate our present second and spark conversations in regards to the form of society we might be. The exhibition captures the person lives and experiences – the on a regular basis and the extraordinary – of individuals dwelling by way of moments in historical past. On the identical time, we additionally needed to zoom out and have a look at the lengthy historical past of migration to and from these shores throughout the centuries, placing into perspective what can look like uniquely up to date considerations.’
Guests to the Migration Museum might be taken on an immersive journey exploring the the reason why folks migrate and the experiences of arriving and settling and questions of identification and belonging. All through the present, historic moments are explored alongside up to date responses, creating an area for particular person and collective reflection, exploration and dialog.
Highlights on show embody a Chinese language takeaway set up, visitor curated by creator Angela Hui, impressed by her experiences rising up behind the counter of her dad and mom’ takeaway in Wales.
Don’t miss seeing the newly commissioned movie illuminating key migration moments all through historical past by award-winning filmmaker and animator Osbert Parker and a room-sized imaginary departure lounge by artist Jiro Osuga interspersing fantastical and historic characters among the many travellers ready to board their flights.
Additionally on show, is a merchandising machine with a distinction, showcasing “quintessentially British” manufacturers with migration tales.
Sophie Henderson, CEO of the Migration Museum observes, ‘On an virtually every day foundation, we see how conversations about migration, race and belonging can turn out to be heated and polarising. But it surely doesn’t need to be like this. The Migration Museum’s aim has at all times been to focus on our shared historical past of migration in Britain, which stretches again centuries. The motion of individuals throughout the ages has profoundly formed our landscapes and cities, our diets and fashions, our language and tradition, and our concepts and beliefs. Migration goes to the guts of who we’re right this moment. And all of us have a private connection to this story. That’s why we’re working to create an inspiring, everlasting cultural establishment that places our shared migration story centre stage. By this exhibition, we invite folks to affix us on this journey.’
Guests to All Our Tales might be invited to discover the Migration Museum’s archive of migration tales and share their very own.
All Our Tales from twelfth September ’24 at The Migration Museum, Lewisham Purchasing Centre (Central Sq.), London SE13 is open to the general public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 11am till 5.30pm.
Admission to the museum and exhibition is free – no reserving mandatory
A programme of occasions, together with talks, lectures, workshops and day-long festivals exploring themes starting from meals to household historical past will run alongside the exhibition
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Rebecca Wallersteiner is a well being and humanities journalist, who writes for The Every day Mail, Mail on Sunday, NetDoctor, Telegraph, The Instances, Traveller andThe Oldie magazines. She additionally works for the NHS and is the Hippocratic Submit’s roving reporter.
