Shauna’h Fuegen

An exploration of resilience against colonial forces in trans-Mediterranean collections By: Sebastián León Fallas The Mediterranean has become the most dangerous sea route utilized by migrants and refugees globally. In recent years, there have been numerous grave incidents involving boat capsizes and sinkings, resulting in the tragic loss of hundreds of lives (“The Mediterranean Migration…

By: Lila Schaefer The Venice Biennale is one of the most culturally significant art exhibitions in the world, and Venice’s status as a port city emphasizes the transnational Mediterranean relationships around it. The city’s position between Europe and Western Asia prompts notable artistic work relating to topics of migration and belonging. While Venice sits at…

By: Isabelle Job Aerial Photography has been used in the Mediterranean region since the twentieth century as a tool for capturing the landscape. This capturing of the landscape has resulted in the creation of maps and borders. Even before modern map-making came into fruition with the innovation of aerial photography, the Mediterranean region has appeared…

By: Sebastián León Fallas The female body has been historically subjected to patriarchal expectations embedded in representations of women. For instance, the significance of women’s labor has never been recognized enough, as it has consistently been undervalued, whether it occurs in the home or outside. This undervaluation applies to various forms of labor, including domestic…

By: Isabelle Job This essay will explore textiles in Tunisia with a focus on the role of women in their production and ingrained feminine associations with craft as an art form. Looking at Judith Butler’s ideas and using art historical gender theory, this essay will seek to explore the notions of what defines craft as…

By: Lila Schaefer In the Mediterranean region, where borders are so contested, the ability to hold space for oneself and for others offers great power. Spaces—from geographic landscapes to more domestic spaces like homes or restaurants—have the ability to impact the trajectories of social and political change because of their ability to create a sense…