Exhibition "Blind spot" in Zürich
Exhibition in the city hall Zürich
Zürich and Colonialism What does Zurich have to do with colonialism? How were the people of Zurich involved in it? To answer this question, I made a collage about the effects of colonialism. We also offer solutions in our Workshops on Afrofuturism - Past, Present and Future in the accompanying program.
Collage legend: The most disrespected woman
The most disrespected woman ... is the Black woman - the quote by Malcolm X is the title of this artwork. The artwork was inspired by the Afro-Swiss women who worked tirelessly to include people of African descent in this exhibition. Black women gave testimonies about their experiences in Switzerland and words used to describe them, and their experiences were incorporated into the artwork collage. Using extended reality, visitors to the exhibition can view video clips of the Black women's statements about these experiences. I will update these statements periodically due to the high number of experiences I have received. The ladder symbolizes the fact that Black women are often placed beside the steps they need to climb their goals and at the bottom of the racial hierarchy.
- Scan the QR code
- Click on the various buttons below the collage to see the different statements made by Black women.
City mayor Corine Mauch, my artwork und i
Yvonne Apiyo Brändle-Amolo
Collage - mixed media technique, environmentally friendly paint, recyclable fabrics and materials.
200 x 77x 42 cm
Bottom right signature: Apiyo Amolo, 2022
Created 2022
On loan to the city of Zürich