A sanctuary for voices silenced by displacement and the power of translation.
In short: British artist and writer Edmund de Waal discusses his installation, library of exile. This space houses over 2,000 books written by exiled authors, serving as a quiet environment for visitors to sit, read, and reflect on the enduring significance of displaced voices.
The library of exile was conceived by Edmund de Waal as a dedicated space for contemplation and reading. The collection features more than 2,000 volumes, all of which are works in translation authored by individuals who experienced exile.
In this video, de Waal explores the personal motivations that led him to curate this specific collection and discusses the eventual future trajectory of the installation. By gathering these texts, the project highlights the resilience of literature created under the shadow of forced migration.
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