In Defence of Translation

A series of guest presentations and a panel discussion exploring the concept of abolition.

Archived Event

Dates	Thu 09 Sep
Times	Available from 18.45
Space	Online

Join programme curators Lola Olufemi and Imani Robinson for an online screening of filmed contributions from abolitionists Zoe Samudzi, Jun Pang, and SA Smythe as they speak to the concept’s utility within their respective contexts. The series of presentations will be followed by a panel discussion.

Part of Abolition: In Defence of Translation, a series of presentations, organising workshops, conversations and performances reflecting on the many dimensions of abolition, curated and programmed by Lola Olufemi and Imani Robinson.

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