As I come to the end of my time as a Student Curator, I find myself reflecting on how much this project has evolved. What began as an idea centred on migration and identity gradually became an exploration of the many ways people create a sense of home, preserve their heritage, and navigate life between … Continue reading Reflections on the Student Curator Project: Between Worlds: Identity, Belonging, and the In-Between
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Reflections on the Student Curator Project: Curating Connections: LGBTQ+ People and Estrangement from Family
For me, the process of creating a collection of books and other materials for the library was a very personal and enriching process. I chose the topic of estrangement as it has been something that has affected me, my mental health and my studies this year. Before experiencing it myself, I didn’t know much about … Continue reading Reflections on the Student Curator Project: Curating Connections: LGBTQ+ People and Estrangement from Family
Between Worlds: Identity, Belonging, and the In-Between
Meet the Student Curator Hi! I’m Angelina, a History student at the University of York and one of this year’s Student Curators. Some of my academic interests centre around identity, cultural exchange, and the ways people understand themselves within wider historical and social contexts. Through modules exploring topics such as the Islamic world, empire, and … Continue reading Between Worlds: Identity, Belonging, and the In-Between
Curating Connections: LGBTQ+ people and Estrangement from Family
Meet the student curator Hi! I’m Ray, I’m a second year Curating and Art History student and I’m one of the student curators this year. I am part of the LGBTQ+ community, I use he/they pronouns, and I am estranged from most members of my family. I am excited to make a collection which highlights … Continue reading Curating Connections: LGBTQ+ people and Estrangement from Family