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Publications

The UAL Decolonising Arts Institute publishes a range of publications.

We work with artists, researchers and other institutions to share insights, perspectives and positions.

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Ana Escobar, Girl with headphones at a private view, London College of Communication, UAL

Publications

Decolonial Subversions

In 2023 Victoria Odeniyi and Gillian Lazar produced a Special Issue of the journal Decolonial Subversions on decolonising the university and the role of linguistic diversity.

The Special Issue expands critical conversations on the potential of linguistic inclusion in higher education.

Organic shape in textiles
Organic shape textile design by Anograini Stiady

Reimagining Conversations with Multilingual Students

A 2022 study by Dr Victoria Odeniyi observing and reflecting critically on everyday classroom and teaching practices, from the perspective of international students

Image of a girl walking with a scroll in her hand
Group Project, Ka Wing Kavieng Cheng, Cheuk Laam Wong, Ruo Wei, Mak Ming Huen. © Ka Wing Kavieng Cheng

Doing the Work

Doing the Work: Embedding anti-racism and decolonisation into museum practice. A dedicated seminar programme in partnership with the Contemporary Art Society during 2021.

Painting of 2 boys
Painting by Elsa Åkesson, BA Fine Art Painting, Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL | Photograph: Elsa Åkesso

Decolonising Archives – E-publications

COVID x Black Lives Matter Index

This project is a collaboration with Cultural and Historical Studies at London College of Fashion and UAL Post-Grad Community.

Staff and students contributed to an ongoing index of research and teaching resources that amplify the voices and views of those disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter.

3 young girls marching with placards
"Black Lives Matter march Denver 6.8.2020" by Log Home Finishing licensed under CC0 1.0

More to explore

  • Gallery with placards made out of magazines
    Sonia Boyce, Devotional Wallpaper and Placards, 2008-2020. Acquired by the Contemporary Art Society for the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA) through the Rapid Response Fund, 2020.

    Projects

    Learn about Decolonising Arts Institute activities.

  • Pamphlets and booklets on a table.
    Image: Daniel Day, AHRC Black Artists and Modernism project, David Medalla Study Day. Image: Daniel Day

    About us

    Find out more about our vision and ambitions for decolonising arts.

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    Alena Jarrett, 2023 BA Contemporary Media Cultures. London College of Communication, UAL | Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

    Digital Library

    An archive of our digital recordings.