Carrie Mae Weems' 'The Long Goodbye' Premieres at V&A East Museum

Carrie Mae Weems has produced a film titled 'The Long Goodbye' for the Film Room at V&A East Museum in London. This work weaves together archival footage, music, dance, portraiture, and performance to examine the impact of bodies of water on human migration, with a focus on the transatlantic slave trade and its consequences. Influenced by artists such as Roy DeCarava and Dorothea Lange, Weems addresses themes of power, memory, and representation. Collaborating with the V&A East Youth Collective, she incorporates varied perspectives on migration. Reflecting on today's political landscape, which she describes as a 'brutal period' for migrants, Weems aims for her film to inspire a reevaluation of post-war immigrants’ contributions to the UK. This commission has opened new possibilities for her upcoming projects.