Banu Cennetoğlu's Migrant Memorial The List Vandalized Again at Liverpool Biennial

Banu Cennetoğlu's installation The List has been destroyed for a second time at the Liverpool Biennial, following recent vandalism. The work documents 34,361 migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers who died attempting to reach Europe since 1993, with data current as of May 2018. Cennetoğlu will not replace the torn piece, framing its destruction as evidence of systemic violence against vulnerable populations. Previously restored just last week, this marks the first instance of vandalism for the project across its various city installations. United for Intercultural Action, a European network comprising 550 antiracist organizations, annually compiles and updates the database that forms the basis of the artwork. Liverpool City Council expressed sadness over what it called a mindless act of vandalism, pledging collaboration with the biennial to foster greater tolerance and compassion in society.