Brent Biennial 2022 Explores Immigration, Displacement Through Queer and Immigrant Traditions

The 2022 Brent Biennial, titled 'In the House of my Love,' was held in London from July 8 to September 11. This event, curated to delve into the biennial's role in Brent, showcased twelve projects focused on themes of immigration, displacement, and queer creativity. The title draws inspiration from a poem by Ezra Green, highlighting the theme of hospitality. Noteworthy contributions included Zinzi Minott's 'Fi Dem' series at Newman Catholic College, a video by Arwa Aburawa & Turab Shah exploring intergenerational immigrant narratives, Shenece Otretha's installation addressing displacement, and Ed Webb-Ingall's archive of Mosaic's founding meeting. Additionally, Rebecca Bellantoni presented a personal dance through video, while curatorial perspectives engaged with complex immigrant, feminist, and queer traditions. Jemma Desai's insights linked the exhibition to wider cultural discussions.