Zaiba Jabbar's 'Look What I Found' Residency at V&A East Storehouse Explores 'Rewilding Communications'
Zaiba Jabbar, the director of HERVISIONS, recently completed a five-day micro-residency titled 'Look What I Found' at the V&A East Storehouse. Her project centered on the concept of 'rewilding communications', beginning with a study of the Technophone, a device created by Seymour Powell in 1986. Jabbar explored historical connections through tools like the West African Talking Drum, which was prohibited during the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Additionally, she examined a 1931 Girl Guides Test Card and discussed biomimicry in design, including the FADA Model 115 Radio. The initiative also featured vocal healing workshops and collaboration on digital preservation efforts.
Key facts
- Zaiba Jabbar is curator, researcher, and director of HERVISIONS.
- She completed a 5-day 'Look What I Found' residency at V&A East Storehouse.
- Her research focused on 'rewilding communications'.
- She found the Technophone, a mobile phone designed by Seymour Powell in 1986.
- She explored the West African Talking Drum, banned during the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
- She examined a 1931 Girl Guides Test Card.
- She discussed biomimicry with examples like the FADA Model 115 Radio and Capriani Cocktail Cabinet.
- She met with V&A staff about digital preservation, including the YouTube watch page acquisition.
- She collaborated with Manuela Barczewski on sound bath workshops.
- The V&A's Order-an-Object service allows access to over 340,000 objects.
Entities
Artists
- Zaiba Jabbar
- Seymour Powell
- Alessandro Mendini
- Manuela Barczewski
- Anthony Huberman
- Fiona Raby
- Anthony Dunne
- Michael Anastassiades
- Ben Legg
- Andrée Cooke
Institutions
- HERVISIONS
- V&A East Storehouse
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- British Council
- Window Gallery
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Prague
- Czech Republic