Shezad Dawood: Leviathan at Bluecoat

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Shezad Dawood: Leviathan at Bluecoat
Leviathan Legacy, Part 1 (VR still) Courtesy of the artist and Timothy Taylor, London

Shezad Dawood: Leviathan at Bluecoat, City Centre 6 July — 13 October 2019 Entrance is free

Shezad Dawood’s epic film series Leviathan comes to Bluecoat this summer as part of a season examining society and migration. Presented alongside paintings, resin sculpture, and woven textiles, Leviathan follows migratory patterns between Europe and Africa. The works combine marine biology, climate change, political systems and mental health to show how human activity and marine ecologies are intertwined.

Shezad Dawood: Leviathan at Bluecoat, City Centre 6 July — 13 October 2019 Entrance is free

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