Alberta Whittle film to hit the screen at Ayr Town Hall

dailyrecord.co.uk:

An internationally acclaimed film is to be screened at Ayr Town Hall.Barbadian-Scottish artist Alberta Whittle's new production, Lagareh – The LastBorn, will be aired on Wednesday, March 1 between 6-8pm.It follows its highly praised presentation as part of Whittle’s world premiere exhibition of new work at the 2022 Venice Biennale - one of the world’s most prestigious visual arts festivals.The film celebrates contemporary black women in Europe, West Africa and the Caribbean.

The Ayr screening will be followed by a conversation between Chidera David Chukwujekwu and Raman Mundair. Discussion topics will include anti-racism and pro-black advocacy, and Scotland’s historic connections to the Transatlantic slave trade.

There will be a short interval between the film screening and the discussion. Amanda Catto, Chair of the Scotland + Venice partnership, said: “Lagareh is a deeply affective work that draws attention to the racial injustices, violence and death experienced by Black people in the past and the present day. "It speaks powerfully of love, family and hope despite the anger, outrage and hurt that it holds.“Audiences in Venice have been deeply moved and impacted by the work and this screening tour is an open invitation to people from across the country to experience this significant work first hand.“We’re honoured to be working with the artist and our partners LUX Scotland to ensure as many people as possible see the film ahead of Alberta’s major solo show opening at The National Galleries of Scotland next Spring.” The film is part of Whittle’s wider body of work - deep dive (pause) uncoiling memory – that was exhibited at the Venice Biennale from 23 April – 27 November 2022.