As his debut monograph is released, Kavi Pujara talks about his complicated relationship with Leicester’s Golden Mile, being mentored by Martin Parr, and the myth of the British Empire
would pour over photography magazines, mesmerised by the images he’d see. Speaking on Zoom, he holds up a still-pristine old copy, and gushes over the
“It’s complicated,” he said in August, reflecting on his relationship with Leicester’s Golden Mile. A largely multicultural area that hosts the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India, Pujara’s extended family lived close by during his childhood. “It was a different place to what it is now. I remember aunts being careful about hanging laundry, saris and things signalling they were Asian, because people would throw coal dust. So it’s mixed feelings.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Brown Gal Can't Swim: Podcast aims to get South Asian women swimmingPresenter Summaya Mughal says cultural barriers stopped her learning to swim during childhood.
Læs mere »
Raju Modhwadia: Reward of £20k offered in renewed murder appealRaju Modhwadia was found stabbed in Leicester and later died in hospital.
Læs mere »
Glasgow East End residents call for landlords help as they transform streetsThe community group who have cleaned up their neighbourhood are appealing for more support from landlords.
Læs mere »
King Charles meets police chief over Leicester disorderThe King was 'very interested in hearing the community voice', the temporary chief constable says.
Læs mere »
We finally have our first look at Martin Compston’s intriguing new BBC drama MayfliesSet and filmed in Scotland, Mayflies is being described as an “intimate and devastating portrait of male friendship”.
Læs mere »
Rodgers confirms injury to Leicester midfielder who will miss 'a few weeks' of actionLeicester boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is expected to be out for several weeks with a hamstring injury. LCFC
Læs mere »