Prof Dina Zoe Belluigi
@DZBelluigi
An academic in critical university studies, exploring authorship, representation & transformation against oppression (Posts own; email rather than DM)
It can't only be because of the love&labour of making art objects, that I feel so tearful & so fulfilled with this book in my hand? Sharing a joy in this strange academic life. It has been patiently waiting to be read, while I was away this past month for research.
The metaphor I used to describe how a problem, unexpectedly encountered during #fieldwork, became a beautiful thing in my student's work. Today, much describing & laughing between us, 'til she identified the translation in #Mandarin for me, with indicators of the characters.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on @FranceskAlbs following her launch of a forensic report detailing corporate complicity in the genocide in Gaza. They want to silence a principled, courageous advocate for international law. We should stand in solidarity with her
Despite claims of outrage on social media by various politicians, this was not dismantled yesterday. It was set alight surrounded by supposedly wholesome families & marching bands who thereby legitimised its message. ADDRESS NI HATE CRIME LEGISLATION.
Yet another visual display of hatred in #NorthernIreland. Racist & xenophobic bigotry for all to see, also in online following on posts like this. Good to see a public figure stating it is wrong & asking for the removal 👏 but surely legal regulations & consequences apply?
Following today’s shocking images of an effigy placed atop a bonfire in Moygashel, Geraldine McGahey, Chief Commissioner of the Equality Commission says: "We are seeing deeply troubling racist displays and rhetoric that target already vulnerable people. These send a message of…
Dear @ChiefConPSNI I trust you will take appropriate action.
Every year Moygashel bonfire combines artistic protest with their cultural celebration. Their yearly art has itself become a tradition. This year the focus is on the scandal of mass illegal immigration.
Little attention is given to how Indians are viewed and treated not only on the African continent, but by peoples of African descent across the world. africasacountry.com/2017/05/the-in…
Journal editing is a joy.. except rare non-chalant authors, dismissive of peeers' constructive feedback & editors' investment in finding appropr reviewers, dealing w inevitable, understandable refusals to review, securing & reminding those committed. Moaning into the X void.
"With diminished hope for immediate relief, this form of collective patience renders waiting possible,if not tolerable, in the context of prolonged uncertainty" -Mnwana & Sishuta ‘Water cuts’ & poor Makhanda, South Africa doi.org/10.1080/216813…
Not unexpected: Article views metric similar to articles reviewed Predominantly prior (British) settler colonial countries - which may be cos reviewed articles & @HERDJournal Englishes). Note however, visual studies in China & elsewhere geographically. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
"Northern Ireland has a long history of immigration and diversity. And of racism." Recent anti-immigration is placed in historical context by Dr Jack Crangle @HAPPatQUB See qub.ac.uk/Research/Our-i… for a short blogpost with links to Crangle's excellent research
It's the last day of our 2025 photo festival! 📸 Thanks to The British Journal of Photography for the write up! 1854.photography/2025/06/belfas…
Read & Share: Report on the conference "Let's not talk about racism": Why it is hard to talk about and how this affects society in #NorthernIreland Free to down from doi.org/10.5281/zenodo… @QUBMitchell @QUBSSESW @ARK_info
Last week, a range of individuals gathered together to focus on the challenge of #racism for #NorthernIreland, reflecting on its effect on society & why we should counter the dominant silence & evasion of ‘Let’s not talk about racism’ 🙏 @T_Agarin 4 leading & the contributors!
Issue 8:1 of Critical Times is out now! Featuring @UssamaMakdisi, Ajay Skaria, @HennyZiai, Zamansele Nsele, @ArtistSenzeni, Adil Hasan Khan, and Leire Urricelqui. All articles available here: read.dukeupress.edu/critical-times…