Our world is
witnessing a time of record migration and displacement. According to the
United Nations High Commission for Refugees, there are now more than 60
million forcibly displaced people worldwide as the result of
persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations. Cities
around the world are on the front lines of this global crisis. As the
number of urban displaced persons increases, so does our moral
imperative to welcome and embrace them. Their success is our success.
Sanctuary: Design for Belonging presents a
provocative graphic poster survey of contemporary emerging and
internationally renowned artists creating at the intersection of art and
immigrant/ migrant/ refugee rights. The exhibit also features select
submissions and competition winners from Displaced: Design for Inclusive Cities,
an international design ideas competition which called upon designers
of all disciplines to apply the power of design thinking to the urgent
need to welcome, support and empower urban immigrants and refugees.
The exhibit explores how design processes, tactics, and solutions
empower immigrants and refugees to fully participate in the social,
civic, and economic fabric of our shared communities, along with a
historic exploration of the lived experiences of various persons on
their path of migration to the Pacific Northwest.
exhibit:
December 2018 - February 2019